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Rockets’ Kevin Durant zings rookie after crazy brick hit him in the face

On New Year’s Day, the Houston Rockets started 2026 off on the right foot, thoroughly dismantling the Brooklyn Nets, 120-96, on the road. The Nets were without their best player in Michael Porter Jr., as well as key starting lineup cogs in Egor Demin and Terance Mann, which then thrust rookies Danny Wolf and Drake Powell into the starting lineup.

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Rockets’ Alperen Sengun scores first 2026 NBA bucket after sweet move

Alperen Sengun provided the NBA’s first points of 2026 during the Houston Rockets’ matchup against the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday night. Sengun is going through his fifth season in the league with the Rockets.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 1

Three Takeaways as Rockets Torch Nets for First Win of 2026

The Houston Rockets welcomed the brand-new year with a bang, demolishing the Brooklyn Nets with a 120-96 victory on Thursday evening. On the first day of the year, the Rockets have clicked on all cylinders to overwhelm the rebuilding Nets from start to finish.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 1

Rockets earn fourth straight victory with wire-to-wire win over Nets

Kevin Durant totaled 22 points and 11 assists against one of his former teams as the Houston Rockets pulled away in the third quarter for a 120-96 wire-to-wire victory over the short-handed Brooklyn Nets on Thursday night in New York.

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The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'NBA Christmas Day triple-doubles' quiz

The '60-point NBA games' quiz

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / January 1

Houston Rockets Dominate Brooklyn Nets In First Game Of 2026

The Rockets steamrolled the Brooklyn Nets 120-96 at the Barclays Center for their fourth consecutive win. It wasn’t just a victory; it was a statement.

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The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history

Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 1

The Rockets Are Right Back In The Race For A Top Seed

Whatever ground the Houston Rockets lost during a difficult stretch of the season so far, they've started to gain back after a stretch of quality play and the return of some injured players.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 1

Three Things to Watch for as Rockets Take on Nets

Tonight, the Houston Rockets take on the Brooklyn Nets, hoping to grab a fourth-straight win. After suffering a few losses to lowly West teams, Houston has now rebounded, and taken care of business against several tough opponents.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / January 1

NBA Notes: Rockets, Kevin Durant, Thunder, Jalen Williams, Knicks

After dropping five of seven, Houston has steadied itself again, writes ESPN’s Michael C. Wright. The Rockets have rattled off three straight wins, pushing their record to 20-10.

Steven Adams News / The Dream Shake / January 1

Steven Adams injury has Rockets feeling light at center

On Monday night, Houston Rockets center Steven Adams sprained his right ankle shortly before halftime. initially Adams went to the locker room, but it was later ruled that he would not return for the rest of the game.

NBA News / The Dream Shake / January 1

Three New Year’s Resolutions for Rockets fans

As we close the book on 2025 in the Bayou City, there is much to celebrate. The Houston Texans have clinched a playoff spot and still have the possibility of winning the AFC South Division title for the third straight season, all after starting the season at 0-3.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 1

USA Today Ranks Rockets as NBA's Sixth-Best Team

The 2025-26 NBA season has seen a considerable amount of injuries. It's been a battle of attrition, already. The Houston Rockets have had guys in and out of the lineup, forcing Rockets coach Ime Udoka to employ seven different starting lineups.

Kevin Durant News / EssentiallySports / January 1

Respect Pours In as Kevin Durant Announces $10M for Second-Largest Maryland County

Just two weeks ago, Kevin Durant heartwarmingly said, “I’m trying to do so much in my community where I grew up.” While the NBA legend stacks more and more achievements on the court, be it 31,000 points or his career earnings surpassing $501 million, his motivation to help others never fades.

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / December 31

Five Out – Year End Edition

The NBA season is about 40% complete, but 2025 is over, or nearly over, everywhere around the world. I hope you’re doing something more fun than writing a year end article, but worse things than year end articles happen at sea.