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Carmelo Anthony News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 16

Carmelo Anthony Justifies Controversial Call at End of Rockets-Nuggets Game

On Monday, the Houston Rockets took the court for their 23rd contest of the season. The Rockets squared off against the Denver Nuggets, in a game that

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NBA News / The Dream Shake / December 16

Rockets Lose To Nuggets In Overtime 128-125

This was mostly a good game. The Rockets didn’t look great for much of it, but they fought hard. It was a competitive back and forth affair, where the lead shifted back and fourth and neither team could open up much daylight without the other coming back.

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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

Ime Udoka News / Larry Brown Sports / December 16

Ime Udoka went nuclear on referees after controversial ending of Rockets-Nuggets game

Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka will likely be expecting a hefty fine in his mailbox soon. Udoka did not hold back on his frustrations Monday after his Rockets lost to the Denver Nuggets in a 128-125 overtime affair at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 16

Three Takeaways As Houston Rockets Endure Tough OT Loss Against Denver Nuggets

Monday night served a major showdown between two Western Conference powerhouses, but it was the Houston Rockets who failed to get the job done with a tough 128-125 overtime loss against the Denver Nuggets.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / December 16

Denver Nuggets vs Houston Rockets Player Stats, Box Score and Game Recap (Dec 15) – 2025–26 NBA Season

Tonight’s showdown pitted two of the NBA’s most explosive offenses, the Houston Rockets and Denver Nuggets, against each other. Denver comes in on a four-game winning streak but has stumbled at home, dropping its last four, while Houston is 8-4 on the road after a thrilling 115-113 win over the Clippers.

NBA News / The Dream Shake / December 15

Rockets Roll Into Denver To Face Nuggets (Part 1)

Location: Toyota Center, Houston, Texas TV: Space City Home Network Radio:KBME Sports Talk 790 Online: Rockets App Gametime: 7:00 PM CST Rockets: A. Thompson, Josh Okogie, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen Sengun Nuglets: Jamal Murry, Cam Johnson, Spencer Jones, Peyton Watson, Nikola Jokic The Rockets are in Denver again.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 15

Rockets Unlikely to Pursue Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Houston Rockets spent years chasing stars and/or high-profile players. Granted, they were also developing one of their own into one at the same time.

Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 15

Rockets' Mock Trade Lands Point Guard Depth for Key Forward

There isn't much reason for the Houston Rockets to get active on the market this season. Trade season has officially started today, as many contracts across become tradeable on Dec.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 15

Rockets Slide Back Into Top Three in NBA.com's Power Rankings

The Houston Rockets have continued to play some of the best two-way basketball in the NBA amid a hot start. After losing their first two games of the season, Houston has gone 16-4 to end up with a 16-6 record prior to Monday night's matchup with the Denver Nuggets.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 15

Rockets Legend, Hall of Famer Explains Jump from High School to NBA

Tracy McGrady is one of the most effortless scorers that we've ever seen. He was smooth and fluid, while also boasting elite athleticism. At 6-foot-8, McGrady towered over opponents.

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Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 15

The Rockets Are Changing What a Successful Offense Looks Like in 2025

Over the last few years, the Houston Rockets have transformed their identity. Since James Harden arrived in Houston, the Rockets have been a team that shoots more 3-pointers than any other team in the NBA.

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / December 15

Why David Fizdale’s analysis of Rockets Amen Thompson is misleading

Over the weekend, former Memphis Grizzlies and New York Knicks head coach David Fizdale sought to give Houston Rockets two-way standout Amen Thompson his flowers.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Yardbarker / December 16

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Ime Udoka News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 15

Rockets' Ime Udoka Sees Total Alignment in Houston's Future Amid New Contracts

It didn't take long for the Houston Rockets to find out they had their guy in Ime Udoka. Making his way over from the Boston Celtics, the head coach improved the Rockets to a 41-41 record in his first season, nearly leading them to the postseason and out of a rebuild.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 15

What to Watch for in Rockets vs. Nuggets

The Houston Rockets are back on the road for their next six scheduled games, including their Christmas Day game against the Lakers. They'll kick off their road trip in Denver to face off against Nikola Jokić and the Nuggets, hoping to come out with a better outcome than the two teams' last contest.

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / December 15

Rockets Jabari Smith Jr. is having an identity crisis

For some NBA fans, the line between star and role player is rigid. It does not yield. If you’re a star, you’re invaluable. If you’re a role player, you’re dispensable.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / December 14

Rockets-Nuggets Battle For The 2 Seed, Part II

On Monday night, the Houston Rockets will face the Denver Nuggets to determine the Western Conference two-seed for the second time this season. Both teams are having terrific starts to the year, even amid various setbacks.

Kevon Harris News / Hoops Rumors / December 13

Former Rockets Two-Way Player Kevon Harris Headed To China

China’s Xinjiang Flying Tigers and guard Kevon Harris, who was on a two-way deal with the Rockets earlier this month, have agreed to a contract, Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype tweets.

Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / December 13

The Rockets’ Offensive Rebounding Is Ridiculous

The 2025-26 Houston Rockets certainly aren’t afraid to cause havoc. The team is grinding and hustling its way to a top-four offensive rating. Over a quarter of the way through the NBA season, the Rockets are on pace for possibly the highest offensive rebounding percentages of all time.

Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / December 11

Alperen Sengun, Amen Thompson steer Rockets past Clippers

Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson teamed to spearhead a fourth-quarter rally that carried the Houston Rockets to a 115-113 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / December 12

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Amen Thompson News / Total Apex Sports / December 11

Houston Rockets Amen Thompson Reveals Former NBA Champion He Studies To Learn PG Role

The Houston Rockets are navigating a season of adjustments, and perhaps no player exemplifies this adaptability more than Amen Thompson. Thrust into the