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On YouTubeHouston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 25
Views from the Game: Houston Rockets Lose to Pistons, Fall to 0-2
The Houston Rockets started their 2025-26 season on the road, taking on the defending NBA champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Rockets led for most of the way before the Thunder, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, mounted a comeback to force overtime.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 25
Defense Has Hindered the Rockets' First Two Games
Coming into the 2025-26 regular season, many people expected the Houston Rockets' defense to take a hit after losing key on-ball defenders due to trades and injury.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 25
Who Can Organize The Offense For The Rockets?
The impact of losing Fred VanVleet before the season has culminated in a few difficult losses for the Houston Rockets. Two tight games resulted in clutch defeats after some inconsistencies on both sides of the floor.
The 'Most 6-three-pointer NBA games' quiz
How many of the NBA players to make at least six three-pointers in a game on 35 or more occasions can you name in five minutes?
Houston Rockets News / Hoops Wire / October 25
Kevin Durant says Rockets frustrated after 0–2 start, but sees fire as positive
The Rockets are winless and frustrated, and according to Kevin Durant, that’s exactly how they should feel. “Coaching staff is pissed off, players are pissed off,” Durant said, via ESPN’s DJ Bien-Aime after Houston’s 115–111 home loss to the Pistons on Friday night.
Rockets Around the Web
The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history
Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 25
CBS Sports Tabs Rockets as Third-Best Team in Western Conference
All throughout the offseason we'd heard about just how good of a team the Houston Rockets were going to be in 2025-26. Houston was an up-and-coming team that came out of nowhere and leaped to second in the Western Conference in 2024-25, nabbing 52 wins in the process.
Tari Eason News / The Dream Shake / October 25
Rockets Fall To Pistons 115-111 To Go 0-2 On The Season 
If the OKC game was exciting, frustrating and encouraging in equal measure, this game was pure frustration. The Rockets have started the year playing two “Can’t Call ‘Em All” defenses, though Detroit is actually a more extreme version.
NBA News / Field Level Media / October 24
Kevin Durant scores 37, but Rockets drop see-saw battle with Pistons
Cade Cunningham sank two free throws with 5.1 seconds remaining, and the Detroit Pistons held on for a 115-111 road victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 24
Three Takeaways In Houston Rockets' Home Opener Loss Against Detroit Pistons
Coming off a grinding double-overtime loss against the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder from Tuesday's regular season opener, the Houston Rockets got two days of rest as they headed back to the Space City for their first home game.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 24
Jalen Duren ejected after scuffle with Rockets’ Amen Thompson
Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duran may be in good standing with the organization. However, that isn’t the case with Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson.
Reed Sheppard News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 24
NBA Insiders Reveal League Personnel's Opinions on Reed Sheppard
Coming into the season, the Houston Rockets were always set to rely on Reed Sheppard to take a leap from reserve to rotation contributor. After a disappointing rookie season marred by limited minutes and poor efficiency, the 21-year-old is ready to take on more responsibilities.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 24
The Rockets Are Looking For A Quick Bounce Back
The Houston Rockets battled the reigning champions to a double-overtime contest that resulted in a defeat in game one for the Rockets. Moving into their second game, they're looking for the same level of success for the offense and better results for the defense.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 24
Houston Rockets vs Detroit Pistons Preview: Key Matchups, Predictions and More
If opening night proved anything to the Houston Rockets, it was that even without Fred VanVleet, this team can compete with the best. To kick off the season, they took the reigning NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder to double overtime, losing by just one point.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 24
Turnovers Will Be a Work in Progress All Season for the Houston Rockets
The Houston Rockets open the 2025-26 season in Oklahoma City, taking on the defending champion on the night they received their championship ring. The game was Kevin Durant's debut with the Rockets, the team's most significant acquisition in over a decade.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 24
Rockets' Stars Deemed Some of the Most Reliable in the NBA
While the NBA has become a league driven by depth and youth, star power will always be needed. Teams need a leader, or at least a player who can take over late in the game and provide that offensive spark.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 24
John Wall Says Rockets Need Point Guard, But He Isn't Interested
John Wall knows a thing or two about point guard play. The man was one of the league's better point guards of the 2010s, en route to a borderline Hall of Fame career.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 24
NBA Notes: Rockets, Alperen Sengun, Nuggets, Aaron Gordon, Bucks
Alperen Sengun showed a glimpse of what could be a new dimension in his game. The Rockets big man — who made just 21 threes all of last season — knocked down 5-of-8 from deep in Tuesday’s OT loss to the Thunder.
NBA News / Field Level Media / October 23
Rockets refining playmaker-by-committee plans for Pistons
While the Houston Rockets' deployment of the tallest starting lineup since the NBA began tracking starters has generated ample ballyhoo, their decision to eschew utilizing a traditional point guard could yield greater ramifications.
Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / October 23
Jeff Teague Admits Amen Thompson Can be like Rajon Rondo
With one game done in the 2025-26 season, the Houston Rockets already have a prominent issue. Everyone knew that losing Fred VanVleet would be a big blow, but it was evident during the Rockets' 125-124 double overtime loss.
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / October 21
Alperen Sengun's shooting transforms Rockets offense in opener
The Houston Rockets got a sweet shooting addition to their front court to open up their offense in the new season. But it wasn't the one they expected in Tuesday's 125-124 2OT loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / October 21
DeMarcus Cousins shares bold prediction for Kevin Durant
Even at age 37, Durant remains one of the most fearsome scorers in the NBA.
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / October 22
Rockets debut 'tall ball,' but will it be enough to secure Kevin Durant another title?
The Houston Rockets tipped off the NBA season Tuesday with a towering five starting lineup that could make history, and it might also mark Kevin Durant’s final real chance to win a championship without the help of the Golden State Warriors.
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