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Several Rockets Are Exceeding Expectations To Start The Year

The Houston Rockets came into this season with some strong hunches for their team. They believed Alperen Sengun would take a superstar leap, and that the pairing with Kevin Durant would lead to significant levels of success on the offensive end.

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The Rockets Not Far From Chance At Signature Primetime Victory

Of the Houston Rockets' seven wins this season, many have come against struggling teams or teams that would have playoff-caliber rosters if they weren't injured.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 14

Rockets Have Revitalized Multiple Careers This Season

The Houston Rockets' unexpected leap toward the top of the Western Conference standings last season meant it was time to pounce on an opportunity. After going 52-30, there was reason to believe that with some tweaks to the roster, they could be a championship contender.

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The '2024-25 NBA scoring leaders by team' quiz

How many of the players to lead their teams in points-per-game in 2024-25 NBA season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'Most triple-doubles in a season by NBA team' quiz

The 'Three-point leaders by NBA franchise' quiz

Kevin Durant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 14

What Kevin Durant is grateful for—and how it’s fueling the Rockets’ historic start

The Houston Rockets are 7-3 for the first time since the 2019-2020 season. They’re winning by an average margin of 11 points – their largest margin since the 1994 championship team.

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The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 14

Rockets Slide A Bit, Still Crack Top Tier of Latest NBA Power Rankings

The Houston Rockets have had a surge after opening the season 0-2. Since back-to-back losses to the Oklahoma City Thunder and Detroit Pistons, they've gone 7-1 and claimed the top offensive rating in the NBA at 123.1.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 14

Rockets Given Interesting Forward-Guard Swap in Latest Mock Trade

Even though the Houston Rockets are missing their best floor general in Fred VanVleet, who tore his ACL before the start of the season, they're doing just fine.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 14

Early Trends for the Rockets 10 Games Into the NBA Season

10 games into the 2025-26 NBA season, the Houston Rockets have had plenty of bright spots at 7-3. They started a disappointing 0-2, but have since won seven of their last eight games, currently placing fourth in a crowded Western Conference.

Reed Sheppard News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 14

Rockets' Reed Sheppard Shouts Out 'H-Town' on Social Media Post

After finishing 41-41 in Ime Udoka's first season with the Houston Rockets, the team found themselves in an interesting situation. The Rockets had been landing lottery picks year after year, for three years, as a result of simply not being a good team.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 14

What to Watch for in Rockets vs Trail Blazers NBA Cup Matchup

After bouncing back from their first group play loss against San Antonio, the Houston Rockets are heading into their second NBA Cup matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers, following back-to-back wins.

Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / November 14

Rockets Face Must-Win NBA Cup Bout

The Houston Rockets are off to a fantastic start in 2025-26. However, as good as that start has been, they are already in “must-win” territory in one particular aspect.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 14

Rockets' Amen Thompson Jokes to Reed Sheppard About Hesitancy

Much was made about Reed Sheppard taking on a bigger role for the Houston Rockets this past offseason. Understandably so, as Houston was relatively thin

Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / November 13

Have The Rockets Found A Combination Of Stephen Curry And Klay Thompson In Reed Sheppard?

During the Rockets’ most recent 135-112 win against the Wizards, a side-step three from their sophomore point guard, Reed Sheppard, went viral as it looked a lot like Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson’s move from their prime days.

Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / November 13

Rockets' high-powered offense presents test for Blazers

After shooting the lights out in the fourth quarter of a road win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday, the Rockets shot 59.3% and hit 7 of 13 3-pointers in the second period of their 135-112 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday -- the latest example of their offensive might.