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NBA News / Basketball Network / December 4
'It was like divine intervention' - Kenny Smith on hitting an improbable game-tying three-pointer over Penny Hardaway in the NBA Finals

'It was like divine intervention' - Kenny Smith on hitting an improbable game-tying three-pointer over Penny Hardaway in the NBA Finals

In Game 1 of the 1995 NBA Finals, the veteran-laden Houston Rockets ran into the buzzsaw known as the young and energetic Orlando Magic. Led by exuberant superstars Shaquille O'Neal and Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway, the Magic were a confident team who believed they could run roughshod over Hakeem Olajuwon, Clyde Drexler, and the Rockets.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / August 15
Sam Cassell Thinks Rockets Would Have Beaten Bulls Even If Michael Jordan Didn't Retire In 1993

Sam Cassell Thinks Rockets Would Have Beaten Bulls Even If Michael Jordan Didn't Retire In 1993

Sam Cassell recently made waves on the "Knuckleheads" podcast when he confidently stated that his Houston Rockets would have beaten the Chicago Bulls even if Michael Jordan hadn't retired in 1993.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / August 15
Former Spurs Champion Claims LeBron Can’t Be The GOAT Over Jordan Because He Formed Superteams

Former Spurs Champion Claims LeBron Can’t Be The GOAT Over Jordan Because He Formed Superteams

Former NBA champion Mario Elie spoke in a recent interview with Willie D about playing against Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls in the 1990s. He talked about how he and the Rockets wanted to compete against Jordan.

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The '2024-25 NBA assist leaders' quiz

The '2024-25 NBA assist leaders' quiz

How many of the players with 400 or more assists in the 2024-25 NBA season can you name in five minutes?

The '30-piont, 20-rebound NBA playoff games' quiz
The '2023-24 NBA playoff points-per-game leaders' quiz
The 'Most three-pointers in a playoff game for each NBA franchise' quiz
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 4
Rockets Legend Has Message for the Doubters and Naysayers

Rockets Legend Has Message for the Doubters and Naysayers

Debates have long ensued regarding which NBA championship teams faced the most difficult path. Which shouldn't be a surprise, as each team will always seek to inflate their own candidacy, while also downplaying the qualifications and accomplishments of others.

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Hollywood and hoops: Which films had the best and worst ballers?

Hollywood and hoops: Which films had the best and worst ballers?

Hollywood loves basketball movies and basketball players, which succeed on the big screen at about the same rate as Shaq at the free throw line, which is to say infrequently.

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The 'Most 3-pointers missed in an NBA playoff game' quiz

The 'Most 3-pointers missed in an NBA playoff game' quiz

In NBA history, 56 players (including some of the greats) have gone at least 0-for-7 from three-point range in a playoff game. How many of the 56 can you name in six minutes?

James Harden not concerned about historically bad shooting slump
WATCH: Steve Kerr mocks Harden for complaining about foul
Chris Paul will miss Game 6 with hamstring strain
... and the Rockets are not optimistic about Paul playing in a potential Game 7
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The 'NBA players to win championships with multiple teams' quiz

The 'NBA players to win championships with multiple teams' quiz

37 NBA players have won championships with two or more teams. How many of them can you name?

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