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On YouTubeHouston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 21
On This Day: Sam Dekker’s Career Day Lifts Rockets over Grizzlies
The 2016-17 Houston Rockets weren’t exactly expected to be contenders. The team went 41-41 in the previous season, after parting with Kevin McHale, the coach that led them to three consecutive postseason appearances, including the Western Conference Finals.
NBA News / The SportsRush / January 21
Kevin Durant Exposes Victor Wembanyama’s Current Weakness
In a Texas-sized rivalry game on Tuesday night, the Houston Rockets overcame an early deficit to get a big 111-106 win over the San Antonio Spurs. Alperen Sengun (20-13-9) nearly posted a triple-double, and Reed Sheppard chipped in with 21 off the bench in 29 minutes.
Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / January 21
Reed Sheppard’s Takeover Sparks Rockets Win Over Spurs
For most of the night, the Houston Rockets were reacting instead of dictating. The San Antonio Spurs controlled pace early, shot the ball confidently, and played with a level of comfort that suggested the game was unfolding on their terms.
The 'Most 30-point, 10-assist NBA games' quiz
How many of the players with at least 20 30-point, 10-assist games in NBA history can you name in five minutes?
The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers
Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.
NBA News / Total Apex Sports / January 21
Houston Rockets Storm Back, Defeat San Antonio Spurs 111-106
The Houston Rockets hosted the San Antonio Spurs in an I-10 rivalry game on Tuesday night. The Rockets stormed back to defeat the Spurs 111-106 at the Toyota Center.
Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / January 21
Houston Rockets Center Out Indefinitely In Nightmare Scenario
Bad injury news tends to arrive at the worst possible time, as one Houston Rockets center is out for the foreseeable future. Just as the team continues
Victor Wembanyama News / Hardwood Heroics / January 21
'We Started Guarding' – Houston Rockets Coach Keeps It Simple on the Secret Behind Shutting Down Victor Wembanyama
The Houston Rockets secured a 111-106 home win over the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday evening, in large part because of their superb job of slowing down Victor Wembanyama.
NBA News / The Dream Shake / January 21
Rockets Blast Past Spurs 111-106 
This might be the best Rockets win of the season. It’s certainly my favorite win. There’s been a lot of negativity around here (looks at self) regarding aspects of this year’s Rockets team, a good bit of it deserved.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / January 21
Rockets Erase 16-Point Hole, Steal 111-106 Win From Spurs In Wild Finish
Nothing about this game followed a clean script. Houston spent most of the night chasing, misfiring, and reacting while San Antonio controlled the pace and the scoreboard.
NBA News / Field Level Media / January 20
Rockets steal one from Spurs thanks to 4th-quarter rally
Reed Sheppard scored 12 of his 21 points off the bench in the fourth quarter to help spark the Houston Rockets to a 111-106 comeback win over the visiting San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 20
Three Takeaways from the Rockets' Comeback Win over the Spurs
The Houston Rockets faced off against an inter-state rival in the San Antonio Spurs on Tueday night, desperately needing a conference win to keep their win-streak alive.
Reed Sheppard News / Yardbarker / January 21
Reed Sheppard leads Rockets to largest comeback of season in win over Spurs
The Houston Rockets trailed by as many 16 to the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night before putting together a huge fourth-quarter rally.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 20
Houston Rockets' Biggest Needs With the NBA Trade Deadline Two Weeks Away
No team is perfect, especially not this season. The Oklahoma City Thunder have been exposed a number of times already, which puts the league hierarchy into perspective: there is still plenty of parity right now.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 20
Rockets Given Promising Midseason Grade Despite Recent Struggles
With the NBA's regular season just about halfway through, we have a good idea of how good teams are and where they stand in the league's hierarchy. Unfortunately, after the Houston Rockets' relatively hot start, they have slipped and shown major flaws after 40 total games.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 20
Rockets Move Up in NBA.com's Latest Power Rankings
Things haven't been pretty for the Houston Rockets to start 2026, but two straight wins heading into tonight's matchup with the San Antonio Spurs has certainly helped the sentiment regarding overall performance.
Steven Adams News / Hoops Rumors / January 20
Rockets center Steven Adams out indefinitely with severe ankle sprain
It’s a tough setback for Adams, who has missed extended time in recent years due to a knee injury.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 20
The Rockets' Rematch With The Spurs Means More This Time
The Houston Rockets have been searching for a signature win against an elite opponent after suffering some inexplicable losses to weaker teams. All season, the Rockets have gotten close to beating the league's best teams, but they struggled to get over the hump.
Amen Thompson News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 20
Amen Thompson Talks Extra Motivation Ahead of Rockets and Spurs
The Houston Rockets will conclude their five-game home stand as they host the San Antonio Spurs Tuesday night. Tuesday matchup is the second meeting of the season between the two teams as they faced off earlier in the season in San Antonio.
Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 20
Rockets Deemed too Reliant on Kevin Durant
The Houston Rockets have gotten everything they could've wanted (or reasonably expected) out of Kevin Durant. When last summer's trade was executed with
Houston Rockets News / Total Pro Sports / January 20
Unexpected Rockets Player Earns Team’s Second-Most All-Star Starter Votes From Players
All-Star voting often rewards points, highlights, and big numbers. Sometimes, it tells a quieter story. When NBA players cast their ballots, they tend to notice effort that never makes it into the box score.
Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / January 20
Rockets put trust in Jabari Smith Jr. ahead of showdown vs. Spurs
The Houston Rockets could address their need for a traditional point guard before the Feb. 5 trade deadline, a vacancy caused by the loss of veteran Fred VanVleet to a preseason knee injury.
Houston Rockets News / BasketballNews.com / January 19
Kevin Durant continues to make history, pass Dirk Nowitzki for 6th all-time scoring list
Houston Rockets superstar Kevin Durant added another historic milestone to his Hall of Fame resume on Sunday night, moving into sixth place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list by passing Dirk Nowitzki during Houston’s 119-110 win over the New Orleans Pelicans.
Steven Adams News / Fadeaway World / January 18
Steven Adams’ Latest Injury Diagnosis After Rockets Center Collapses, Gets Carried To Locker Room
In an unfortunate update for the Rockets, Steven Adams went down writhing in pain during the fourth quarter of their clash tonight against the Pelicans.
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