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Alperen Sengun’s Masterpiece Powers the Rockets Past the Sinking Pelicans 134-102

When a basketball team is firing on all cylinders, you can feel the shift in the building. The air gets sucked right out of the arena for the home fans, replaced by the relentless, rhythmic thud of an opponent executing their game plan to absolute perfection.

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Pelicans hang for quarter, then Rockets turn on afterburners

Alperen Sengun paired 36 points with 13 rebounds to lead the Houston Rockets to a 134-102 victory over the host New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday. Sengun hit 5 of 7 threes, dished seven assists, recorded three steals and swatted three shots in an all-around performance.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 29

Postseason Matchup May Not Matter For The Rockets

As the postseason approacehes, Western Conference teams are keeping an eye on the standings as they take early looks at their potential first-round matchups.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 29

Two Pelicans Stars Questionable to Play vs. Rockets

The Rockets are slated to play the Pelicans tonight, desperately needing another win in the home-stretch of the season. Much of this season has been up-and-down for Houston, who now sits at No.

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The 'Nine three-pointer NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players to make at least nine three-pointers in a game more than once in their career can you name in five minutes?

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 29

Rockets Prioritizing Future Over Current Season, Regardless of Postseason Results

To many, the Houston Rockets' decision to trade for Kevin Durant last summer was a rushed move. A team that previously finished second-best in the Western Conference doesn't generally trade for a 16-time All-Star and 11-time All-NBA superstar unless they believe said player is the missing piece.

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Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 29

How Ime Udoka is Using the Rockets Bench As Regular Season Winds Down

The NBA Playoffs are around the corner. As the season approaches April, teams are going through the final stretch of the regular season fighting for conference standings or a play-in spot.

NBA News / The Dream Shake / March 29

Houston Rockets vs. New Orleans Pelicans

Tonight, the Houston Rockets return to the scene of their second-biggest collapse of the season. Until their demoralizing loss in Minnesota, I figured the New Orleans game in December would stand alone.

Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 28

Rockets Have Right Mindset Heading into Final Stretch of Season

The Houston Rockets' 119-109 victory Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night provided reason for optimism, as the Rockets put an end to a concerning trend, as it pertains to the Rockets' poor outside shooting.

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 28

How the Rockets can Help Loosen Defensive Coverages on Kevin Durant

Much has been made about the Houston Rockets' roster construction and/or lack of depth up and down the roster. Houston has been relatively top heavy all season. It always all starts with Kevin Durant.

Ime Udoka News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 28

Rockets Need More from Ime Udoka Than What He's Been Giving Them

Ime Udoka’s arrival to the Houston Rockets franchise in 2023 was a major moment for the franchise. The team clearly lacked structure and discipline, after a three-year period, in which the franchise stockpiled talent via the draft.

Kevin Durant News / AirJordanChronicles / March 28

'Closest Thing to Him': Grizzlies Star Reveals His Response to Kevin Durant Comparison

GG Jackson is not shying away from a superstar comparison. Following a tough loss to the Houston Rockets, the Memphis Grizzlies forward called out perceived referee bias, directly comparing his on-court treatment to that of Kevin Durant.

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20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 28

Watch: Amen Thompson Skies Over Grizzlies' Cam Spencer for Monster Putback Slam

On Friday night, the Houston Rockets faced off against the Memphis Grizzlies in a tightly-contested battle through and through. The Grizzlies just wouldn't go away. Houston held an 11-point lead at one point in the third quarter, but saw it evaporate and dwindle down to a five-point lead heading into the fourth.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 28

Rockets Owner Tilman Fertitta Gets Major Victory as Houston WNBA Deal Becomes Complete

On Friday night, the Houston Rockets got a victory over the Memphis Grizzlies, as the Rockets won their 44th game of the season by a margin of 119-109.

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Alperen Sengun News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 28

Rockets Alperen Sengun Posterizes Grizzlies Not Once, but Twice

Houston Rockets big man Alperen Sengun is not a high-flyer. Not by any stretch of the imagination. You're never going to see him in the dunk contest. He's not going to wow you with freakish athleticism.

Kevin Durant News / EssentiallySports / March 28

NBA Refs Are ‘Suck Ups’ to Kevin Durant, Says Grizzlies Star After Controversial Admission

The Houston Rockets avoided embarrassment against the Memphis Grizzlies. The game hung in limbo. The see-saw of momentum looked like it could shift into Memphis’ favor at any moment.

Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / March 27

Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith Jr. push Rockets past Grizzlies

Kevin Durant had 25 points and 10 assists, while Jabari Smith Jr. added 21 points and a season-high 16 rebounds to lead the visiting Houston Rockets to a 119-109 victory Friday night over the Memphis Grizzlies.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / March 27

Isiah Thomas used Kevin Durant to take multiple shots at Michael Jordan

Isiah Thomas and Scottie Pippen continue to vie for the title of who can hate on Michael Jordan the most.

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Houston Rockets News / EssentiallySports / March 27

'One Of The Worst Coaching Jobs Of The Year': Bill Simmons Criticizes Ime Udoka For Rockets’ Dismal Season

Losing a 13-point lead in the final three minutes is bad. Losing it to a team without its superstar is a fireable offense to some. For the Houston Rockets, that collapse was all the ammunition Bill Simmons needed to deliver a damning verdict on head coach Ime Udoka.

Tari Eason News / Scoop B / March 27

Destined for the Hardwood: Tari Eason on the Legacy of Cincinnati and the LeBron Spark

In the modern NBA, few young players embody the raw, kinetic energy of the game quite like Tari Eason. Since arriving in Houston as the 17th overall pick in 2022, Eason has carved out a reputation as a “stat-sheet stuffer”—a relentless defender and opportunistic scorer who seems to be everywhere at once.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 26

Bill Simmons rips Ime Udoka’s ‘clogged toilet’ offense with Rockets

The Houston Rockets are 4-6 in their last 10 games, including a historical meltdown against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center on Wednesday, wherein they blew a 13-point lead in overtime.

Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / March 26

Former NBA Veteran Says Kevin Durant And Alperen Sengun Do Not Like Each Other

The vibes have been off in Houston lately, and the Rockets need to find a solution before it’s too late. Amid various concerns from within the organization, former NBA power forward Charlie Villanueva says the team’s struggles stem from a growing rift between their two best players: Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 21