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On YouTubeHouston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 12
Just How 'Clutch' Are the Houston Rockets This Season?
The Houston Rockets pulled themselves out of a tight game against the LA Clippers on Thursday, winning 115-113. In a game that went down to the wire, the home team pulled away due to a mix of aggression, smart basketball and some luck regarding the Clippers' inability to close.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 12
Views From the Game: The Houston Rockets Win a Tough Battle Over the Clippers
The Houston Rockets came into their matchup with the Los Angeles Clippers looking to bounce back after a tough loss to the Dallas Mavericks several days ago.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 12
Rockets Front Office Receives Third-Place Ranking
When the Houston Rockets take the court each night, they’re typically going to be one of the league’s best teams. They play hard on defense, they strive to move the ball and they hustle hard.
The 'Active NBA PPG leaders' quiz
How many of the active NBA players to average at least 20 points-per-game can you name in five minutes?
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 12
Rockets' Young Core Cracks NBA's 25 Under 25 List
It's safe to say that the next generation of NBA talent has arrived, taking over the league and pushing the old superstars out toward retirement. Over the last few seasons, it has no longer been all about LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant.
Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?
Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 12
Rockets Should Be 'Fully' Healthy By Early 2026
Even though the Houston Rockets have been without a lot of key rotation players to start the season, it doesn't feel that way. Mostly because of their 15-6 start, but also because they've had plenty of other guys step up.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 12
Three Point Guard Trade Options for the Houston Rockets
The Houston Rockets are off to a hot start, looking like a top-three team in the Western Conference behind it's superstar duo of Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun, as well as its defense.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 12
Kevin Durant Watched Extensive Film on Alperen Sengun, Amen Thompson After Rockets Trade
Kevin Durant’s most recent stint with the Phoenix Suns was a bit tumultuous, to put it politely. In three seasons, Durant played for just as many different coaches: Monty Williams, Frank Vogel, and Mike Budenholzer.
NBA News / The Dream Shake / December 12
Rockets Scrounge Out Win Over Clippers 115-113 
The Los Angeles Clippers aren’t a young team. The ages of their starting lineup tonight were – 36, 31, 34, 28, 28. The key bench players are considerably older.
Amen Thompson News / Bleacher Report / December 11
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 11
Three Takeaways As Houston Rockets Survive Against LA Clippers
The Houston Rockets showed resiliency and grit on Thursday night, outlasting the Los Angeles Clippers in a tense finish with a 115-113 victory. Coming off a four-day hiatus, the Rockets significantly enjoyed a good rest after last week's tiring schedule that saw two back-to-back outings.
Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / December 11
Alperen Sengun, Amen Thompson steer Rockets past Clippers
Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson teamed to spearhead a fourth-quarter rally that carried the Houston Rockets to a 115-113 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday.
NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / December 11
3 lessons from Houston Rockets vs. LA Clippers: Ivica Zubac outscores Harden, Kawhi, Durant in loss
The LA Clippers managed to make a comeback against the Houston Rockets, but couldn’t see the win through. The LA Clippers continued their losing ways, this time against the Houston Rockets in what was a star-studded affair.
Ja Morant News / Fadeaway World / December 11
Are The Rockets Interested In Trading For Ja Morant?
The Rockets have reportedly been looking for a starting-caliber point guard ever since they lost Fred VanVleet to a season-ending injury this summer. Nonetheless, according to Sam Amick, the senior NBA writer for The Athletic, the Rockets are not interested in bringing Ja Morant to Houston.
Chris Paul News / Larry Brown Sports / December 12
Chris Paul linked to two playoff teams in trade rumors
Chris Paul may be getting a life vest thrown his way from a interesting Western Conference team (or two).
Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 11
Rockets Receive High Praise in Bleacher Report's Early-Season Grades
Of the many playoff contenders around the NBA, the goal is simple: get good enough to compete with the Oklahoma City Thunder. While there are very specific tiers across the league, the general one is the 24-1 Thunder at the top, followed by 29 other teams.
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 11
Why Bucks can't count on a massive haul for Giannis Antetokounmpo
Sorry, Milwaukee Bucks, but Giannis Antetokounmpo won’t bring back the motherlode.
Steve Nash News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 10
How Rockets’ New Zealand influence is destroying opponents — and catching eye of LeBron, Steve Nash
Steve Nash and LeBron James marveled at the Houston Rockets’ elite offensive rebounding ability on their latest “Mind the Game” podcast, a strength that has helped redefine their identity.
Alperen Sengun News / Field Level Media / December 10
Rockets hope return of Alperen Sengun spurs success vs. Clippers
The quirky scheduling gap courtesy of the NBA Cup allowed the Houston Rockets a respite and provided an opportunity for early-season reflection. The Rockets host the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday following a four-day hiatus since their 122-109 road loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday.
LeBron James News / NBA Analysis Network / December 10
LeBron James says why it takes ‘the whole team’ to stop one Houston Rockets player
The Houston Rockets have so far lived up to their preseason billing as one of the best teams in the NBA. Ime Udoka’s team have a 15-6 record, enough for fourth place in the Western Conference around a quarter of the way through the campaign.
Steven Adams News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 9
Steven Adams’ back-to-back problem could be Rockets’ biggest kryptonite this season
At 15-6, the Houston Rockets are off to their best start in eight seasons. But as super as it has been, their kryptonite has emerged: navigating the second night of a back-to-back without Steven Adams.
Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / December 9
Rockets Look to Reset as Rare Schedule Pause Arrives
The Houston Rockets have dealt with one of the most unusual starts to any season in recent memory. Although their record positions them comfortably near the top of the Western Conference, the challenges of their early schedule have created a unique form of strain.
Kevin Durant News / EssentiallySports / December 9
Kevin Durant’s Trainer Drops Key Health Update That Can Impact His $90M Rockets Decision
The Houston Rockets bet $90 million that a 37-year-old Kevin Durant could still be a championship team’s cornerstone, and his trainer’s latest update suggests it might be the safest bet in the NBA.
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 6
Clippers' James Harden joins rare NBA scoring club
James Harden doesn't often come to mind when listing the top players in NBA history. But there is one thing you can't doubt about Harden: The man can score with the best of them.
Kevin Durant News / Yardbarker / December 6
Kevin Durant joins elite club on milestone night for the all-time great
Kevin Durant did what he does best on Friday night — score in an efficient manner while leading his team to victory.
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