Beginning Jan. 3 in Dallas, the Rockets went through a historically terrible shooting streak. Entering Friday, Houston’s 24.6% percentage from 3-point range in its previous seven games was the worst in NBA history (per ESPN) of any team over a seven-game span (minimum 200 attempts). Not surprisingly, the Rockets won only two of those seven…
HOUSTON – By the time the Oklahoma City Thunder scored their third 3-pointer in the span of 60 seconds at the start of the fourth quarter, Rockets head coach Ime Udoka, furious at his team’s compounding mistakes, stormed onto the court heading straight for Reed Sheppard. Sheppard, who was the culprit for two of the…
HOUSTON – Moments after hitting a 27-foot game-winner over his former Suns teammates, Rockets veteran superstar forward Kevin Durant had a hard time containing his emotions. The banter exchanged after the final buzzer indicated the ties that still remained between Durant and his former colleagues, but the raw emotion of the moment, or more importantly,…
HOUSTON — Two nights after a frustrating, injury-plagued loss in Dallas, the Rockets (22-11) got back to winning ways with Monday’s thrilling 100-97 (box scoring) victory over the Suns. In a matchup between Western Conference rivals, Houston is 3-0 against Phoenix this season. Overall, Houston has won five of its last six games and the…
“Terminator” is here. No, not Arnold Schwarzenegger, but the other guy who plays basketball for that team in Los Angeles. Kawhi Leonardo. The LA Clippers are coming off their best victory of the season against the Houston Rockets, 128-108. The victory came thanks to Leonard’s 41 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and his incredible…
Does the NBA’s Christmas Day schedule mean anything? As we rank the 10 teams playing this holiday season, it’s an interesting question after the NBA Cup, which made early-season games feel more meaningful. Advertisement Unlike the NFL’s three-game Christmas Day schedule, which features just two playoff-bound teams in three mostly meaningless games, the NBA’s five-game…
The evolution of the Christmas Day sports calendar in the United States has given fans a break if they need a break from family gatherings or just some entertainment while drinking eggnog. This year’s biggest events include five NBA games and three NFL games, with games lasting more than 12 hours. Advertisement Here’s a look…
The Denver Nuggets (18-6) are back in the Mile High City after a four-game road stay that ended in four wins. Denver hosts Houston (16-6) as the Rockets prepare for six straight road games. Denver is on a four-game winning streak entering this contest with wins over Indiana, Atlanta, Charlotte and Sacramento, four teams combining…
The 2025-26 NBA season is here! We’re presenting our previews, examining the biggest questions, best- and worst-case scenarios, and win projections for all 30 franchises, from teams still rebuilding to true title contenders. Final 2024-25 Record: 41-41 (sixth in the East, lost to the Celtics in the first round) Off-season moves Additions: Desmond Bane, Tyus…
Of all the milestones LeBron James has achieved, this season might feature the most impressive. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar already holds the NBA records for points scored and minutes played, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s standards in each of the last two seasons, respectively. James is now behind Robert Parish’s record in games played for 49…
