PHOTOS: Best images from the Thunder’s 112-106 loss to the Rockets The best photos from the Thunder's 112-106 loss to the Rockets. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 2, 2023
Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen Sengun, Jalen Green to represent Rockets in NBA’s Rising Stars tournament Between Alperen Sengun, Jalen Green, and Jabari Smith Jr., the #Rockets are the only team with three players in the NBA’s Rising Stars tournament at All-Star weekend. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 31, 2023
Rockets’ effort, energy from Detroit win carries over into Monday’s practice “We competed today, so whenever we have competitive practices, it gets to be ugly,” said John Lucas II, acting head coach for the #Rockets in the absence of Stephen Silas. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 30, 2023
Moving forward: Short-handed Rockets defeat Pistons behind KJ Martin, Tari Eason “All I needed was time and opportunity to showcase what I could do,” Tari Eason said. “Tonight showed that a lot of guys in here are going to keep fighting.” #Rockets USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 29, 2023
Stephen Silas dismisses youth, inexperience as an excuse in late collapse to Wizards “We’ve got to be better than that,” Stephen Silas said of the #Rockets after Washington stormed back. “Whatever, young and inexperienced and all that, we’ve got to be better.” USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 26, 2023
Wizards at Rockets: Wednesday’s lineups, injury reports, broadcast and stream info With their losing streak finally over, can Alperen Sengun lead the #Rockets to a winning streak? They’ll have a chance Wednesday versus Washington as the Toyota Center homestand continues. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 25, 2023
Podcast: How Alperen Sengun’s higher usage is helping Jalen Green In today’s podcast, @BenDuBose and @PauloAlvesNBA break down Monday’s #Rockets win and explore how Jalen Green is turning his season around — with help from Alperen Sengun. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 24, 2023
Takeaways: Rockets snap losing streak on Jalen Green’s career night “I’m trying to be one of the best NBA players,” says Jalen Green, who scored a career-high 42 points in a win over Minnesota. “I’m trying to be coached, learn as much as I can.” #Rockets USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 24, 2023
Timberwolves at Rockets: Monday’s lineups, injury reports, broadcast and stream info Can the #Rockets end their 13-game losing streak? Their best hope likely rests with Alperen Sengun, who is averaging 21.0 points (69.8% FG), 11.4 rebounds, and 6.4 assists over his last five games. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 23, 2023
Takeaways: Anthony Edwards blasts Jalen Green, Rockets lose 13th straight Anthony Edwards scored 44 points and severely outplayed Jalen Green as the #Rockets extended their losing streak to an NBA-worst 13 games on Saturday in Minnesota. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 22, 2023
Rockets at Timberwolves: Saturday’s lineups, injury reports, broadcast and stream info With Kevin Porter Jr. and Jabari Smith Jr. both doubtful with injuries, KJ Martin appears poised to get another start for the #Rockets on Saturday night in Minnesota. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 20, 2023
Dirty dozen: Despite Jalen Green’s 41 points, Hornets saddle Rockets with NBA’s longest losing streak Despite Jalen Green tying his career-high with 41 points, the #Rockets have now lost 12 straight games, representing the NBA’s longest losing streak this season. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 19, 2023
Alperen Sengun, Jabari Smith Jr. relish battle with LeBron James While disappointed to lose, Monday’s battle with Lakers legend LeBron James was quite memorable for #Rockets prospects Jabari Smith Jr. and Alperen Sengun. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 17, 2023
Lakers player grades: L.A. blows past Rockets for much-needed win The Lakers stopped their three-game skid with a win over the Rockets, but their deficiencies are still clearly present. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 17, 2023
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 17, 2023 Alperen Sengun scores career-high 33 points as Rockets lose 11th straight to LeBron James, Lakers Alperen Sengun had a monster game in Los Angeles with 33 points and 15 rebounds, but the #Rockets are now tied for the NBA’s longest losing streak this season (11).
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 15, 2023 Takeaways: Losing streak reaches 10 as Clippers rally past Eric Gordon, Rockets Eric Gordon tied his season-high in points and KJ Martin was a dunking machine versus the Clippers, but Houston’s losing streak lives on after another second-half collapse.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 15, 2023 Rockets at Clippers: Sunday’s lineups, injury reports, broadcast and stream info “The baby Jokic, that’s what I call him,” Nicolas Batum says of Alperen Sengun. “It’s going to be a good test for us.” Batum and the Clippers host the #Rockets on Sunday.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 14, 2023 Rockets rookie Jabari Smith Jr. posts career night in ninth straight loss #Rockets rookie Jabari Smith Jr. set career highs in points (27) and blocks (3), but it wasn’t nearly enough to win in Sacramento. Houston has now lost nine straight games and 14 of 15.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 13, 2023 Rockets at Kings: Friday’s lineups, injury reports, broadcast and stream info With Kevin Porter Jr. out of Friday’s rematch due to injury, that could mean more usage for Alperen Sengun, who became the youngest center in NBA history with a triple-double. #Rockets
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 12, 2023 Takeaways: Alperen Sengun records first triple-double as Rockets’ skid continues In Wednesday’s loss at Sacramento, Alperen Sengun made history with the first triple-double of his young NBA career while becoming the youngest player in #Rockets history to do so.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 9, 2023 Takeaways: Jalen Green’s sophomore slump lingers as Timberwolves rally past Rockets Jalen Green’s sophomore slump continued Sunday as Houston blew a 20-point lead versus Minnesota. In his last 21 games, he’s shooting just 38.4% overall and 28.1% on 3-pointers.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 8, 2023 Timberwolves at Rockets: Sunday’s lineups, injury reports, broadcast and stream info Karl-Anthony Towns is out and Anthony Edwards is questionable for Minnesota as the #Rockets look to end their losing streak on Sunday night.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 6, 2023 What Jae’Sean Tate returning means for Rockets’ rotation minutes In the short-term, it appears Jae’Sean Tate’s return to the #Rockets will cut into the playing time of TyTy Washington and Garrison Mathews.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 6, 2023 Takeaways: Lauri Markkanen cooks Rockets, Jalen Green drops 30 in loss to Utah Jalen Green had his first 30-point game in nearly a month, but the #Rockets still lost for an 11th time in 12 games thanks to a career-high 49 points from Utah’s Lauri Markkanen.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 4, 2023 Rockets at Pelicans: Wednesday’s lineups, injury reports, broadcast and stream info With Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson sidelined for New Orleans, CJ McCollum will be asked to pick up the slack versus Jalen Green and the Rockets on Wednesday night.