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In 32-point outburst, Jalen Green takes over late as Rockets shock Nuggets

Jalen Green (+27 in 39 minutes) bounced back from a bad third quarter with a dominant fourth as the #Rockets upset Denver in their home finale. “He can really, really score,” Stephen Silas says.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 5, 2023

Rockets Twitter reacts as Jabari Smith Jr. beats Pelicans at buzzer

Jabari Smith Jr. beat the buzzer versus New Orleans to give the #Rockets a third straight win, and it was a wild scene at Toyota Center. Here’s how it played out in real-time.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 18, 2023

Jabari Smith Jr. builds shooting momentum as Nets blast Rockets

#Rockets rookie Jabari Smith Jr. (15 points, 8 rebounds in Tuesday’s loss to Brooklyn) is shooting 53.8% overall and 41.7% on 3-pointers over his last three games, including two wins.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 8, 2023

Rockets at Thunder: Saturday’s lineups, injury reports, broadcast and stream info

The #Rockets have beaten Oklahoma City in five of their last six meetings. With Jalen Green potentially returning to the lineup, can they do it again on Saturday night?

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 4, 2023

Why Kyrie Irving’s trade demand from Nets could benefit Rockets

With the #Rockets owning several years of future draft capital from Brooklyn, Kyrie Irving’s trade request couldn’t come at a better time. Here’s a look at the immediate reaction.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 3, 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 17, 2023

Alex Bregman sees parallels in current Astros, young Rockets

“I think everyone in Houston remembers when another team was young and made their rise to the top,” Alex Bregman says. “Hopefully the #Rockets do the same thing.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 16, 2022

Takeaways: Jalen Green, Rockets stifle Suns, extend home winning streak to five

Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun had a game-high 26 points and 16 rebounds, respectively, leading Houston to its fifth straight home win in Tuesday’s rout over Chris Paul’s Suns.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 14, 2022

Led by John Lucas and playing for Stephen Silas, Rockets emphasize defense, accountability in win

“We had a really good day of practice,” John Lucas said after Houston's big win over Milwaukee. “We talked about accountability, being professional, and starting to grow up.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 12, 2022

‘That was for coach’: Jalen Green, Jabari Smith Jr. will Rockets past Bucks

With Stephen Silas out after his father’s death, Jalen Green (on offense) and Jabari Smith Jr. (on defense) led an inspired #Rockets effort in an emotional, feel-good win over Milwaukee.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 12, 2022