Atlanta Hawks Stage Epic Comeback To Stun Boston Celtics Read about the Atlanta Hawks' stunning 30-point comeback win against the Boston Celtics in a thrilling NBA game. Top News · Mar 26, 2024
On this day: Fab Melo dealt to Griz; Ed Stanczak, Bruno Fernando born On this day , former Celtics center Fab Melo was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies, and Bruno Fernando and Ed Stanczak were born. USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 15, 2023
Rockets open second roster spot with Justin Holiday contract buyout One day after reaching a contract buyout with Danny Green, the #Rockets have reportedly agreed to another with Justin Holiday. Houston now has two vacant roster spots. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 13, 2023
Podcast: Rockets trade deadline reaction and Eric Gordon’s legacy in Houston Today’s podcast with @JTGatlin and @BenDuBose features #Rockets trade reaction, with insight on a long-awaited Eric Gordon deal and why it was a win for Rafael Stone and Tilman Fertitta. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 10, 2023
Michael Cunningham: Trades make Hawks better but still not good enough to beat East’s best It has been clear to me for a while now how this Hawks season will play out. Assuming they make the playoff field, the Hawks will draw the Celtics, Bucks, 76ers or Nets. That’s where the season ends. The first round is the ceiling. Tribune News Service · Feb 9, 2023
Rockets trade Garrison Mathews, Bruno Fernando to Atlanta for second-round draft picks By trading Garrison Mathews and Bruno Fernando to Atlanta and taking on larger salary, the #Rockets acquired Oklahoma City’s second-round draft picks in 2024 and 2025. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 9, 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: Steph Curry, Andrew Wiggins blast road-weary Rockets Warriors veterans Steph Curry and Andrew Wiggins each hit eight 3-pointers on Saturday, whereas the #Rockets made just three as an entire team. That made for a difficult formula. USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 4, 2022
Reaction: Jalen Green scores 30 points, leads Rockets to stunning rally in Phoenix Jalen Green scored a team-high 30 points and helped the #Rockets overcome a 16-point deficit in the second half, leading to a stunning road win over Devin Booker and the Suns. USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 3, 2022
Bruno Fernando feeling great, excited to finally rejoin Rockets “I feel great,” says #Rockets center Bruno Fernando, who returned to Houston’s starting lineup on Friday. “It has been a long time coming, but I feel good.” USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 25, 2022
Hawks at Rockets (Nov. 25): Prediction, point spread, odds, best bet The Rockets (+7.5) are home underdogs to Atlanta on night one of a back-to-back, with usual starting center Alperen Sengun doubtful due to a sore right groin. USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 25, 2022
Hawks at Rockets: Friday’s lineups, injury reports, broadcast and stream info #Rockets center Bruno Fernando is questionable to return Friday vs. Atlanta after missing more than a month, but Alperen Sengun is doubtful with right groin soreness. USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 25, 2022
Bruno Fernando nears return; Rockets open to playing Usman Garuba at forward With big man Bruno Fernando on the verge of a return, #Rockets coach Stephen Silas is indicating a willingness to play Usman Garuba at power forward. USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 22, 2022
Confidence grows for second-year Rockets big Alperen Sengun “I know I have to play great this season,” #Rockets center Alperen Sengun (26 points, 13 rebounds) says. “I have to show what I am going to do. I am playing with confidence.” USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 3, 2022
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 28, 2022 Rockets injury news: Alperen Sengun returns, Bruno Fernando out for weeks Alperen Sengun (illness) has rejoined the Rockets after missing two games, but fellow center Bruno Fernando is reportedly set to miss another two-to-three weeks.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 28, 2022 Rockets at Trail Blazers: Friday’s lineups, injury reports, broadcast and stream info After missing two games due to an illness, second-year center Alperen Sengun is expected to make his return when Houston continues its four-game road trip Friday in Portland.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 24, 2022 Bruno Fernando out indefinitely with knee injury; Rockets start Jabari Smith Jr. at center With Bruno Fernando sidelined for the time being, the Rockets are experimenting with a smaller lineup featuring rookie Jabari Smith Jr. at center.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 23, 2022 Takeaways: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks rout weary Rockets, Jalen Green Jalen Green scored 22 points, but the weary Rockets had no answers versus Giannis Antetokounmpo (44 points, 12 rebounds) and the Bucks on night two of a split back-to-back.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 22, 2022 Rockets at Bucks: Saturday’s lineups, injury reports, broadcast and stream info One night after a close loss to Memphis, the Rockets will play night two of a tough back-to-back with a visit to Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 22, 2022 Takeaways: Ja Morant, Jalen Green duel as Grizzlies rally past Rockets Jalen Green (33 points) and Alperen Sengun (23 points, 12 rebounds) played well, but they couldn’t quite match Ja Morant (49 points, 8 assists) in Friday’s home opener for the Rockets.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 20, 2022 Bruno Fernando and the 5 most shocking stat lines to start the 2022-23 NBA season Small sample-size theatre is the best!
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 20, 2022 Takeaways: Jabari Smith Jr. scores 17 in NBA debut as Hawks edge Rockets Jabari Smith Jr. (17 points, 7 rebounds) showed promising signs in his NBA debut, but the #Rockets were cold from the perimeter versus Trae Young and Atlanta.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 19, 2022 Rockets likely to begin season with Bruno Fernando starting at center Bruno Fernando, not Alperen Sengun, appears likely to start at center for the #Rockets in Wednesday’s regular-season opener, per @KellyIko of The Athletic.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 15, 2022 2022-23 Houston Rockets statistics, player grades for preseason play The Rockets went 3-1 in preseason play, and electric numbers by second-year guard Jalen Green (22.0 points, 43.3% on 3-pointers, 3.3 assists in 26.3 minutes) were a big reason why.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 3, 2022 PHOTOS: Rockets pose for portraits at 2022-23 media day Jalen Green, Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen Sengun, and Kevin Porter Jr. are among many #Rockets who took part in official media day photo shoots at the opening of training camp.