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Interviews: Surging Rockets find clear progress in defense, rebounding

“You got to be able to fall back on your defense,” #Rockets guard Fred VanVleet says. “There’s going to be times the ball just doesn’t want to go in the hoop.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 5, 2023

Winning streak: Rockets blast Kings as Dillon Brooks, Jabari Smith Jr. shine

Dillon Brooks and Jabari Smith Jr. combined for 47 points and 20 rebounds on elite shooting as Houston bullied its way past Sacramento and into a winning streak.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 5, 2023

Injured forward Tari Eason expects to return very soon for Rockets

“I am looking to be back on the court very soon,” injured Rockets forward Tari Eason says. “We started getting on the court. We’re ramping up this week.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 4, 2023

Takeaways: Warriors hold off Jalen Green, Rockets as Steph Curry explodes late

Jalen Green led the #Rockets with 21 points and 9 rebounds, but it wasn’t enough to avoid an 0-3 start after a late flurry by Golden State’s Steph Curry.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 30, 2023

Warriors at Rockets, Oct. 29: Live stream, how to watch, TV channel, start time

After a late collapse in San Antonio, Alperen Sengun and the #Rockets (0-2) will look to finish the job in Sunday’s home opener versus Golden State (1-1).

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 28, 2023

Takeaways: Alperen Sengun duels Victor Wembanyama as Spurs rally past Rockets

Alperen Sengun and Fred VanVleet each had 20-point double-doubles, but Houston’s missed free throws proved costly in an overtime loss at San Antonio.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 28, 2023

Marcus Smart Makes Grizzlies a Defensive Giant in Southwest Division

Can the Grizzlies take a third straight division title? Or will the Mavericks’ All-Star pairing swoop in? Plus, welcome to the league, Victor Wembanyama.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 23, 2023

Rockets reaction: Amen Thompson dazzles, Jalen Green returns healthy to finish off 4-1 preseason

In Friday’s #Rockets win, Jalen Green made a healthy return with 20 points in 28 minutes, and Fred VanVleet and Amen Thompson had their most efficient games yet.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 21, 2023

Heat at Rockets, Oct. 20: Live stream, how to watch, TV channel, start time

With more of Houston’s roster available, #Rockets coach Ime Udoka says Friday’s preseason finale at home could be a dress rehearsal for the regular season.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 19, 2023

Jalen Green on his Rockets goals: ‘If you win, everything will take care of itself’

“I do feel like [the All-Star jump] is going to happen,” #Rockets guard Jalen Green tells Shams Charania. “If you win, everything will take care of itself.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 19, 2023