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Watch: Rockets’ Fred VanVleet nails go-ahead bucket in the clutch

Fred VanVleet scored a clutch three-point shot to give the Houston Rockets the lead in the final minute of play.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 11, 2023

Rockets celebrate fifth straight win as Fred VanVleet takes over late versus Pelicans

Despite trailing for most of the second half, the #Rockets won their fifth straight game after an electric 8-0 burst in the final 80 seconds by Fred VanVleet.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 11, 2023

Takeaways: Jalen Green breaks out as Rockets rout Kings, climb back to .500

Jalen Green dropped a game-high 23 points on elite efficiency in 26 minutes, and it led the #Rockets to a third straight win in Monday’s blowout of Sacramento.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 7, 2023

Takeaways: Jabari Smith Jr. leads Rockets in short-handed loss to Victor Wembanyama’s Spurs

Jabari Smith Jr. led the short-handed #Rockets with 20 points (50% FG) in 24 minutes, but Houston still suffered its first preseason loss on Wednesday in San Antonio.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 19, 2023

What can we expect from Jeff Van Gundy’s role as a senior consultant with the Boston Celtics?

Van Gundy brings a wealth of experience to the storied franchise, having been the head coach of the New York Knicks and Houston Rockets and more recently has worked with Team USA.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 17, 2023

Rockets Rookie Cam Whitmore Had the Dunk of the Year Sadly Taken Away by Rude Refs

This was too cool not to count.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 17, 2023

Takeaways: Amen Thompson, Cam Whitmore rally Rockets past Spurs

Despite trailing most of the way, the preseason #Rockets improved to 3-0 with Monday’s late rally in San Antonio. Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore were standouts.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 17, 2023

Takeaways: Rockets blast Pelicans as Jabari Smith Jr. leads preseason rout

#Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. was dominant with 22 points and 9 rebounds on elite efficiency as Houston routed the Pelicans in Thursday’s exhibition.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 13, 2023

NBA executives poll: Jalen Green, Jabari Smith Jr. poised for breakout seasons in 2023-24

In a poll of NBA executives, #Rockets prospects Jalen Green and Jabari Smith Jr. are among the leading candidates to have a breakout season in 2023-24.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 11, 2023

NBA GM survey: After 2023 offseason, Rockets viewed more favorably by rival execs

The #Rockets are viewed much more favorably by rival executives in this year’s NBA GM survey, with new head coach Ime Udoka and rookie Cam Whitmore leading their categories.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 10, 2023