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Kings at Rockets, Nov. 6: Lineups, how to watch, injury reports, uniforms

Led by Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks, the surging Rockets are looking for a third consecutive win in Monday’s rematch with Sacramento at Toyota Center.

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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.”

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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.

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“For a young team, you have to find ways to win and close out games, and we were able to do that tonight,” Fred VanVleet said after Houston’s first win of the season.

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Rockets 128, Hornets 119: With another 20-10 game, Fred VanVleet leads way to first win

Fred VanVleet had another 20+ point and 10+ assist game and led the Rockets to their first win of the season in Wednesday’s victory over Charlotte.

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Despite 0-3 start, Ime Udoka sees progress, growth with Rockets

“I don’t think our energy and effort has really been the question,” #Rockets coach Ime Udoka says. “For us, it is about the progress and growth.”

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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.

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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.

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‘Not what we want our identity to be’: Rockets struggle against physical Magic

“We came out on our heels a little bit, and they punched us in the mouth,” Jabari Smith Jr. says. “They came out aggressive. That was something we are not used to.”

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Interviews: Rockets, Ime Udoka disappointed by season-opening dud in Orlando

“That was the worst game we’ve played, individually and collectively,” #Rockets coach Ime Udoka said after a 30-point loss in Wednesday’s opener at Orlando.

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Takeaways: Magic stifle Rockets as Jalen Green, Amen Thompson, Jabari Smith Jr. struggle in opener

It was a rough opening night for Jalen Green, Amen Thompson, and Jabari Smith Jr. as Orlando’s defense suffocated the #Rockets en route to a 116-86 win.

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Ime Udoka says Rockets’ rookies will have to earn more minutes

Ime Udoka addresses potential playing time for Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore: “There is not a set amount of time, and everyone is competing for minutes.”

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Rockets forward Tari Eason to miss weeks with stress reaction in leg

The #Rockets said Sunday that second-year forward Tari Eason will miss two-to-three weeks of the regular season with a stress reaction in his lower left leg.

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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.

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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.

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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.”

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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.

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Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. ready for challenge of facing Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama

Jabari Smith Jr. on playing against Victor Wembanyama: “It is extraordinary to see his ability, so you just want to play against him and see it for yourself.”

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Rockets at Spurs, Oct. 16: Live stream, how to watch, TV channel, start time

In the first of three games in 11 days between the teams, Jabari Smith Jr. and the #Rockets visit San Antonio on Monday. Victor Wembanyama is sitting out.

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Podcast: Reaction to Houston’s hot start in 2023-24 preseason

Can Cam Whitmore force his way into Ime Udoka’s rotation? Today’s @TheLagerLine explores that and other key takeaways from Houston’s 2-0 start to the preseason.

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Through two preseason games, Ime Udoka’s Rockets showing defensive growth

The #Rockets are 2-0 in preseason play, and they rank in the NBA’s top five in defensive rating, steals, defensive rebounds, and paint points allowed.

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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.

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Ime Udoka pleased by Rockets’ effort early in 2023-24 preseason

“The effort is something I talked about the first day, and they never lacked as far as that goes,” Ime Udoka says of Houston’s early preseason performance. #Rockets

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Which Team Is Primed for a Breakout Season in the NBA?

Why Zion and New Orleans could finally be in the playoff mix, Klay Thompson’s future and more in this week’s mailbag.

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‘Dillon the Villain’: Brooks, Ime Udoka sound off on ejection

Ime Udoka on Dillon Brooks: “You have to learn to control your emotions and stay in the game, you can’t get yourself taken out in the first quarter. #Rockets

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