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Reaction: Heat cool off Rockets as Bam Adebayo, Alperen Sengun duel

Star centers Bam Adebayo and Alperen Sengun each played well, but Miami had more shooting help in the second half of Monday’s win over the Rockets.

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Rockets see Jabari Smith Jr. becoming more well-rounded player

Rockets coach Ime Udoka on Jabari Smith Jr.’s growth: “The offensive glass has been the biggest improvement. It’s that mentality of going after it every time.”

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Ime Udoka wants Jalen Green to stay aggressive for Rockets

“Always stay confident, be aggressive, and take what the game gives you,” Ime Udoka says of his advice to third-year Rockets guard Jalen Green.

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Ime Udoka sees confidence growing for Alperen Sengun, Rockets

Rockets coach Ime Udoka on Alperen Sengun, now an All-Star candidate: “You can just go to him, and he draws so much attention that it benefits everybody.”

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Rockets coach Ime Udoka sees elements of ‘young Kawhi Leonard’ in Tari Eason

Ime Udoka was an assistant coach for years in San Antonio, and he sees elements of a “young Kawhi Leonard” in second-year Rockets forward Tari Eason.

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Takeaways: Jabari Smith Jr. sparks Rockets in upset win over Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo

Jabari Smith Jr. (14 points, 12 rebounds, game-high 40 minutes) sparked the short-handed Rockets in an upset win over Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks.

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Rockets injury updates: Dillon Brooks, Tari Eason remain sidelined

#Rockets forwards Dillon Brooks (right oblique strain) and Tari Eason (left lower leg soreness) have now been sidelined for six and three games, respectively.

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‘They bullied us’: Timberwolves control paint in blowout win over short-handed Rockets

Friday was a tough night for the short-handed Rockets, who were dominated on the glass in a blowout loss at home to top-seeded Minnesota.

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Alperen Sengun dominates, Cam Whitmore and Amen Thompson break out as Rockets rip Nets

First-round rookies Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore had some of their most encouraging minutes yet as Houston rallied past Brooklyn on Wednesday night.

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Takeaways: Rockets blast Pistons as Alperen Sengun leads third-quarter explosion

Alperen Sengun and Jalen Green led the way with a dominant 47-25 third quarter, and that allowed Houston to cruise to Monday’s victory versus Detroit.

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Jabari Smith Jr. rejoins Rockets after missing one game with left ankle sprain

In a very welcome development, Jabari Smith Jr. is back in Houston’s starting lineup after missing only one game with a left ankle sprain.

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Pistons at Rockets, Jan. 1: Lineups, how to watch, injury reports, uniforms

In a matchup of the top two picks from the 2021 NBA draft, Cade Cunningham and the lowly Pistons (3-29) hope to upset Jalen Green and the Rockets (15-15).

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Takeaways: Jalen Green continues surge, but Tyrese Maxey even better as Sixers edge Rockets

Rockets guard Jalen Green was very good for a second straight game, but Tyrese Maxey was even better as the Sixers extended Houston’s losing streak to three.

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Rockets coach Ime Udoka updates Dillon Brooks, Jabari Smith Jr. injury timelines

Jabari Smith Jr. (left ankle) and Dillon Brooks (right oblique) could rejoin the Rockets in a week or so, per Ime Udoka. For now, Jeff Green and Jae’Sean Tate will start.

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Takeaways: Jalen Green snaps slump, but Eric Gordon burns Rockets

Jalen Green snapped his recent slump with 23 points and six 3-pointers, but it couldn’t offset a scorching night by Suns guard Eric Gordon in his return to Houston.

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As Rockets struggle to defend 3-point line, Ime Udoka wants better communication

“We don’t communicate or stay locked in with our guy,” Ime Udoka says. “It is the same thing that hurt us against Atlanta, or any other team that slips screens.”

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Takeaways: Alperen Sengun’s epic run continues, but Pacers bomb Rockets with 3s

Alperen Sengun posted back-to-back 30-point games for the first time, but Houston couldn’t overcome a 42-point difference on 3-pointers versus Indiana.

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Rockets proudly host NBA’s first Nigerian Heritage Night as Olajuwon, Udoka take part

Hakeem Olajuwon, Ime Udoka, and Chiney Ogwumike were part of Houston’s inaugural Nigerian Heritage Night, which was the first held by any NBA team.

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Takeaways: Rockets stun Pelicans behind Alperen Sengun’s career game

With a career-high 37 points, 11 rebounds, and 6 assists, Alperen Sengun led the underdog Rockets to an impressive win on Saturday night in New Orleans.

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Upon rejoining Rockets, rookie Cam Whitmore makes immediate impact

“My focus is always, keep the main goal the main goal,” Cam Whitmore says of his approach. “I’m just thinking about the future, don’t think about the present.”

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Takeaways: Alperen Sengun bounces back with huge night as Rockets blast short-handed Mavs

After hearing criticism from Ime Udoka earlier in the week, Alperen Sengun responded with one of his best career games as Houston routed short-handed Dallas.

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Report: Rockets could target backup center by February trade deadline

“Houston could look to make an upgrade in their frontcourt behind Alperen Şengun,” Yahoo’s @JakeLFischer says of a potential #Rockets trade.

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Rockets coach Ime Udoka appears frustrated by Alperen Sengun’s defense

“Whether it’s big or small, we want our bigs to be up and stay beneath the rollers,” said Rockets coach Ime Udoka. “Not the best pick and roll defense.”

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Takeaways: Jabari Smith Jr. posts career night as Hawks edge Rockets

Jabari Smith Jr. (34 points, 13 rebounds, 4 blocks) and Fred VanVleet (32 points, 15 assists) were electric, but it wasn’t quite enough to beat Atlanta.

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Hawks at Rockets, Dec. 20: Lineups, how to watch, injury reports, uniforms

Alperen Sengun and the Rockets are hoping to win their 12th consecutive home game in a matchup versus Clint Capela and the Hawks on Wednesday night.

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