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Reaction: Rockets rookie Amen Thompson dazzles in NBA G League debut

In the first game of an NBA G League rehab assignment, Rockets rookie Amen Thompson finished with 29 points, 16 rebounds, and 11 assists for the Vipers.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 6, 2023

Reaction: Luka Doncic edges out Alperen Sengun as Mavs knock Rockets from in-season tourney

Alperen Sengun had 31 points and 9 rebounds, but Luka Doncic and the Mavs took over late as Houston was eliminated from the NBA’s in-season tournament.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 29, 2023

Rockets react to sixth straight win as Jeff Green stuns Denver late

Fred VanVleet, Alperen Sengun, and Jeff Green all had big nights as Houston rallied past defending NBA champion Denver to secure its sixth straight win.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 13, 2023

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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.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 5, 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

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

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

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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.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 13, 2023

Highlights: Alperen Sengun leads Turkey past Sweden and into FIBA tournament final

With 16 points in 24 minutes on strong efficiency, #Rockets center Alperen Sengun led Turkey past Sweden and into the final of its FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 18, 2023

2023 FIBA World Cup: 3 Thunder players represented in Canada’s 85-80 OT exhibition win vs. Spain

Instant reactions and highlights from Canada's OT win over Spain as SGA, Lu Dort and Usman Garuba shared the floor.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 17, 2023

Rockets center Alperen Sengun excels again in FIBA play as Turkey bests Ukraine

#Rockets center Alperen Sengun (30 points, 5 steals, 3 blocks) had another big day in FIBA play as Turkey beat Ukraine on Tuesday evening. Here’s our look at his numbers and top plays.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 15, 2023

Takeaways: Jabari Smith Jr. brilliant again as summer Rockets blast Pistons

With an efficient 38 points and 6 assists, Jabari Smith Jr. was brilliant again as the summer #Rockets (2-0) blasted Detroit. Tari Eason and Cam Whitmore also had strong showings.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 10, 2023

Takeaways: Amen Thompson, Scoot Henderson dazzle as summer Rockets edge Blazers

Amen Thompson (16 points, 5 assists, 4 blocks, 3 steals) showed flashes of point-guard brilliance in his #Rockets debut, but he also left early with a leg injury in Houston’s buzzer-beating win.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 8, 2023

Rockets finish 2022-23 season on winning streak behind rookies Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason

#Rockets rookies Jabari Smith and Tari Eason flourished Sunday in Washington as Houston (22-60) finished its 2022-23 season with three straight wins and four of five, overall.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 9, 2023

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USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 28, 2023

Immanuel Quickley outduels Kevin Porter Jr. as Knicks blast weary Rockets

Kevin Porter Jr. bounced back from an off night with 26 points on strong efficiency, but it wasn’t nearly enough on a career game by New York’s Immanuel Quickley. #Rockets

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 25, 2023

Jabari Smith Jr. continues surge as Grizzlies blast Rockets with 151 points

#Rockets rookie Jabari Smith Jr. (20 points, 8 rebounds) continued his strong month and shot very well, but it wasn’t nearly enough versus Luke Kennard and the red-hot Grizzlies.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 23, 2023

KJ Martin sets career high; Alperen Sengun makes emphatic return in Memphis

Memphis edged Houston in Ja Morant’s return, but it was a career night for KJ Martin (31 points). Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun, and Kevin Porter Jr. had big games, too.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 18, 2023

Rockets Twitter reacts as Jabari Smith Jr. beats Pelicans at buzzer

Jabari Smith Jr. beat the buzzer versus New Orleans to give the #Rockets a third straight win, and it was a wild scene at Toyota Center. Here’s how it played out in real-time.

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USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 12, 2023

Takeaways: Alperen Sengun records first triple-double as Rockets’ skid continues

In Wednesday’s loss at Sacramento, Alperen Sengun made history with the first triple-double of his young NBA career while becoming the youngest player in #Rockets history to do so.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 6, 2023

Takeaways: Lauri Markkanen cooks Rockets, Jalen Green drops 30 in loss to Utah

Jalen Green had his first 30-point game in nearly a month, but the #Rockets still lost for an 11th time in 12 games thanks to a career-high 49 points from Utah’s Lauri Markkanen.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 3, 2022

Takeaways: Jalen Green snaps slump, Alperen Sengun dominates in loss to Clippers

The #Rockets lost again to Paul George and the Clippers, but Jalen Green snapped his shooting slump and Alperen Sengun had a big night inside (26 points, 13 rebounds).

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 · Sep 16, 2022

EuroBasket 2022 semifinal: Usman Garuba shines as Spain advances past Germany

Rockets prospect Usman Garuba continues to play very well as a defender and facilitator for Spain, which advanced Friday to the EuroBasket 2022 championship.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 6, 2022

Alperen Sengun puts on a show as Turkey routs Belgium at EuroBasket

Rockets center Alperen Sengun had 24 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists on elite efficiency Tuesday, and it led Turkey to a big win over Belgium at EuroBasket 2022.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 13, 2022

Highlights: Rockets center Alperen Sengun shows out in Turkey’s friendlies

Second-year Rockets center Alperen Sengun has had a strong week in Turkey’s international friendlies versus Ukraine and Slovenia. Here’s a look back at his statistics and top plays.

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