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‘Not backing down’: Alperen Sengun battles as Rockets fall to Anthony Davis, Lakers

“Tonight was a really tough matchup, but he didn’t back down from it, not one bit,” #Rockets coach Stephen Silas says of Alperen Sengun facing Anthony Davis. “I love that.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 3, 2023

Kevin Porter Jr. continues surge as Rockets beat Pistons to end skid

#Rockets guards Kevin Porter Jr. and Jalen Green combined for 65 points on strong efficiency as Houston held off Jaden Ivey and Detroit to end its seven-game losing streak.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 1, 2023

Kevin Porter Jr., Alperen Sengun keep Houston close in Brooklyn

Kevin Porter Jr. scored 31 efficient points while Alperen Sengun and Jabari Smith Jr. had double-doubles, but the #Rockets couldn’t withstand Brooklyn’s late 3-point barrage.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 30, 2023

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Rockets coach Stephen Silas reacts to blatant untruth told by ESPN’s Brian Windhorst

Stephen Silas tells @SportsMT about “blatant untruth” by Brian Windhorst: “Stuff like that is hard to take back. It’s just not good reporting. He said he was sick to his stomach.” #Rockets

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 29, 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 28, 2023

Rockets at Knicks: Monday’s lineups, injury reports, broadcast and stream info

Jalen Green and the #Rockets haven’t played at Madison Square Garden since November 2021, but that changes Monday in Houston’s final back-to-back of the 2022-23 season.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 27, 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 25, 2023

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Podcast: Can Rockets change the narrative entering 2023 offseason?

With their most competitive run of form yet, are Jalen Green and the #Rockets improving their perception entering a pivotal 2023 offseason? Today’s @TheLagerLine explores the options.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 24, 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 23, 2023

Draymond Green, Klay Thompson impressed by Rockets rookies Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason

“They play the game the right way and go about the business of playing good basketball,” Draymond Green says of #Rockets rookies Jabari Smith Jr. and Tari Eason. “That is very hard to find.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 23, 2023

Rookie Tari Eason enjoys career night as Warriors, ‘Splash Brothers’ sink Rockets

Golden State’s “Splash Brothers” were again dominant in Houston, but #Rockets rookie Tari Eason made a big impression of his own with a career-high 21 points and 12 rebounds.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 21, 2023

Jalen Green drops efficient 40 points as Pelicans hold off Rockets

The Pelicans got revenge after Friday’s wild finish, but Jalen Green showed promising signs with his fifth 40+ point game of the past year, and it came on strong efficiency. #Rockets

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 20, 2023

Pelicans at Rockets: Sunday’s lineups, injury reports, broadcast and stream info

Jabari Smith Jr. was the hero when the #Rockets and Pelicans met Friday, giving Houston its first three-game winning streak of the season. Can they do it again in Sunday’s rematch?

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 19, 2023

Rockets rookie Jabari Smith Jr. enjoys ‘special moment’ of game winner

“I felt like I was in a video game,” #Rockets rookie Jabari Smith Jr. says. “It was crazy. It was like I didn’t see anybody else. The gym went blank; it was just me and him.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 18, 2023

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USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 18, 2023

PHOTOS: Rockets celebrate as Jabari Smith Jr. beats Pelicans before buzzer

Courtesy of Jabari Smith Jr.’s late heroics, the 2022-23 #Rockets have their one shining moment. Judging by their real-time reactions, the young team should remember it for some time.

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.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 15, 2023

Jabari Smith Jr. open to playing more center for Rockets

“As I get stronger, I feel like that’s where my advantage will be, #Rockets rookie Jabari Smith Jr. says of playing center. “That’s where I’ll be the biggest mismatch.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 15, 2023

Lakers at Rockets: Wednesday’s lineups, injury reports, broadcast and stream info

Anthony Davis (maintenance) is out for the Lakers and Alperen Sengun is questionable for the Rockets, which could give Jabari Smith Jr. another chance to shine at center.

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USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 14, 2023

Reaction: Rockets stun Celtics, Jabari Smith Jr. continues 20-10 binge

#Rockets rookie Jabari Smith Jr. has gone for 20+ points and 10+ rebounds in three straight games, including Monday’s upset over Boston. He hit 9-of-11 shots and 5-of-6 on 3-pointers.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 13, 2023

Alperen Sengun rests sore groin; Rockets start Jabari Smith Jr. at center

With Alperen Sengun unexpectedly sidelined by a groin strain, Houston is temporarily shifting Jabari Smith Jr. to center. The 19-year-old tells reporters he’s bullish on his potential there.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 13, 2023

Celtics at Rockets: Monday’s lineups, injury reports, broadcast and stream info

#Rockets rookie Jabari Smith Jr. is hoping to keep his recent momentum going in a matchup with Jaylen Brown and the Celtics on Monday night at Toyota Center.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 12, 2023

Jabari Smith Jr. continues surge with 20 and 10 as Bulls edge Rockets

Chicago got the win with a late rally, but #Rockets rookie Jabari Smith Jr. continued his recent surge with an impressive 20 points and 10 rebounds on Saturday night.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 11, 2023

Bulls at Rockets: Saturday’s lineups, injury reports, broadcast and stream info

#Rockets rookie Jabari Smith Jr. is looking to build on his recent momentum when Houston opens a six-game homestand on Saturday versus Chicago. Kevin Porter Jr. could return.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 11, 2023

Bulls vs. Rockets preview: How to watch, TV channel, start time

Chicago looks to win their second game in a row on Saturday vs. Houston.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 10, 2023

‘Keep trusting me’: Rockets rookie Jabari Smith Jr. begins his breakout

“It wasn’t necessarily the confidence, but just the overthinking,” says #Rockets rookie Jabari Smith Jr., who has shown clear improvement in recent games. “That can affect your play.”

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