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Embiid's Consistency and Health Concerns Impact MVP Candidacy

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid is on a historic scoring streak, but his MVP candidacy is hindered by missed games due to injuries.

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Takeaways: Defensive slide continues as Sixers star Joel Embiid blasts Rockets

In his return from injury, reigning MVP Joel Embiid was outstanding (41 points, 10 rebounds) and vastly outplayed Alperen Sengun. It led to a blowout Sixers win.

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Fred VanVleet sees Jalen Green becoming winning player for Rockets

“He’s making reads, he’s defending, he’s taking it personal, and he’s making winning plays,” Fred VanVleet says of Rockets backcourt mate Jalen Green.

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Takeaways: Fred VanVleet rescues Rockets with late heroics in Detroit

The Rockets stayed above .500 thanks largely to Fred VanVleet, who had 12 fourth-quarter points and made crucial plays late to thwart Detroit’s upset bid.

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Takeaways: Alperen Sengun’s heroics for naught as Bulls edge Rockets late

Rockets center Alperen Sengun was magnificent in the fourth quarter and overtime, but Chicago finished on a 10-0 run to deal Houston a gut-punch loss.

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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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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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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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Bucks at Rockets, Jan. 6: Lineups, how to watch, injury reports, uniforms

Fred VanVleet and the Rockets were competitive against Damian Lillard and the Bucks in Milwaukee. Can they finish the job in Houston?

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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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Bleacher Report ranks key Rockets among NBA’s top under-22 players

Bleacher Report’s latest ranking of the NBA’s best under-22 prospects includes both Alperen Sengun and Jabari Smith Jr. in the top six. #Rockets

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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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NBA Power Rankings: Celtics Stay Hot, Suns Gain Momentum

New year, new No. 1 team. Plus, the Heat are managing to stack wins despite injuries while the Timberwolves take a tumble.

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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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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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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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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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‘Season of Giving’: How Rockets gave back to Houston over holidays

The Houston Rockets, along with select players and Kroger as the official sponsor, hosted a series of “Season of Giving” events in December.

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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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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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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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Takeaways: Cavs edge Rockets in overtime after Alperen Sengun’s potential winner rims out

Alperen Sengun (24 points, 8 rebounds) and Fred VanVleet (27 points, 17 assists) played well in defeat, but Sengun’s potential game-winner rimmed out in Cleveland.

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Takeaways: Damian Lillard’s Bucks avoid upset, but Rockets show their mettle

Damian Lillard’s Bucks had enough offense to survive an upset bid by Fred VanVleet and the visiting Rockets, who had their five-game winning streak snapped.

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