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Young Rockets center Alperen Sengun earns respect of veteran Jonas Valanciunas

“He is playing hard, and he is talented,” Jonas Valančiūnas says of Alperen Sengun. “He has a bright future. We were battling, and he is not backing down, and that is what I like.” #Rockets

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

The young Houston #Rockets will wrap up a successful six-game homestand when Steph Curry leads the defending NBA champion Warriors into town on Monday night.

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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

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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?

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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.”

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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.

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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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Podcast: The Rockets are surging. How significant is this run?

The #Rockets have suddenly won five of eight games and are playing their best ball of the 2022-23 season. How significant is this late-season run? Friday’s @TheLagerLine explores.

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

Kevin Porter Jr. and the #Rockets have yet to win three straight games this season, but they’ll have an opportunity Friday when a struggling Pelicans squad visits Houston.

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As wins mount, Stephen Silas sees young Rockets building consistency

“I’m seeing some consistency as far as where the ball needs to get, when it needs to get there, and who we are as a team,” says Stephen Silas, whose #Rockets are 4-3 in their last seven games.

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Rockets 114, Lakers 110: Kevin Porter Jr. leads Houston to fourth win in seven games

Kevin Porter Jr. led the way with an efficient 27 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists as an improving Houston squad defeated the Lakers to secure its fourth win in seven games. #Rockets

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Darvin Ham laments Lakers’ lack of energy and aggression vs. Rockets

Lakers head coach Darvin Ham felt his team lost to the Rockets on Wednesday simply because it got outworked and outhustled.

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Lakers player grades: L.A. fails to measure up to the Rockets

Without LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Mo Bamba, the Lakers didn't have enough size or strength to get in the way of the Rockets.

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Short-handed Lakers fall short against Western Conference-worst Rockets

HOUSTON — At the end of the Lakers’ bench sat Anthony Davis and LeBron James, both of them dressed in their gear, both unable to help their teammates because of injuries.

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Boston Celtics at Minnesota Timberwolves: How to watch, broadcast, lineups (3/15)

The Celtics hope to bounce back from an embarrassing loss to the Houston Rockets. Can they avoid playing down to their foe yet again?

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2023 NBA mock draft roundup: Potential Houston Rockets picks entering March Madness

As the NCAA’s March Madness begins this week, here’s who the latest mock drafts are projecting to the #Rockets with their two picks in the NBA’s 2023 first round.

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Lakers vs. Rockets: Lineups, injury reports and broadcast info for Wednesday

Here's all you need to know ahead of Wednesday's Lakers versus Rockets game.

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Anthony Davis won’t play on Wednesday versus the Rockets

Lakers superstar big man Anthony Davis will sit out Wednesday's game against the Rockets as a precautionary measure.

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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.”

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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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Kevin Porter Jr. plays through pain to lead Rockets past Celtics

“Scoot’s 13 assists and only one turnover is some big-time progress,” #Rockets head coach Stephen Silas says of Kevin Porter Jr.’s big game in a win over Boston.

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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.

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Joe Mazzulla admits concern after Celtics’ ugly loss to lowly Rockets

The Celtics knew this six-game road trip – with several beatable opponents – was important as they try to build good habits and fix some of their glaring issues as the playoffs loom.

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Boston at Houston: Celtics hand a 111-109 win to Rockets with lackluster effort

.Let's take a look at some of the best plays captured in images from the Celtics' game No. 69 of their 2022-23 campaign.

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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.

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