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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.

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 14, 2023

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.

Boston Herald · Mar 14, 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 13, 2023

Bulls overcome athletic Rockets and are back in last play-in game spot

It wasn’t easy, despite warnings from coach Billy Donovan, but the Bulls put the clamps on the young Rockets and moved into the 10th spot in the Eastern Conference with 15 to play

Chicago Sun-Times · 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 12, 2023

Bulls coach Billy Donovan respects aggression, skill of young Rockets

Billy Donovan on the #Rockets: “They are not going to stop in transition running, they are not going to stop coming to the backboard, and they are not going to stop driving the ball.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 12, 2023

Kevin Porter Jr. rejoins Rockets’ lineup after left thigh contusion

After missing time with a left thigh contusion, Kevin Porter Jr. was back in the starting lineup at point guard for Saturday night’s game in Houston. #Rockets

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 11, 2023

Kevin Porter Jr. working to make up for lost time with Rockets

“Injuries are a part of the game, and you just kind of have to react and put in work after it happens,” Kevin Porter Jr. says of his potential return to the lineup. #Rockets

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