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Eric Gordon was comically unfazed as teammates Jabari Smith, Jalen Green argued on the bench

Eric Gordon looked at them like they were strangers arguing in a McDonald's.

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Takeaways: Jabari Smith Jr. breaks out vs. Jazz, leads Rockets to first win of season

Jabari Smith Jr. (21 points, 9 rebounds, 3 blocks) had easily his best game as an NBA player, leading Houston to its first win of the season in Monday’s 114-108 victory over Utah.

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Bruno Fernando out indefinitely with knee injury; Rockets start Jabari Smith Jr. at center

With Bruno Fernando sidelined for the time being, the Rockets are experimenting with a smaller lineup featuring rookie Jabari Smith Jr. at center.

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Full Houston Rockets 17-player payroll for 2022-23 NBA season

Now that Houston’s roster is set for the 2022-23 regular season, here’s an updated look at what each #Rockets player will make financially this season.

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NBA Power Rankings: First Looks at Each Team in the Association

Celtics, Warriors, Bucks, Jazz (!). Which squad is No. 1 after one week of action?

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Jazz at Rockets (Oct. 24): Prediction, point spread, odds, best bet

The Rockets (+1.5) are looking for their first win of the 2022-23 regular season, and a matchup with Utah — on night two of a road back-to-back — could offer a decent chance to get it.

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

Monday’s Rockets-Jazz matchup looked favorable for the home team a week ago, but Utah enters at a surprising 3-0 after Kelly Olynyk’s game-winner on Sunday in New Orleans.

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Takeaways: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks rout weary Rockets, Jalen Green

Jalen Green scored 22 points, but the weary Rockets had no answers versus Giannis Antetokounmpo (44 points, 12 rebounds) and the Bucks on night two of a split back-to-back.

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‘Learning lesson’: Rockets guard Jalen Green trying to emulate rise of Ja Morant

“He has a huge spark when he plays,” Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said of Jalen Green. “I definitely see a lot of growth in his game. He is trying to become more of a playmaker.”

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Rockets, Jalen Green tip cap after struggling to defend Ja Morant, Grizzlies

“You can’t do nothing,” Rockets guard Jalen Green says of Ja Morant. “When he’s hitting that jumper, all you can do is pray that he misses. That is what took the game to a whole other level.”

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Rockets at Bucks (Oct. 22): Prediction, point spread, odds, best bet

Eric Gordon often sat out the second half of back-to-back games last season, and the Rockets won only twice when he wasn’t able to play. That could be tested Saturday in Milwaukee.

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

One night after a close loss to Memphis, the Rockets will play night two of a tough back-to-back with a visit to Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks.

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Takeaways: Ja Morant, Jalen Green duel as Grizzlies rally past Rockets

Jalen Green (33 points) and Alperen Sengun (23 points, 12 rebounds) played well, but they couldn’t quite match Ja Morant (49 points, 8 assists) in Friday’s home opener for the Rockets.

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Podcast: Will Jalen Green be a winning player? Matt Moore dives in

Will Jalen Green be a winning player for the Rockets? @HPBasketball explains his recent take. Other topics include Kevin Porter Jr.’s contract extension and Alperen Sengun’s bench role.

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Grizzlies at Rockets (Oct. 21): Prediction, point spread, odds, best bet

The Rockets narrowly missed covering in Atlanta, but the line is a bit closer when Houston (+6.5) hosts Memphis in Friday’s regular-season home opener at Toyota Center.

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Rockets announce arena, game experience upgrades at Toyota Center

In advance of Friday’s regular-season home opener, the @HoustonRockets and Toyota Center announced several arena and game experience enhancements for fans.

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

Jalen Green and Kevin Porter Jr. had a statement win over Ja Morant and the Grizzlies late last season, and they’d love to do it again during Friday’s home opener at Toyota Center.

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High school football key matchup of the week: Central (Fla.) vs. Columbus (Fla.)

A showdown in Florida with Super 25 implications.

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In NBA debut for rookies, Stephen Silas impressed by Rockets’ fight

Stephen Silas on Houston’s regular-season opener: “This is our fifth game together, so we were disjointed a little bit, but I love our fight and our competitiveness.”

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Rockets rookie Jabari Smith Jr. sees blessing in hometown debut

“I thought he played well,” former NBA player Jabari Smith Sr. says of his son’s debut (17 points, 7 rebounds) with the Rockets. “I am proud of him. I am a dad, tonight.”

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Tank for Victor: The NBA’s Race to the Bottom

A look at the teams that will be in the running for projected No. 1 pick Victor Wembanyama.

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Takeaways: Jabari Smith Jr. scores 17 in NBA debut as Hawks edge Rockets

Jabari Smith Jr. (17 points, 7 rebounds) showed promising signs in his NBA debut, but the #Rockets were cold from the perimeter versus Trae Young and Atlanta.

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‘Now it is real’: Kevin Porter Jr., Jalen Green embracing early test for Rockets

“We are going to be one of the best backcourts,” Kevin Porter Jr. says of his pairing with Jalen Green. “This offseason we have been working, and that chemistry is easy between me and him.”

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Poll: NBA execs rank Jalen Green as No. 5 breakout candidate for 2022-23 season

NBA executives see #Rockets guard Jalen Green as among the top five breakout candidates for this season, according to a new poll from HoopsHype’s @MikeAScotto.

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Rockets likely to begin season with Bruno Fernando starting at center

Bruno Fernando, not Alperen Sengun, appears likely to start at center for the #Rockets in Wednesday’s regular-season opener, per @KellyIko of The Athletic.

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