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In return to Cleveland, Rockets praise Kevin Porter Jr.’s personal growth

Sunday was Kevin Porter Jr.’s first time playing in Cleveland since being traded to Houston. Stephen Silas, Rafael Stone, and Cavaliers coach JB Bickerstaff all praised his personal growth.

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In Memphis blowout, Stephen Silas frustrated by Rockets’ lack of physicality

“We knew the physicality was going to be the number one thing,” #Rockets coach Stephen Silas says of the loss at Memphis. “We were just letting them run around wherever they wanted.”

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Stephen Silas sees Rockets growing in maturity, poise as 2022-23 season winds down

Stephen Silas: “From where we started the season [to] now, we just look like a more mature team, a more settled team, and a team that has more purpose.” #Rockets

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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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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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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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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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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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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

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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

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Brooklyn’s Mikal Bridges to Rockets: Don’t get comfortable with losing

“I like them a lot, and they are all talented as hell,” Brooklyn’s Mikal Bridges told @BigSargeSportz after winning in Houston. “They just can’t get comfortable with losing.” #Rockets

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Rockets star Jalen Green limiting turnovers since injury return

In five games since returning from injury, Jalen Green is averaging only 1.4 turnovers, down from his previous average of 2.9 per game. #Rockets coach Stephen Silas explained the growth.

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Takeaways: Desmond Bane shoots Grizzlies past Jalen Green, Rockets

In his second game back from injury, Jalen Green scored 20 points in 29 minutes while hitting 4-of-7 from 3-point range (57.1%). It still wasn't nearly enough to beat Memphis. #Rockets

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Rockets coach Stephen Silas clarifies views on Alperen Sengun, defense

In candid comments, #Rockets coach Stephen Silas expanded upon his recent remarks regarding Alperen Sengun and his defensive limitations.

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After seven-week injury absence, Kevin Porter Jr. rejoining Rockets

For the first time since injuring his left foot on Jan. 11, starting point guard Kevin Porter Jr. is expected to be back in the #Rockets lineup on Wednesday night versus Memphis.

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Jalen Green rejoins Rockets, pledges to lock in as season winds down

Jalen Green on his #Rockets return: “I called Coach [Stephen Silas] the other day and was just telling him like, ‘These last games, I’m with you. I’m ready to lock in.’”

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Jalen Green returns to Rockets’ lineup, Kevin Porter Jr. close

The #Rockets play at home Tuesday for the first time in nearly three weeks, and they’ll have at least one of their two recently injured guards back in the lineup.

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Rockets coach Stephen Silas criticizes Alperen Sengun’s defense

“They went at him in pick-and-roll,” #Rockets coach Stephen Silas says of Alperen Sengun’s defense versus Portland. “Every single one.” Sengun said he can be better.

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Rockets rookie TyTy Washington finding his voice, building confidence

In his first career start at Golden State, the #Rockets were +2 in the 34 minutes that rookie TyTy Washington played, and -17 in the 14 minutes that he was on the bench.

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

#Rockets rookie TyTy Washington is increasingly playing more minutes, and he gets his biggest test yet when Houston visits Damian Lillard and Portland on Sunday night.

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Takeaways: Klay Thompson shows peak form as Warriors blast Rockets

With 42 points on 12-of-17 shooting from 3-point range, Klay Thompson showed what he can still do as the Warriors routed Houston, 116-101. KJ Martin led the #Rockets with 22 points.

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TyTy Washington, Josh Christopher have opportunity with short-handed Rockets

Stephen Silas on Josh Christopher and TyTy Washington: “We need the ball handling and scoring, for sure. My response to them is always, ‘Stay ready; your time is coming.’” #Rockets

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Three concerns for Houston Rockets out of 2023 All-Star break

Our @BigSargeSportz examines three concerns for the #Rockets as they emerge from the All-Star break, starting with the health of Kevin Porter Jr. and Jalen Green.

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