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With Daishen Nix ill, TyTy Washington takes advantage of first rotation minutes in Houston

With Daishen Nix under the weather, #Rockets rookie TyTy Washington took advantage of his first rotation minutes at point guard with 5 assists and 0 turnovers in 12 minutes.

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Rockets fight back with late defensive push as Tyler Herro, Heat hold on

Tyler Herro’s career-high 41 points allowed Miami to hold on and snap Houston’s home winning streak. But by pitching a shutout over the final five minutes, the #Rockets flashed their potential.

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Rockets coach Stephen Silas balances basketball with grieving

“I kind of didn’t want the game to end,” a grieving Stephen Silas said with a slight smile after watching his #Rockets defeat Phoenix. “Now, it is like real life starts up again.”

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Stephen Silas thanks Monty Williams for postgame hug, heartfelt words

Stephen Silas on Suns coach Monty Williams: “He has a great way of communicating, and tonight his way was through a hug, which I needed. I love him for that. He’s a good man.”

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Takeaways: Jalen Green, Rockets stifle Suns, extend home winning streak to five

Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun had a game-high 26 points and 16 rebounds, respectively, leading Houston to its fifth straight home win in Tuesday’s rout over Chris Paul’s Suns.

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Stephen Silas returns to Rockets after one-game bereavement absence

After missing Sunday’s game due to the death of his father, Paul Silas, #Rockets head coach Stephen Silas was back on the sidelines Tuesday night.

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Paul Silas, 3-time NBA champion and longtime coach, dies at 79

“He combined the knowledge developed over nearly 40 years as an NBA player and coach with an innate understanding of how to mix discipline with his never-ending positivity,” Charlotte Hornets chairman Michael Jordan said.

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LeBron James reflects on the life of Paul Silas, his first NBA coach

LeBron James talks about his memories of Paul Silas, his first NBA head coach, who passed away on Sunday.

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Led by John Lucas and playing for Stephen Silas, Rockets emphasize defense, accountability in win

“We had a really good day of practice,” John Lucas said after Houston's big win over Milwaukee. “We talked about accountability, being professional, and starting to grow up.”

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‘That was for coach’: Jalen Green, Jabari Smith Jr. will Rockets past Bucks

With Stephen Silas out after his father’s death, Jalen Green (on offense) and Jabari Smith Jr. (on defense) led an inspired #Rockets effort in an emotional, feel-good win over Milwaukee.

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Paul Silas, the former head coach of Charlotte Hornets and once an NBA star, has died

Paul Silas, an NBA star player who later was the head coach of the Charlotte NBA franchise on two different occasions, has died. He was 79.

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Boston Celtics alumni, NBA react to Paul Silas’ passing

The Creighton standout played for Atlanta Hawks, Phoenix Suns, Denver Nuggets, and Seattle SuperSonics organizations over the course of his career as a player beyond Boston.

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Stephen Silas taking time away from Rockets after death of father, Paul Silas

John Lucas appears set to lead the #Rockets as head coach for at least one game after the death of Paul Silas, father of Houston’s Stephen Silas.

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Three-time NBA champion and two-time All Star Paul Silas passes away aged 79

Boston Celtics legend and three-time NBA champion Paul Silas, who enjoyed an illustrious 16-year career as a player before becoming a head coach, has died aged 79

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Former Boston Celtics champion forward Paul Silas passes away at age 79

In Boston, Silas won two NBA titles in 1974 and 1976, made All-Star again in 1975, and made All-Defensive First Team in 1975 and 1976.

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Three-Time NBA Champion, Longtime Coach Paul Silas Dies at 79

Known as an elite rebounder and defender during his playing career, he later carved out a steady role in the coaching world.

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Rockets coach Stephen Silas explains Josh Christopher’s trip to G League

“It’s not a demotion at all, and he doesn’t see it as a demotion,” #Rockets coach Stephen Silas says of Josh Christopher’s G League stint. “He needed some minutes.”

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‘Play harder’: Rockets coach Stephen Silas disappointed by Spurs loss

#Rockets coach Stephen Silas on Houston’s loss in San Antonio: “I didn’t like our swagger tonight. I didn’t like our defensive intensity. I didn’t like our attention to detail.”

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With playing time scarce, Rockets assign Josh Christopher to NBA G League

With his playing time increasingly scarce, second-year guard Josh Christopher is being sent from the #Rockets to their NBA G League affiliate, the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) Vipers.

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Stephen Silas celebrates release of native Houstonian Brittney Griner

In pregame remarks, #Rockets coach Stephen Silas showed support for the release of native Houstonian Brittney Griner. “It’s a great day, and I’m so happy for her,” Silas said.

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Rockets status updates: Kevin Porter Jr. questionable, TyTy Washington back with team

Rookie guard TyTy Washington is back with the #Rockets after a stint with Houston’s NBA G League affiliate, and he could prove useful now that Kevin Porter Jr.’s status is in question.

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Takeaways: Jalen Green outduels James Harden as Rockets outlast 76ers

Jalen Green had a team-high 27 points and 7 assists to lead his #Rockets to a dramatic win over James Harden and the 76ers. Houston is 2-1 in its last three games and 4-3 in its last seven.

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Home for the holidays: Rockets-friendly schedule on tap for December

The #Rockets play at home for eight of their next nine games, and they won’t leave Texas again until after Christmas. That’s welcome news for Houston, which opened with 15 of 23 on the road.

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Takeaways: Steph Curry, Andrew Wiggins blast road-weary Rockets

Warriors veterans Steph Curry and Andrew Wiggins each hit eight 3-pointers on Saturday, whereas the #Rockets made just three as an entire team. That made for a difficult formula.

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