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Rockets credit ‘short memory’ for massive rally at Phoenix

“We needed this,” said Jalen Green, who scored a team-high 30 points in Houston’s epic rally at Phoenix. “I always say that after a win, but we really needed this heading into Golden State.”

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Reaction: Jalen Green scores 30 points, leads Rockets to stunning rally in Phoenix

Jalen Green scored a team-high 30 points and helped the #Rockets overcome a 16-point deficit in the second half, leading to a stunning road win over Devin Booker and the Suns.

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‘Very difficult’: Rockets look to adapt, learn from blowouts in Denver

#Rockets head coach Stephen Silas on losing twice in Denver: “It is very difficult, especially against a good veteran team that has been together for a long time.”

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‘Disappointed’: Rockets blasted from opening tipoff by Jamal Murray, Nuggets

#Rockets coach Stephen Silas on Wednesday’s blowout loss at Denver: “You can’t ease into these games. You’ve got to come in with a defensive mindset, a hard-play mindset, together.”

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Rockets at Nuggets: Wednesday’s lineups, injury reports, broadcast and stream info

Nikola Jokic thinks the #Rockets should play through Alperen Sengun more on offense. Will Stephen Silas follow that unsolicited advice in Wednesday’s rematch with the Nuggets?

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Nikola Jokic thinks Rockets should run more offense through Alperen Sengun

Nikola Jokic on #Rockets center Alperen Sengun: “This guy has the talent. I think they need to play a little bit more through him. Sometimes they look a little bit more stagnant.”

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Takeaways: Alperen Sengun learns in losing battle with Nikola Jokic

Denver pulled away from Houston in Monday’s second half, but it was a valuable learning experience for Alperen Sengun (18 points in 23 minutes) versus Nikola Jokic.

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Stephen Silas excited by Houston’s improvement on defense, rebounds

“That was the game,” #Rockets head coach Stephen Silas says of Houston’s late defensive effort in a win over Atlanta. “The extra effort plays, the big time rebounds we got.”

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Bruno Fernando feeling great, excited to finally rejoin Rockets

“I feel great,” says #Rockets center Bruno Fernando, who returned to Houston’s starting lineup on Friday. “It has been a long time coming, but I feel good.”

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Bruno Fernando nears return; Rockets open to playing Usman Garuba at forward

With big man Bruno Fernando on the verge of a return, #Rockets coach Stephen Silas is indicating a willingness to play Usman Garuba at power forward.

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Rockets rookies Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason learning to adapt quickly

After struggling Friday versus Indiana, #Rockets rookies Jabari Smith Jr. and Tari Eason showed the value of having a short memory with career nights Sunday versus Golden State.

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Takeaways: Eric Gordon scores season-high 24 points, but Rockets collapse vs. Pacers

Eric Gordon scored a season-high 24 points, but the Rockets blew an early 20-point lead in an offensively challenged home loss to Indiana. Kevin Porter Jr. sat out with a sore back.

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KJ Martin starts for Rockets as Kevin Porter Jr. sits out with back injury

With Kevin Porter Jr. sidelined by lower back soreness, #Rockets coach Stephen Silas opted against starting a replacement point guard and instead started KJ Martin.

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Usman Garuba focused on bringing energy, intensity to Rockets

“I just played with energy and intensity,” #Rockets center Usman Garuba says. “I tried to make the right plays on the offensive and defensive end, also. That is how we play.”

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Christian Wood, Tim Hardaway Jr. led the charge, but Mavericks fall short to Rockets

DALLAS -- On the day Houston agreed to trade Christian Wood to the Mavericks this past summer, Rockets coach Stephen Silas and Wood spoke about the business realities of the NBA.

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Block party: Rockets reject Mavs, Usman Garuba enjoys career night

The Rockets had a season-high 19 blocks in Wednesday’s win at Dallas, and Usman Garuba (12 points, 100% FG, 9 rebounds) was a force with the best night of his career.

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Eric Gordon, Rockets lament lack of ball movement on offense

“If you have a winning mentality, moving the ball is something you should do,” Rockets guard Eric Gordon said after Monday’s deflating loss to the Clippers.

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Rockets injury news: Jae’Sean Tate out weeks with lingering ankle issue

#Rockets forward Jae’Sean Tate (right ankle soreness) is still weeks away from a potential return to game action, per Monday’s update from head coach Stephen Silas.

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Rockets coach Stephen Silas explains lack of playing time for Josh Christopher

“We have 13 guys who deserve playing time, and it’s not always an easy call as far as who gets to play and who doesn’t,” Stephen Silas says regarding Josh Christopher’s lack of minutes.

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Kevin Porter Jr. sparks improved ball movement for Rockets

Kevin Porter dished out a season-high 11 assists as the #Rockets made 24 3-pointers in Monday’s win at Orlando, and head coach Stephen Silas loves the improved ball movement.

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Confidence grows for second-year Rockets big Alperen Sengun

“I know I have to play great this season,” #Rockets center Alperen Sengun (26 points, 13 rebounds) says. “I have to show what I am going to do. I am playing with confidence.”

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Podcast: Why Houston’s latest skid is especially frustrating

What can Stephen Silas do to get his team going, and how will Brooklyn replacing Steve Nash with Ime Udoka affect Houston’s future draft assets? @LockedOnRockets explores:

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Takeaways: Paul George, Clippers steal game late from KJ Martin, Rockets

KJ Martin (23 points) and the Rockets had a golden opportunity to end their losing streak, but Paul George (35 points) and the host Clippers stormed back in Monday’s closing seconds.

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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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