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Jabari Smith Jr. finds more structure, accountability for Rockets under Ime Udoka

“It’s not as much looseness,” Jabari Smith Jr. says of Ime Udoka’s coaching. “I would say it’s a lot more strict. It’s a lot more structured. Accountability, a lot more of that.”

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‘Hit first’: Jabari Smith Jr., Jalen Green prioritize fast starts in Houston

“We are an aggressive team, so the first two quarters, we are trying to come out and throw the first punch,” Jalen Green says of Houston’s dominant starts of late.

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As Rockets pile up wins, Jabari Smith Jr. shows growth while boosting efficiency

Since struggling late in San Antonio, Jabari Smith Jr. has shown growth during Houston’s current winning streak, and especially with his shooting efficiency.

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Recovered from injury, Tari Eason set to rejoin Rockets’ rotation versus Lakers

After missing time with a stress reaction in his leg, Rockets forward Tari Eason will make his 2023-24 regular-season debut on Wednesday versus the Lakers.

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As wins mount, Ime Udoka’s Rockets show improved defense, effort

“We always knew what we were capable of, and it was just a matter of time before we put it all together,” Jabari Smith Jr. says of Houston’s winning streak.

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Takeaways: Jalen Green breaks out as Rockets rout Kings, climb back to .500

Jalen Green dropped a game-high 23 points on elite efficiency in 26 minutes, and it led the #Rockets to a third straight win in Monday’s blowout of Sacramento.

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Kings at Rockets, Nov. 6: Lineups, how to watch, injury reports, uniforms

Led by Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks, the surging Rockets are looking for a third consecutive win in Monday’s rematch with Sacramento at Toyota Center.

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Winning streak: Rockets blast Kings as Dillon Brooks, Jabari Smith Jr. shine

Dillon Brooks and Jabari Smith Jr. combined for 47 points and 20 rebounds on elite shooting as Houston bullied its way past Sacramento and into a winning streak.

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‘Trending in the right direction’: Fred VanVleet, Rockets pleased by progress under Ime Udoka

“For a young team, you have to find ways to win and close out games, and we were able to do that tonight,” Fred VanVleet said after Houston’s first win of the season.

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Rockets 128, Hornets 119: With another 20-10 game, Fred VanVleet leads way to first win

Fred VanVleet had another 20+ point and 10+ assist game and led the Rockets to their first win of the season in Wednesday’s victory over Charlotte.

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Rockets pick up 2024-25 contract options of Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun, Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason

Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun, Jabari Smith Jr., and Tari Eason all had their contract options for the 2024-25 season officially picked up by the Rockets.

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NBA execs poll: Where Rockets rank among top young players to build around

In a poll of NBA execs, Houston’s Amen Thompson and Jabari Smith Jr. were viewed among the league’s top 10 players to build around who are under 25 years old.

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Takeaways: Alperen Sengun duels Victor Wembanyama as Spurs rally past Rockets

Alperen Sengun and Fred VanVleet each had 20-point double-doubles, but Houston’s missed free throws proved costly in an overtime loss at San Antonio.

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‘Not what we want our identity to be’: Rockets struggle against physical Magic

“We came out on our heels a little bit, and they punched us in the mouth,” Jabari Smith Jr. says. “They came out aggressive. That was something we are not used to.”

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Takeaways: Magic stifle Rockets as Jalen Green, Amen Thompson, Jabari Smith Jr. struggle in opener

It was a rough opening night for Jalen Green, Amen Thompson, and Jabari Smith Jr. as Orlando’s defense suffocated the #Rockets en route to a 116-86 win.

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Rockets at Magic, Oct. 25: Live stream, how to watch, TV channel, start time

Houston opens its 2023-24 regular season with Wednesday’s game in Orlando, where second-year forwards Jabari Smith Jr. and Paolo Banchero will duel.

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Takeaways: Jabari Smith Jr. leads Rockets in short-handed loss to Victor Wembanyama’s Spurs

Jabari Smith Jr. led the short-handed #Rockets with 20 points (50% FG) in 24 minutes, but Houston still suffered its first preseason loss on Wednesday in San Antonio.

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Rockets at Spurs, Oct. 18: Live stream, how to watch, TV channel, start time

After sitting out Monday’s preseason loss to the Rockets, Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama appears set to play in Wednesday’s rematch from San Antonio.

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Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. ready for challenge of facing Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama

Jabari Smith Jr. on playing against Victor Wembanyama: “It is extraordinary to see his ability, so you just want to play against him and see it for yourself.”

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Rockets at Spurs, Oct. 16: Live stream, how to watch, TV channel, start time

In the first of three games in 11 days between the teams, Jabari Smith Jr. and the #Rockets visit San Antonio on Monday. Victor Wembanyama is sitting out.

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Podcast: Reaction to Houston’s hot start in 2023-24 preseason

Can Cam Whitmore force his way into Ime Udoka’s rotation? Today’s @TheLagerLine explores that and other key takeaways from Houston’s 2-0 start to the preseason.

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Takeaways: Rockets blast Pelicans as Jabari Smith Jr. leads preseason rout

#Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. was dominant with 22 points and 9 rebounds on elite efficiency as Houston routed the Pelicans in Thursday’s exhibition.

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Ime Udoka pleased by Rockets’ effort early in 2023-24 preseason

“The effort is something I talked about the first day, and they never lacked as far as that goes,” Ime Udoka says of Houston’s early preseason performance. #Rockets

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Report: Rockets to pick up contract options on Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun, Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason

The #Rockets will pick up the 2024-25 contract options on Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun, Jabari Smith Jr., and Alperen Sengun, the Houston Chronicle reports.

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Rockets at Pelicans, Oct. 12: Live stream, how to watch, lineups, start time

Alperen Sengun and the #Rockets hit the road for the first time in the 2023-24 preseason with Thursday’s matchup versus Zion Williamson and New Orleans.

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