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Reaction: Jalen Green leads Rockets to blowout win over short-handed Blazers

Prized rookie Jalen Green scored 23 points in under 28 minutes, shooting 5-of-10 on 3-pointers and 56.3% overall. It led the young Rockets to one of their easiest wins of the season in Portland.

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2022 NBA draft race: March 26 update for Rockets, Nets picks

After losing on Friday, Detroit (20-54) pulled within a game of the Rockets (19-55), who won with ease versus injury-ravaged Portland.

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Rockets at Trail Blazers: Prediction, point spread, odds, over/under, betting picks (March 25)

Despite having the NBA’s worst record and being on the road, Jalen Green and the young Rockets are still favored over what is left of the Trail Blazers.

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2022 NBA draft race: March 25 update for Rockets, Nets picks

The Rockets (18-55) and Pistons (20-53) each have a game on Friday night, which could prove pivotal in the 2022 NBA draft race — since Houston is in a rare position as a road favorite.

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

With a slim lead in the 2022 NBA draft race, the Rockets begin a softer portion of their closing 2021-22 schedule with a back-to-back in Portland on Friday and Saturday nights.

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A star is born: How James Harden morphed from ‘nothing special’ to a generational talent

LOS ANGELES — When James Harden walked into the Artesia High School gym the summer of 2003, then-coach Scott Pera said the freshman-to-be was “nothing special.”

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2022 NBA draft race: March 24 update for Rockets, Nets picks

Between Houston’s loss on Wednesday and a victory by Detroit, the Rockets now own a two-game lead (in the win column) in the race for the 2022 NBA draft’s No. 1 positioning slot.

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Alperen Sengun continues strong play in Houston’s icy loss at Dallas

Rookie big man Alperen Sengun had 14 points and 11 rebounds in just 22 minutes, but Houston connected on just 4-of-28 from 3-point range (14.3%) in a blowout loss at Dallas.

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Rockets encouraged by growth of Christian Wood, Alperen Sengun duo

Rockets coach Stephen Silas is encouraged by the growth of the Christian Wood-Alperen Sengun duo: “I had a conversation with Christian about that today. They’ve played well together.”

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No long-term concern on Luka Doncic ankle injury

Callie Caplan: Jason Kidd on Luka Doncic's absence tonight vs. Rockets for right ankle soreness: "No long-term concern. Hopefully he'll be ready to practice tomorrow." Source: Twitter @CallieCaplan What's the buzz on Twitter? Eddie Sefko @ ESefko ...

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Rockets signing G League forward Anthony Lamb to two-way contract

By signing Anthony Lamb to a two-way deal, the Rockets will have an easier time retaining the 24-year-old during the upcoming offseason, since he will become a restricted free agent.

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Republican Royce White isn’t the average jock turned politician

While the 30-year-old’s self-determined streak might have cost him a lucrative NBA career, he has a decent shot at being elected to Congress

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2022 NBA draft race: March 23 update for Rockets, Nets picks

Orlando’s improbable win over Golden State on Tuesday night gives the Rockets a bit more breathing room in the race for top 2022 NBA draft positioning.

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Rockets at Mavericks: Prediction, point spread, odds, over/under, betting picks (March 23)

The Mavericks are clear home favorites on Wednesday versus the Rockets, but the spread is in single digits due to the injury absence of Luka Doncic.

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NCAA Sweet 16 matchups for potential Houston Rockets draft picks

Gonzaga’s Chet Holmgren and Duke’s Paolo Banchero are so close to an Elite Eight showdown. Here’s our look at who Rockets fans should watch in the Sweet 16 for 2022 NBA draft purposes.

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

The Mavericks are 3-0 versus Houston this season, but they will be missing superstar guard Luka Doncic on Wednesday. For the Rockets, Christian Wood enters with strong momentum.

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‘Heat check’: Rockets celebrate electric second half by Christian Wood

“I was just, like, in shock,” Rockets rookie Jalen Green said of Christian Wood’s 30-point explosion in Monday’s second half. “We knew he was hot, and we just kept feeding him.”

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2022 NBA draft race: March 22 update for Rockets, Nets picks

Houston’s unexpected win on Monday narrowed the gap, but the Rockets still hold a one-game advantage for the No. 1 positioning slot in the 2022 NBA draft.

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Christian Wood erupts with career-high 39 points as Rockets rout Wizards

Thanks to a career night by Christian Wood (39 points), Houston turned a 23-point deficit into an 18-point win on Monday versus Washington. Here’s how the Rockets and their fans reacted.

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Wizards at Rockets: Prediction, point spread, odds, over/under, betting picks (March 21)

The Wizards (-4.5) are moderate favorites at Houston on what will be the first-ever NBA bobblehead night for Rockets rookie Jalen Green.

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2022 NBA draft race: March 21 update for Rockets, Nets picks

Orlando (19-53) won on Sunday, which gives the Rockets (17-54) a two-game advantage in the all-important win column for the No. 1 positioning slot entering the 2022 NBA draft lottery.

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Rockets rookie Alperen Sengun explains his flexing celebrations

Rockets rookie Alperen Sengun explains his flexing celebration: “I love my muscles. I have more muscle now than at the beginning of the season, which is why you’re seeing those reactions.”

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

Rockets rookie Jalen Green struggled as a shooter in Sunday’s loss to Memphis, but he gets an immediate shot at redemption on Monday as part of his first bobblehead night.

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Alperen Sengun, Dennis Schroder energize Rockets in loss to Grizzlies

Alperen Sengun and Dennis Schroder were dynamic off the Houston bench, but the Rockets didn’t shoot nearly well enough to compete with Memphis on Sunday afternoon.

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Ja Morant dealing with day-to-day soreness, Grizzlies trying to give him some rest

Damichael Cole: Taylor Jenkins gave an update on Ja Morant: "He's doing well, just dealing with some day to day soreness right now, so we're just going to try to give him a few days." Source: Twitter @DamichaelC What's the buzz on Twitter? Damichael ...

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