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Damian Lillard’s 71-Point Game Had Strong Kobe Bryant Vibes

The Trail Blazers star is so ready to do something that we haven’t seen in years.

Sports Illustrated

Lillard has 71 points, 13 threes as Blazers beat Rockets

His 13 3-pointers were one shy of the NBA record set by Golden State’s Klay Thompson in 2018. Lillard left the game with 44 seconds left, tied with Donovan Mitchell, Elgin Baylor (1960) and David Robinson (1994) for the eighth-most points scored in an NBA game.

Chicago Sun-Times

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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Lillard has 71 pts and 13 3s; Blazers beat Rockets 131-114

Damian Lillard set franchise and career highs with 71 points which tied for the most in the NBA this season and 13 3-pointers and the Portland Trail Blazers snapped a two-game losing streak with a 131-114 victory over the Houston Rockets

The Independent UK

Takeaways: Damian Lillard scores career-high 71 as Blazers best Rockets

All-Star guard Damian Lillard scored a career-high 71 points against the Rockets, including 41 in an epic first half, as Portland cruised to victory on Sunday night.

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Who is Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta?

We learn more about Tilman Fertitta, who recently placed a bid on the Washington Commanders.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta placed a bid on the Commanders

Another NBA owner is interested in the Commanders.

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Report: Rockets Owner Submits Bid to Buy Commanders

The only other known bidder at this time is 76ers and Devils owner Josh Harris.

Sports Illustrated

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.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Report: Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta involved in bidding for NFL’s Washington Commanders

Though he isn’t believed to be a frontrunner, #Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta is reportedly involved in the bidding for the NFL’s Commanders, according to the Washington Post.

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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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Daryl Morey on future of James Harden, 76ers: ‘Just focused on this season’

“I know [Harden] is just focused on this season and not the offseason,” 76ers president Daryl Morey says of James Harden, who could be a target for the #Rockets in 2023 free agency.

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NBA’s roster rules will force Rockets to make imminent transaction

Based on the NBA’s roster rules, the #Rockets will need to make a free agent signing, G League promotion, or two-way contract conversion by early in the week.

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NBA Twitter reacts to Klay Thompson’s 42-point performance in Warriors’ win vs. Rockets

On the way to a fiery 42-point performance in a shorthanded win for the Warriors, Klay Thompson drilled 12 triples over the Rockets on Friday night.

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Klay Thompson’s hot hand helps shorthanded Warriors torch Rockets

SAN FRANCISCO — Klay Thompson erupted for 42 points Friday night to help the shorthanded Golden State Warriors torch the lowly Houston Rockets 116-101.

USA Today Sports Media Group

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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Report: Ownership for Rockets, Astros television rights likely to change

Warner Bros. Discovery, which owns AT&T SportsNet channels, appears poised to exit the business. However, that probably won’t change much for #Rockets broadcasts.

Daily Mirror

NBA star James Harden returning to Houston Rockets viewed as 'real possibility'

James Harden was traded away from the Houston Rockets in 2021 after spending nine great years with the team, becoming a legend of the NBA franchise during that time

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Report: James Harden returning to Rockets ‘a very real possibility’

“Houston believes it is a legitimate possibility, and that’s not coming out of thin air,” ESPN’s Tim MacMahon says of a potential James Harden reunion in the 2023 offseason. #Rockets

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

As injuries linger for Kevin Porter Jr. and Jalen Green, #Rockets rookie TyTy Washington could be in line to get his first career start on Friday night in San Francisco.

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NBA Twitter reacts to Warriors’ loss vs. Lakers in first game after All-Star break

After the Warriors fell to the Lakers in their first game after the All-Star break, NBA Twitter chimed in with different reactions on Thursday night.

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Rafael Stone vows ‘super aggressive’ offseason for Rockets, with caveat

Regarding offseason plans, #Rockets GM Rafael Stone tells @KellyIko: “What we won’t do is chase things that we don’t think are long-term in our best interests.”

USA Today Sports Media Group

Podcast: Jabari Smith Jr.’s outlook and offseason Rockets hypotheticals

Dave Hardisty (@clutchfans) joins @BenDuBose and @PauloAlvesNBA to break down Jabari Smith Jr. as a rookie and hypothetical offseason trades involving Houston’s young core. #Rockets

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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

USA Today Sports Media Group

As All-Star break ends, Kevin Porter Jr., Jalen Green still sidelined for Rockets

As expected, Kevin Porter Jr. (left foot contusion) and Jalen Green (left groin strain) aren’t likely to play when the #Rockets emerge from the All-Star break on Friday at Golden State.

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