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Rockets rookie Jabari Smith Jr. is his toughest critic during shooting slump

“I’m a shooter, and they’re not going in right now,” #Rockets rookie Jabari Smith Jr. says of his shooting slump. “It’s hard, because I’m my toughest critic.”

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Rockets’ effort, energy from Detroit win carries over into Monday’s practice

“We competed today, so whenever we have competitive practices, it gets to be ugly,” said John Lucas II, acting head coach for the #Rockets in the absence of Stephen Silas.

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Study: Rockets among NBA’s cheapest teams to follow this season

New research has revealed the cheapest NBA teams to follow this season, with the #Rockets coming in at No. 5 on the list. The data is determined by average gameday prices.

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Moving forward: Short-handed Rockets defeat Pistons behind KJ Martin, Tari Eason

“All I needed was time and opportunity to showcase what I could do,” Tari Eason said. “Tonight showed that a lot of guys in here are going to keep fighting.” #Rockets

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Pistons can't execute down the stretch in 117-114 loss to Rockets

DETROIT — The Pistons haven’t had many victories that would be considered easy. There was an opportunity for them to have one on Saturday, but instead Detroit relinquished an early 14-point lead to a lowly Houston Rockets team.

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Rockets coach Stephen Silas sees Tari Eason as impactful role player

#Rockets coach Stephen Silas sees lots of potential for rookie Tari Eason as an impactful role player. “He plays hard,” Silas says of Eason’s immediate contributions.

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Kobe Bryant’s impact is still being felt throughout the NBA

“He was a model for young guys,” #Rockets coach Stephen Silas says of the late Kobe Bryant. “He came into the league with that drive, passion, grit, and meanness.”

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Rockets vs. Cavs: Lineups, injury reports and broadcast info for Thursday

All you need to know ahead of the Rockets' matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday.

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Paolo Banchero Has Been a Revelation, Plus the Biggest Surprise Rookie

Examining the play of a few notable members of the 2022 NBA draft class.

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Stephen Silas dismisses youth, inexperience as an excuse in late collapse to Wizards

“We’ve got to be better than that,” Stephen Silas said of the #Rockets after Washington stormed back. “Whatever, young and inexperienced and all that, we’ve got to be better.”

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Coach Silas’ fierce message helps Rockets break 13-game losing streak

“If those expectations aren’t met, then the players need to know, and I let them know,” Stephen Silas says of his message to the #Rockets prior to Monday’s win.

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

With their losing streak finally over, can Alperen Sengun lead the #Rockets to a winning streak? They’ll have a chance Wednesday versus Washington as the Toyota Center homestand continues.

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Podcast: How Alperen Sengun’s higher usage is helping Jalen Green

In today’s podcast, @BenDuBose and @PauloAlvesNBA break down Monday’s #Rockets win and explore how Jalen Green is turning his season around — with help from Alperen Sengun.

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‘Chip on my shoulder’: Jalen Green leads desperate Rockets with another 40-point game

With a career-high 42 points in Monday’s #Rockets win, Jalen Green is now just the sixth player in NBA history to have at least three 40-point games before turning 21 years old.

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Third Hundred season to open with showdown between previous men’s champions

Trent Rockets are the holders while Southern Brave won the first edition in 2021.

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Takeaways: Rockets snap losing streak on Jalen Green’s career night

“I’m trying to be one of the best NBA players,” says Jalen Green, who scored a career-high 42 points in a win over Minnesota. “I’m trying to be coached, learn as much as I can.” #Rockets

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Disinterested Timberwolves beaten by lowly Rockets 119-114

HOUSTON – The Timberwolves played the Rockets three times in January, and even though Houston is the worst team in the league, none of the matchups were a breeze for the Wolves, including Monday.

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Los Angeles Lakers secure victory despite recording worst quarter in franchise history

LeBron James saved the Los Angeles Lakers after they recorded a new franchise low, as they suffered a brutal quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday

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

Can the #Rockets end their 13-game losing streak? Their best hope likely rests with Alperen Sengun, who is averaging 21.0 points (69.8% FG), 11.4 rebounds, and 6.4 assists over his last five games.

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Takeaways: Anthony Edwards blasts Jalen Green, Rockets lose 13th straight

Anthony Edwards scored 44 points and severely outplayed Jalen Green as the #Rockets extended their losing streak to an NBA-worst 13 games on Saturday in Minnesota.

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Anthony Edwards scores 44 points as Timberwolves take care of Rockets, 113-104

MINNEAPOLIS — A few moments into the second half of Saturday night's game with bottom-feeder Houston at Target Center, the Timberwolves finally decided to stop playing down to the competition.

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Report: Bucks open to trading four second-round draft picks to Rockets for Eric Gordon

Per @TheSteinLine, Milwaukee is open to trading four second-round draft picks for Eric Gordon. #Rockets general manager Rafael Stone, however, is still seeking a first-round pick.

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Rockets at Timberwolves: Saturday’s lineups, injury reports, broadcast and stream info

With Kevin Porter Jr. and Jabari Smith Jr. both doubtful with injuries, KJ Martin appears poised to get another start for the #Rockets on Saturday night in Minnesota.

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Q&A with ESPN’s Jeff Van Gundy: ‘Truly amazing’ Luka Doncic, Mavs’ needs and Dirk/T-Mac

DALLAS — Jeff Van Gundy and his ESPN crewmates are amid a playoff-like Dallas layover, having worked Wednesday night’s Mavericks-Atlanta game and with Mavericks-Miami on tap Friday night on ESPN.

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Injury to insult: Reeling Rockets lose Jabari Smith Jr. to ankle sprain

While extending their NBA-worst losing streak to 12 games, the #Rockets also lost prized rookie Jabari Smith Jr. to a right ankle sprain. His status for future games is unclear.

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