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Stephen Silas returns to Rockets after one-game bereavement absence

After missing Sunday’s game due to the death of his father, Paul Silas, #Rockets head coach Stephen Silas was back on the sidelines Tuesday night.

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Paul Silas, 3-time NBA champion and longtime coach, dies at 79

“He combined the knowledge developed over nearly 40 years as an NBA player and coach with an innate understanding of how to mix discipline with his never-ending positivity,” Charlotte Hornets chairman Michael Jordan said.

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As Suns look for revenge, Rockets vow to be tough team to play against

“This game is going to be one they feel they can get right, because they feel like we started them on their downward spiral,” interim #Rockets coach John Lucas says of the Suns.

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Suns at Rockets: Tuesday’s lineups, injury reports, broadcast and stream info

After losing to Jalen Green and the #Rockets back on Dec. 2, Phoenix has suddenly lost five of its past six games. Meanwhile, Houston has won four straight at home inside Toyota Center.

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Rockets coach John Lucas loves clutch scoring, impeccable defense by Jalen Green

“I think Jalen had one of his finest games,” John Lucas says of Jalen Green. “He made his free throws. He attacked. What is even funnier was that his defense was impeccable.” #Rockets

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Jabari Smith defended Giannis Antetokounmpo as well as you will ever see from an NBA rookie

The Rockets had the worst defense in the NBA last season. Jabari Smith can change that.

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Report: Rockets set trade asking prices for Eric Gordon, KJ Martin

As NBA trade season approaches, @ShamsCharania reports that Houston wants a first-round pick for Eric Gordon and a “very good one” to consider moving KJ Martin.

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Led by John Lucas and playing for Stephen Silas, Rockets emphasize defense, accountability in win

“We had a really good day of practice,” John Lucas said after Houston's big win over Milwaukee. “We talked about accountability, being professional, and starting to grow up.”

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‘That was for coach’: Jalen Green, Jabari Smith Jr. will Rockets past Bucks

With Stephen Silas out after his father’s death, Jalen Green (on offense) and Jabari Smith Jr. (on defense) led an inspired #Rockets effort in an emotional, feel-good win over Milwaukee.

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Boston Celtics alumni, NBA react to Paul Silas’ passing

The Creighton standout played for Atlanta Hawks, Phoenix Suns, Denver Nuggets, and Seattle SuperSonics organizations over the course of his career as a player beyond Boston.

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Stephen Silas taking time away from Rockets after death of father, Paul Silas

John Lucas appears set to lead the #Rockets as head coach for at least one game after the death of Paul Silas, father of Houston’s Stephen Silas.

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Podcast: Expectations for Houston’s season-long homestand and beyond

With the #Rockets at Toyota Center for seven straight games, today’s @TheLagerLine podcast explores reasons for the team’s striking home-road discrepancy this season.

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Bucks at Rockets: Sunday’s lineups, injury reports, broadcast and stream info

As the #Rockets kick off a season-long homestand, they’re hoping for growth by Jalen Green, who has shot 35.1% overall and 16.7% on 3-pointers over his last six games.

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Rockets coach Stephen Silas explains Josh Christopher’s trip to G League

“It’s not a demotion at all, and he doesn’t see it as a demotion,” #Rockets coach Stephen Silas says of Josh Christopher’s G League stint. “He needed some minutes.”

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‘Play harder’: Rockets coach Stephen Silas disappointed by Spurs loss

#Rockets coach Stephen Silas on Houston’s loss in San Antonio: “I didn’t like our swagger tonight. I didn’t like our defensive intensity. I didn’t like our attention to detail.”

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With playing time scarce, Rockets assign Josh Christopher to NBA G League

With his playing time increasingly scarce, second-year guard Josh Christopher is being sent from the #Rockets to their NBA G League affiliate, the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) Vipers.

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Takeaways: Jabari Smith Jr. has career night as Rockets lose to Keldon Johnson, Spurs

#Rockets rookie Jabari Smith Jr. continued his recent surge by scoring a career-high 23 points, but it wasn’t enough to win Thursday versus Keldon Johnson and the hot-shooting Spurs.

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NBA Twitter astonished by Alperen Sengun’s near-poster dunk on Zach Collins

The dunk didn’t count due to a controversial offensive foul call, but #Rockets center Alperen Sengun turned heads with his vicious throwdown over Zach Collins in San Antonio.

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Study: Jalen Green, Kevin Porter Jr. are Houston’s best financial values of 2022-23

#Rockets guards Jalen Green and Kevin Porter Jr. are among Houston’s best value contracts this season, according to the Global Rating metric by @HoopsHype.

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NBA Betting: 1 bet to consider placing ahead of Clippers-Heat, Rockets-Spurs and Nuggets-Blazers

Predicting the best bets ahead of Thursday's three NBA games.

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Rockets status updates: Kevin Porter Jr. questionable, TyTy Washington back with team

Rookie guard TyTy Washington is back with the #Rockets after a stint with Houston’s NBA G League affiliate, and he could prove useful now that Kevin Porter Jr.’s status is in question.

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Rockets at Spurs: Thursday’s lineups, injury reports, broadcast and stream info

The Spurs have lost 12 straight games and have the fewest home wins of any NBA team, but the #Rockets are just 3-12 on the road. Something has to give on Thursday in San Antonio.

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Jabari Smith Jr. showing steady rookie improvement for Rockets

#Rockets rookie Jabari Smith Jr. is averaging 13.2 points and 8.2 rebounds over his last 13 games, and he’s shooting nearly 40.0% on 3-pointers at high volume.

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Jalen Green partners with Houston officials to upgrade basketball infrastructure

“Seeing the kid’s faces afterward, seeing them smile, and their reactions are good,” Jalen Green says. “They see me, and they see what is being built. That is the best part for me.”

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Kevin Porter Jr. shows maturity, growth as Rockets outlast James Harden, 76ers

Doc Rivers on Kevin Porter: “Maturity is important in life. You can see it in his game. He had to do all the other things to become a really good NBA player. It looks like he is on that route.”

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