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Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant tried to set a different tone inside the media room after an earlier back-and-forth with the Houston Chronicle's Varun Shankar made the rounds on social media.
The Houston Rockets, enjoying a 7-2 start and their best early performance since the 2017-18 record‑setting season, face a crucial need at backup center. Injuries have sidelined Steven Adams and Clint Capela, exposing a vulnerability that could jeopardize their playoff push. With Ime Udoka at the helm and a deep roster, the Rockets sit near the top of the Western Conference, but their assets—including multiple 2027 draft picks from the Nets and Suns—make a mid‑season trade for an athletic backup center a realistic option before the deadline.
Veteran guard Marcus Smart reunites with former Rockets coach Ime Udoka in Houston, signing a two‑year, $12.4 million deal and immediately boosting the Rockets' backcourt. In his first six games, Smart posts 9.8 points, 2.5 assists and 1.3 steals while the team enjoys a +11.7 net rating when he’s on the floor. Meanwhile, Victor Wembanyama erupts for 52 points, 24 rebounds and eight blocks in a 112‑111 win over Dallas, snapping a slump in shooting and free‑throw percentages. Spurs wing Devin Vassell struggles early at 10.6 points per game but remains a starter, and Mavericks' new shooting coach Rob Fodor is already influencing players like Naji Marshall toward a 45% three‑point rate. The roundup also touches on Cooper Flagg’s development and Dallas’s Western Conference aspirations.
The Timberwolves' win over the Rockets gave them their first quality win since Anthony Edwards was sidelined.
The Mavericks sit at 4-4 after a 3‑2 stretch, earning an A‑ grade from Mavs Moneyball. Wins over Miami (113‑109), OKC (120‑96) and Houston (116‑111) highlighted a playoff‑ready line‑up featuring Kyrie Irving, Cooper Flagg (24.8 ppg) and P.J. Washington, while Zaccharie Risacher earned straight A’s for his defensive impact—holding SG‑A to 21 points and joining a rare 10‑steal/10‑block club. Recent losses to Sacramento and the Spurs exposed Flagg’s slump (10‑of‑38 shooting) and Morez Johnson Jr.’s underperformance. Dallas now faces a three‑game home swing against Brooklyn, Utah and Indiana, needing Flagg to rebound and the rest to stay consistent.
Jaylen Clark is emerging as a crucial backup for the Minnesota Timberwolves, delivering a 10-point, 2‑steal performance with 2‑for‑3 three‑point shooting in a 117‑107 win over Houston on Nov. 4. With Anthony Edwards and Terrence Shannon Jr. sidelined, Clark's defensive tenacity—praised by Jaden McDaniels—and his ability to create turnovers give coach Chris Finch flexibility to rest starters and shift defensive assignments. While his shooting remains inconsistent, Finch notes Clark’s confidence and shot‑readiness, emphasizing his role as a reliable, energy‑driven option rather than a primary scorer. The Timberwolves hope Clark can sustain this impact as the roster returns to health, forcing Finch to keep him in the rotation.
The Houston Rockets fall 117-107 to the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Toyota Center, snapping a brief surge after fixing many of last season's flaws. Despite Alperen Sengun’s triple‑double (17 points, 12 rebounds, 10 assists) and contributions from Kevin Durant (21) and Fred VanVleet (18), Houston sputters in the fourth, committing four turnovers and shooting just 7‑of‑16, while the Wolves hit 13‑of‑21. LaMelo Ball (20) and Ayo Dosunmu (21) lead Minnesota, which wins despite missing Anthony Edwards and Terrence Shannon Jr. The loss highlights lingering fourth‑quarter woes as the Rockets eye a road game against the Phoenix Suns Saturday.
LaMelo Ball scored 20 points, including 12 in the fourth quarter, as the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Houston Rockets 117-107 on Wednesday. The post Chris Finch praises LaMelo Ball’s growth without Edwards appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Houston Rockets 117-107 on Wednesday, November 4, behind 21 points from Ayo Dosunmu and a decisive fourth-quarter performance from Jonathan Kuminga. The post Jonathan Kuminga sparks Timberwolves win over Rockets appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Minnesota Timberwolves rally past the Houston Rockets 117-107 on Nov. 4, 2026, clinching their first clutch win of the season. LaMelo Ball redeems a foul-filled start by scoring 20 points, shooting 4‑for‑4 in the fourth quarter, while Ayo Dosunmu fuels a "blue tsunami" transition surge with 12 first‑half points on perfect rim attempts. Jonathan Kuminga adds a decisive boost, hitting two big threes and battling Amen Thompson with gritty defense. The Wolves force 18 Rockets turnovers, capitalize on a +14 point turnover margin, and shoot 53% from the line (10‑of‑19). Strategic matchups—Dosunmu on Van Fleet, McDaniels on KD, Kuminga on Thompson, Ball on Jabari Smith—drive the win.
The Minnesota Timberwolves were impressive in their clutch 117-107 victory over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night.
The Minnesota Timberwolves may be without star guard Anthony Edwards, but that didn't stop them from handing the Houston Rockets their second loss of the season.
In the second quarter of Minnesota's 112‑108 win over Houston on Nov. 5, Timberwolves forward Jonathan Kuminga was flagged for a Flagrant‑1 after elbowing Rockets center Alperen Sengun in the face following a rebound. The incident ignited a brief bench‑clearing scuffle, but Kuminga avoided a second‑degree foul and ejection. He finished with eight points, five rebounds and four assists in 21 minutes. The article notes Kuminga’s rising defensive role amid Anthony Edwards’ knee injury and the Rockets’ interior challenges.
The Minnesota Timberwolves (5-3) host the Houston Rockets (7-1) on November 4 at 8:30 PM ET, streamed on Fubo and broadcast on Space City Home Network. Minnesota rides a 112‑100 win over Milwaukee, highlighted by LaMelo Ball’s 34 points, while Houston comes off a 109‑93 victory over Boston, with Alperen Sengun dropping 26. Both teams enter the game with strong starts despite injuries—Anthony Edwards remains sidelined for the Wolves. The matchup promises high‑scoring play and a test of Houston’s early dominance against a resilient Timberwolves squad.
The Houston Rockets host the Minnesota Timberwolves on November 4, 2026 at the Toyota Center, looking to maintain their recent scoring surge. The Rockets’ probable lineup features Fred VanVleet, Amen Thompson, Jabari Smith Jr., Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengün, while the Wolves counter with LaMelo Ball, Ayo Dosunmu, Jaden McDaniels, Jonathan Kuminga and Rudy Gobert. The game airs at 7:30 PM CST on Space City Home Network.
In a new Celtics Daily episode, analyst Bobby Manning outlines how Boston’s system has reshaped Jayson Tatum’s game this season ahead of his first rest day against Milwaukee. He reviews early‑season stats, breaking down performances against Detroit, Brooklyn, Chicago, Orlando and a standout showing versus the Rockets, plus how Paul George’s role impacts Tatum. Manning also argues Tatum merits MVP recognition, tying the analysis to a PrizePicks partnership.
In the latest Big 3 NBA Podcast, Sherrod Blakely, Gary Washburn, and Kwani Lunis dissect the Celtics’ 112‑107 loss to Houston that ended their five‑game winning streak. The hosts evaluate which role players have stepped up for Jayson Tatum and highlight those still lagging, then turn their attention to a potential Mitchell Robinson dilemma, questioning whether his limited impact threatens the big‑man rotation. The episode offers a deep dive into Boston’s supporting cast and the tweaks needed to sustain momentum.
Jayson Tatum's recent slump fuels a heated post‑game outburst after the Celtics' 109-93 loss to the Houston Rockets on Nov. 3, 2026. Despite averaging 27 points, 6 rebounds and nearly 8 assists, Tatum shoots just 22.9% from three and under 40% overall, going 5-of-16 from the field (31.3%) and 1-of-7 from three in the defeat. Frustrated, he slammed a hand‑sanitizer dispenser and ignored teammate Marcus Smart's dap. The article questions Boston's reliance on Tatum and its 5‑2 record, suggesting deeper concerns for the franchise.
The Rockets face the Timberwolves on Nov. 4 with both clubs nursing key injuries. Houston lists center Clint Capela as questionable with a right ankle sprain, a blow that matters even more as Steven Adams is out with a soleus strain, leaving the Rockets reliant on Capela and Alperen Sengun for interior size. Minnesota’s Terrence Shannon Jr. is also questionable after a left hip contusion, while Anthony Edwards (post‑knee surgery) and Donte DiVincenzo (Achilles repair) remain sidelined. The Rockets sit 7‑1 after a 109‑93 win over Boston, and the Timberwolves are 5‑3 following a 112‑100 victory over Milwaukee, making the health of Capela and Shannon pivotal for Wednesday’s rotation decisions.
DeMarcus Cousins tells ClutchPoints that the Houston Rockets are genuine title contenders after a 7‑1 start and a 112‑103 win over Boston, despite Kevin Durant finishing with just 12 points. Cousins praised the roster’s depth and balance at every position, calling it the most complete Rockets team he’s seen in years. He says health is the only hurdle as the Western Conference tightens, and believes this is Houston’s year to break out and challenge for the NBA championship.
A lively roundtable at Mavs Moneyball debates what it would take for Dallas to trade Kyrie Irving. Contributors cite Houston or Detroit as realistic partners, demanding multiple first‑round picks and a young, production‑ready player to replace Irving’s 34‑year‑old output. While some argue the veteran’s age and recent knee surgery make a deal sensible, others warn that shedding Irving could leave the Mavericks without the veteran leadership needed alongside Luka Dončić. The consensus: only a “no‑brainer” package—high‑upside youth plus substantial draft capital—could justify moving the guard.
The Canis Hoopus preview spotlights the Minnesota Timberwolves (5-3) traveling to Houston on Nov. 4 at 7:30 PM CT to face the conference‑leading Rockets (7-1) at the Toyota Center. With Anthony Edwards out, the Wolves rely on LaMelo Ball’s 34‑point, 6‑reb, 6‑assist performance and Ayo Dosunmu’s versatile play, while Houston leans on Fred VanVleet’s return and a fast‑paced offense that has turned defense into scoring. The article teases a clash of speed and transition, referencing recent wins over the Bucks and a contentious Kevin Durant interview, and invites fans to join the pre‑game thread for memes, analysis, and commentary.
The Wolves (5‑3) travel to Houston on Nov. 4 to take on the conference‑leading Rockets (7‑1) at 7:30 PM CT. Houston’s recent surge comes from a fast‑paced offense bolstered by Fred VanVleet’s return, while Minnesota copes with Anthony Edwards’ absence by leaning on LaMelo Ball’s speed and Ayo Dosunmu’s versatile play. The Wolves fresh off a win over Milwaukee aim to keep their transition game alive against a Rockets squad that’s turning defense into scoring. Highlighted stats include Ball’s 34‑point, 6‑reb, 6‑assist night and his record as the fastest player to 1,000 career threes.
After the Rockets' 119-98 win over Boston, Kevin Durant snapped at reporter Varun Shankar for questioning his low shooting volume, sparking a heated exchange. Former teammate DeMarcus Cousins defended Durant on Gil’s Arena, saying the criticism shows a lack of understanding of team dynamics. Durant logged just 12 points on six shots, far below his usual attempts, as the Rockets rely on other scorers like Alperen Şengün (26 points) and Jabari Smith Jr. (30 points). The article revisits Durant’s reduced field‑goal attempts this season—averaging 12.25 per game, the lowest since his rookie year—and highlights the controversy over his role as a decoy versus a primary scorer.
The Houston Rockets' reporter Varun Shankar addresses backlash from his heated exchange with Kevin Durant.