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The Houston Rockets came into Toronto for an early tip off against the Raptors, and it was clear early on that defense was optional. The Rockets scored 30 or more points in every quarter and shot 57.5 percent from the field including 43.3 percent from the three-point line. Despite Josh Okogie being in the starting […]
It feels like this is a recurring theme in Toronto Raptors lore these days, but another young player is being asked to step up amid injury early on in the season. With Jakob Poeltl out with back soreness, it was time for rookie Colin Murray-Boyles to step up, and the No. 9 overall pick in […]
Houston Rockets vs Toronto Raptors October 29, 2025 Location: Scotiabank Arena: Toronto, ON TV: Space City Home Network Online: Rockets App Gametime: 5:30 PM CST Probable Starting Lineups Rockets: A. Thompson, Josh Okogie, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen Sengun Raptors: RJ Barrett, Brandon Ingram, Immanuel Quickley, Scottie Barnes, Sandro Mamukelashvili
Still nothing on the board. The Brooklyn Nets took on the Houston Rockets Monday night and were never really in it as the Rockets cruised to a 28 point victory. It was Houston’s first win of the year while the Nets remain winless. The opponent tonight is hoping to get back on track. The Atlanta […]
The NBA’s 10-game slate today should provide some fireworks. The contests include the Cleveland Cavaliers playing the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. There are typically plenty of NBA player prop bets available for each and every matchup. Keep reading to see what options you have in terms of NBA prop bets for today’s slate. Houston Rockets vs. Toronto Raptors Player Props The Rockets take on the Raptors on Wednesday, with the game starting at 6:30 PM ET from Scotiabank Arena. Rockets Al...
Amen Thompson is Schrodinger’s point guard. He is both a point guard and isn’t. Through three games, the Rockets have begun prying open the box. So far, it looks like we’ve got a dead cat on our hands. Thompson has mostly not looked prepared for the responsibility of orchestrating an NBA team’s offense. It’s a […]
After winning their first game of the season, the Houston Rockets can now turn their attention to finding their preferred style of play and improving cohesion. Today, they will be tested by the Toronto Raptors. Toronto is 1-3 on the season. After a surprise beatdown of the Atlanta Hawks in their first game, they have […]
The Toronto Raptors (1-3) are underdogs (+5) in their attempt to stop a three-game losing streak when they host the Houston Rockets (1-2) at 6:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at Scotiabank Arena. The matchup airs on SCHN and TSN. The matchup has an over/under set at 231.5 points. Rockets vs. Raptors Odds Rockets odds to win: -194 Raptors odds to win: +162 Spread: Rockets (-5) Total: 231.5 How to Bet on Rockets vs. Raptors Game Time and Information When: Wednes...
Fans and the media believed veteran point guard Fred VanVleet would miss the entire season after he tore his ACL during a Rockets scrimmage in the Bahamas. The recovery period for athletes who have surgery for an ACL tear is approximately nine months. This implies that Fred wouldn’t be prepared for a comeback until after […]
Like a cold glass of iced tea (Unsweetened, what are you, from the deep south? Be a proper Texan.) on a hot Houston day, this game was the refreshment Rockets fans were craving. No more 1 point double overtime losses in OKC on their senior ring and letter jacket night, no more Jerry Sloan Rides […]
The Houston Rockets had been struggling to achieve liftoff this season. Despite being among the favorites to win the superior Western Conference, they entered today’s game with the same amount of wins and in the same position as the lottery lusting Brooklyn Nets. However, that just made Brooklyn the perfect launch pad to get Houston’s […]
The Brooklyn Nets have started 0-3 for the first time since the 2015-16 season. That team lost seven straight to start the season and finished 21-61 (14th in the East). They, of course, didn’t have their own draft pick. The Nets might continue forcing us to bring up infamous notes from the past if they […]
Houston Rockets vs Brooklyn Nets October 27, 2025 @ 7pm CST Location: Toyota Center, Houston, Texas TV: Space City Home Network Online: Rockets App Gametime:7 PM CST Probable Starting Lineups Rockets: A. Thompson, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen Sengun, Steven Adams Pistons: Ben Saraf Wrap, Cam “It’s Going Up” Thomas, Terrence Mann & His […]
For the second game in a row, the Nets almost pulled off the impossible. After trailing by as much as 26 in the third quarter, the Nets were led by a red hot Cam Thomas, whose scoring single handedly brought them back against the Spurs. But yet again, the inexperience and youth of our beloved […]
The Brooklyn Nets (0-3) will be trying to halt a three-game losing skid when hitting the road against the Houston Rockets (0-2) on Monday, October 27, 2025 at Toyota Center. It airs at 8 p.m. ET on YES and SCHN. The Rockets head into this matchup following a 115-111 loss to the Pistons on Friday. The Nets lost their last game 118-107 against the Spurs on Sunday. Kevin Durant scored a team-best 37 points for the Rockets in the loss. Cam Thomas scored 40 points in the Nets’ loss, leading the t...
This week’s SB Nation Reacts tackled expectations for the Houston Rockets this season, after the team emerged as one of the best teams in the NBA, in addition to adding Kevin Durant in the summer. The fine folks over at FanDuel seem to somewhat agree, with Houston sixth in championship odds at +1900 — the […]
The Spurs are back and Victor Wembenyama is quickly becoming the new face of the NBA. The 0-2 Nets are hoping for the same fortunes as San Antonio. Until that day, the two meet in a lopsided matinee — the first of a Texas back-to-back — with KD and the Rockets awaiting in Houston. KEY […]
Houston Rockets vs Detroit Pistons October 24, 2025 @ 7pm CST Location: Toyota Center, Houston, Texas TV: Space City Home Network Online: Rockets App Gametime:7 PM CST Probable Starting Lineups Rockets: A. Thompson, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen Sengun, Steven Adams Pistons: Cade Cunningham, Duncan Idaho, A. Thompson, Toby Harris, Jalen Durren A battle […]
Monday at 6:00pm was the deadline for rookie players in the 2021 draft class to sign extensions before entering free agency. Unfortunately, Houston was only able to secure an extension for forward Jabari Smith Jr. and not forward Tari Eason, but perhaps there’s more to the situation than meets the eye. There was mutual interest […]
After years of this being the “Cade Cunningham vs. Jalen Green” game, it’s now a game between two young teams hungry to advance past the first round of the playoffs. Both teams come into the game 0-1 and desperate to get into the win column. Detroit’s offseason wasn’t loud, but demonstrated their belief in Cunningham […]
0-1, folks. It’s no big deal. Let’s start with that basic premise. The Rockets took the defending champions to double overtime. There’s no shame in that. Is there a creeping fear that the Rockets have once again built the definitive second-best team in the NBA? Are we fated to play the Andre the Giant to […]
THE FIVE BEST WORDS IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE: CHICAGO BULLS BASKETBALL IS BACK! The NBA season officially tipped off on Tuesday night with an epic double-overtime matchup between the Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder. While I’m not sure anyone would have predicted that exhilarating of an opening game, there is no question that it felt like fans were in store for something big when first flipping the channel to NBC. The league’s return to the network after a two-decade-long hiatus...
The Houston Rockets fell to the Oklahoma Cty Thunder on Tuesday night, losing 125-124 in overtime in the season opener, allowing the defending champs to come from behind, and allowing some boneheaded plays to end their night on a sour note. First, Kevin Durant fouled Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with 2.3 second remaining in the second overtime, […]
Houston nearly beat the Warriors last postseason in a thrilling seven-game series. They have accrued so many young players over the last handful of years in their rebuild after James Harden left, and last year’s playoff exit signaled the need for a change. Jalen Green was the obvious candidate to be shipped out, and that […]
Michael Jordan is BACK! The GOAT made his debut for the new NBA on NBC at halftime of the season opener between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Houston Rockets. Jordan’s segment , “MJ: Insights To Excellence,” will air throughout the season during certain NBA on NBC broadcasts. NBC’s last NBA rights deal ended following the 2001-02 season, but they were the main broadcast partner of The Association during Jordan and the Bulls’ dynasty run. “We have an obligation to pay it forward...