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With just under three minutes played on Christmas Day, Rocket’s forward Tari Eason bodies up Luka Dončić in the back court, nudging him just slightly to make his presence felt. The aggressive nature and culture Houston embodies nets him a hand on the inbound, a steal and a quick slam while Luka lies on the […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
Tonight, the Houston Rockets visit Portland for a rematch with the Trail Blazers. Portland has been on a roll, winning five of its last six games. You can only play the competition in front of you, but those victories have come against Eastern Conference opponents (BOS), losing teams (DAL, NOP, UTA) or teams playing without their […]
From Blazer's Edge | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
UPDATE: Trail Blazers forward Kris Murray will be UNAVAILABLE to play against the Rockets on Wednesday due to lower back soreness, the organization announced. Portland Trail Blazers forward Kris Murray is doubtful to play against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday due to lower back soreness, the organization announced. Blazers players Jerami Grant, Jrue Holiday, Matisse […]
From Blazer's Edge | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Rockets fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The NBA Trade Deadline approaches and the Rockets are swirling in rumors all over the league. […]
From The Dream Shake | about 1 month ago | 1 read
Houston Rockets star big-man Alperen Şengün will be sidelined 10-14 days after sustaining an ankle injury on Saturday, January 3rd against the Dallas Mavericks, according to Marc Stein of the Stein Line. Şengün has put together his best season on record, posting averages of 21 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists. The Portland Trail Blazers, […]
From Blazer's Edge | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
The Mavericks were 1-1 this past week and moved up to 11th place in the West. They lost to Philadelphia (123-108) and beat Houston (110-104) at home. Max Christie led the team in scoring this with 21 points per game. Kyrie Irving (knee) remained out, and P.J. Washington sprained his ankle against the Rockets and […]
From Mavs Moneyball | about 1 month ago | 4 reads
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Rockets fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. This past week’s question asked if you want the Rockets to make a deal at the NBA Trade […]
From The Dream Shake | about 1 month ago | 1 read
Moments like the end of this game are why a team trades for Kevin Durant, soon to be the 6th highest scoring player in NBA history. A contested, almost double-teamed, 3pt shot with time running out. Not a good shot, but a pure one, nothing but net. Nothing but net after Durant had almost nothing […]
From The Dream Shake | about 1 month ago | 5 reads
When expectations meet reality, they can make for strange bedfellows. As a child, you expect to be the president, or an astronaut, or, in the case of my late uncle, a donkey (true story). As an adult, you become a policy analyst who reports to the man who reports to the woman who reports to […]
From The Dream Shake | about 1 month ago | 1 read
Good morning, it’s Monday, January 5th. The Cleveland Cavaliers are 20-17 and play the Indiana Pacers on the road tomorrow at 7 PM. Cleveland lost to the Pistons yesterday. Today’s Game of the Day Kevin Durant takes on his old team as the Suns look for a win on the road in Houston. The Rockets […]
From Fear The Sword | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
The Phoenix Suns just knocked off the Oklahoma City Thunder. So on the one hand, they’ll be tired as they come in to play the Houston Rockets. On the other hand, teams that beat OKC (and Golden State back in the day) always get what I call a “Beating a champ bounce.” Usually a win […]
From The Dream Shake | about 1 month ago | 4 reads
In a game versus the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday, Alperen Sengun left the game after only 64 seconds played with an apparent right ankle sprain. Sengun grabbed a defensive rebound but landed awkwardly, falling to the floor. He grasped at his ankle as he sat down. This injury comes after Houston already lost center Steven […]
From The Dream Shake | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
The Dallas Mavericks (12-23) entered Saturday night’s game against the Houston Rockets (21-11) on a four-game losing streak, but found a way to get a second-straight big win over their rival to the South, 110-104. The game got off to a painfully slow start, with Rockets center Alperen Sengun rolling his ankle a minute in, […]
From Mavs Moneyball | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
The Dallas Mavericks (12-23) host the Houston Rockets (21-10) on Saturday night. The Mavericks are riding a four game losing streak straight towards the dregs of the Western conference, most recently receiving belt to behind by the Philadelphia 76ers in a home game Thursday. The Rockets pummeled the Brooklyn Nets on New Year’s Day and […]
From Mavs Moneyball | about 1 month ago | 0 reads
Houston Rockets vs Dallas Mavericks January 3, 2026 Location: American Airlines Center – Dallas, Texas TV: Space City Home Network Radio:KBME Sports Talk 790 Online: Rockets App, SCHN+ Time: 7:30 pm CST Probable Starting Lineups Rockets: Amen Thompson, Tari Eason, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen Sengun Mavs: RJ Nembhard Jr., Max Christie, Cooper Flagg, PJ Washington, […]
From The Dream Shake | about 1 month ago | 0 reads
The Dallas Mavericks have been in 26 clutch games this season, which leads the NBA. Dallas is 10-16 in those games and haven’t scored particularly effectively in those games. But they have played good defense to help them in those situations. The Houston Rockets, meanwhile, have only played in 14 such games. They are 6-8 […]
From The Dream Shake | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
The Dallas Mavericks (12-23) are in a bad way as the Houston Rockets (21-10) roll into town Saturday for what appears to be a scheduled blowout at American Airlines Center. The Mavericks are as healthy as they’re going to get at this point, missing just Kyrie Irving, whose rehab from knee injury that ended his […]
From Mavs Moneyball | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
2026 is here and the Brooklyn Nets are looking to get back in the winner’s circle. They were shorthanded in last night’s matchup against the Houston Rockets and old friend Kevin Durant, and predictably got demolished by 24 points. It was their worst loss in a while, but fortunately they’re right back on the court […]
From NetsDaily | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
The Houston Rockets have been back to their winning ways lately, and that continued on New Year’s Day with a 120-96 victory over the Brooklyn Nets. The Rockets were lifted by some red hot shooting, hitting 57 percent of their shots as a team and 41 percent of their threes. The offensive attack was led […]
From The Dream Shake | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
Egor Dëmin and Michael Porter Jr. combined for 12 3-pointers in a loss to the Golden State Warriors, but neither of them were available on New Year’s Day when the Brooklyn Nets were hosting the Houston Rockets. Terance Mann would also miss the contest, leaving the Nets down three starts in their first contest of […]
From NetsDaily | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
Houston Rockets vs Brooklyn Nets January 1, 2026 Location: Barclays Center – Brooklyn, NY TV: Space City Home Network Radio:KBME Sports Talk 790 Online: Rockets App, SCHN+ Time: 5:00pm CST Probable Starting Lineups Rockets: Amen Thompson, Tari Eason, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen Sengun Nets: Nolan Traore, Cam Thomas, Michael Porter Jr., Noah Clowney, Nic Claxton
From The Dream Shake | about 1 month ago | 0 reads
On Monday night, Houston Rockets center Steven Adams sprained his right ankle shortly before halftime. initially Adams went to the locker room, but it was later ruled that he would not return for the rest of the game. So far for the season, Adams is averaging 6 points and 8 rebounds, according to ESPN.com. Even […]
From The Dream Shake | about 1 month ago | 1 read
Happy New Year to you all. We hope and pray that everyone gets to accomplish all of their dreams and goals in the year of 2026. On the first day of the new year, the Nets will be taking on the red hot Houston Rockets led of course by ex-Net Kevin Durant, who will be […]
From NetsDaily | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
Happy New Year! The Nets didn’t end 2025 with a win, but they ended the year on a high note… all things considered. The team is gelling particularly well on the defensive side of the ball since the start of December. This matchup presents its own challenges, one of them being Brooklyn’s ol’ friend Kevin […]
From NetsDaily | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Rockets fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. One thing we’ve been talking about heavily here at TDS this week is if the Rockets […]
From The Dream Shake | about 1 month ago | 1 read