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Things seem to be looking up for the Houston Rockets right now as Houston snapped their three game loosing streak Tuesday thanks to great performances from Kevin Durant, Amen Thompson, Alperen Sengun, and clutch scoring from Jabari Smith Jr. Now they’re tested by playing the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder. Houston last faced the Thunder […]
20 days ago | 0 reads
Are you having fun? Good for you. I’m not having fun. I hate it here. (Not TheDreamShake. I love it here.) The Rockets just have not felt fun in 2025-26. Consider this a safe space for complaining. There should be no Wizards fans in our ranks to point out that it could be worse. Realistically, […]
21 days ago | 2 reads
It wasn’t pretty, and of course it couldn’t be easy, but “win” is still a much sweeter word than “loss’. The Rockets broke their losing streak, and more importantly got off the road, which seemingly caused small problems to snowball downhill, getting bigger and frostier as the trip went on. That’s been much discussed. But […]
21 days ago | 4 reads
Houston Rockets vs. Chicago Bulls January 13, 2026 Location: Toyota Center — Houston, Texas TV: Space City Home Network Radio:KBME Sports Talk 790 Online: Rockets App, SCHN+ Time: 7:00pm CST Probable Starting Lineups Rockets: Amen Thompson, Josh Okogie, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen Sengun Bulls: Tre Jones, Ayo Dosunmu, Isaac Okoro, Matas Buzelis, Nikola Vucevic
22 days ago | 4 reads
Tari Eason has become an unheralded player. Such is life for “glue guys” in the NBA. They do things that don’t always show up on the stat sheet. They impact the game without always impacting the box score. Fans tend to overlook them at times. And front offices underestimate their value. This sums up Eason’s […]
22 days ago | 2 reads
First off: I’ll be at my brother’s wedding and spending time with family for the next week. In my absence, Xiane and Holly will be taking over the game previews for Houston’s next four games. Please be kind to them and engage in meaningful and respectful conversation in the comments. Things are bad for the […]
22 days ago | 3 reads
What have they got to lose? Besides a lot of games against lottery teams, that is. It’s getting frustrating, isn’t it? I tried to warn against panic. Perhaps that was projection. It may have been an ill-advised attempt at manifestation. It feels awfully trite now. The Rockets have lost three straight and four of their […]
23 days ago | 2 reads
The Rockets offense had been putrid without Alperen Sengun in the lineup, so going into Sunday’s game against the Sacramento Kings, Rockets fans were hopeful his return to the lineup would set things right. It didn’t. The Rockets lost the game 111-98 after a second consecutive fourth quarter meltdown, allowing 33 points in the quarter […]
23 days ago | 4 reads
Houston Rockets vs SAC Kings January 7, 2026 Location: Golden 1 Center — Sacramento, CA TV: Space City Home Network Radio:KBME Sports Talk 790 Online: Rockets App, SCHN+ Time: 8:00pm CST Probable Starting Lineups Rockets: Amen Thompson, Aaron Holiday, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen Sengun Kings: Russel Westbrook, Zach Lavine, DeMar DeRozan, Precious Achiuwa, Maxime Raynaud
24 days ago | 5 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. Earlier this week we asked if you had to make one of these two players untouchable at the […]
24 days ago | 2 reads
The Houston Rockets are leaving one house of horrors in Portland for another in California when they fly to take on the Sacramento Kings. The Kings have won the last three matchups between these teams in California’s capital, with all three being frustrating for the Rockets. Just a few weeks ago, Houton held a 14-point […]
24 days ago | 7 reads
Prior to the game versus Portland Friday night, Kevin Durant needed 15 points to surpass Chamberlain’s 31,419 points. With 7:57 remaining in the third quarter, Durant’s jumper gave him 31,422 points. Next for Durant to pass would be Dirk Nowitzki is ranked sixth on the career list. with 31,560 career points. The 37-year-old Durant has […]
25 days ago | 0 reads
For the second consecutive game the Houston Rockets lose in a heartbreaker to the Portland Trail Blazers. This time it wasn’t a last second tip in being wiped away because of not getting off the fingertips in time. It was the Rockets not being able to hit the broad side of a spaceship in the […]
25 days ago | 3 reads
Houston Rockets vs Phoenix Suns January 7, 2026 Location: Moda Center — Portlandia TV: Space City Home Network Radio:KBME Sports Talk 790 Online: Rockets App, SCHN+ Time: 9:00pm CST Probable Starting Lineups Rockets: Amen Thompson, Tari Eason, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith Jr., The Funaki Trailblazers: Deni Avdija, Shaedon Sharpe, Toumani Camara, Sidy Sisoko?, Donovan Clingwrap
26 days ago | 4 reads
The Houston Rockets have been one of the league’s top-ranked offenses all season. Quite the surprise for an Ime Udoka-led group, which is generally carried by defensive execution. Houston’s offensive philosophy is largely predicated on dominating the glass and getting extra bites at the apple. Simple but effective. The more extra possessions, the more scoring […]
26 days ago | 1 read
Basketball is a super complicated game. Analytics have taken the sports from “put ball in hoop and stop other team from putting ball in hoop” to “leverage help defense around the nail to prevent penetration and kickouts to below-the-break threes.” There are a variety of strategies still to this day. The Houston Rockets utilize a […]
26 days ago | 3 reads
Some say that complaining is pointless if you don’t have solutions. They’re being naive, and I don’t know what to do about it. Pointing out a problem is its own benefit. If you had a suspicious lump on your throat, someone should point it out – even if they’re not a otolaryngologist. Complaining can be […]
27 days ago | 0 reads
The Houston Rockets fell to the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night in a close battle that came down to the wire. Following a Kevin Durant miss, Tari Eason had a successful tip-in. However, following an officials’ review, the play was reversed as being after the buzzer, and the win was given to Portland. Here’s […]
27 days ago | 0 reads
Houston Rockets vs. Portland Trail Blazers January 7, 2026 Location: Moda Center — Portland, Oregon TV: Space City Home Network Radio:KBME Sports Talk 790 Online: Rockets App, SCHN+ Time: 9:00pm CST Probable Starting Lineups Rockets: Amen Thompson, Tari Eason, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith Jr., Steven Adams Blazers: Deni Avdija, Shaedon Sharpe, Toumani Camara, Sidy Cissoko, Donovan Clingan
28 days ago | 2 reads
Tonight starts a two-game set between the Houston Rockets and Portland Trail Blazers. Both games will take place at the Moda Center (aka The Rose Garden). Houston already had one of these “two games in the same arena” thing with the Utah Jazz, and it went about how these usually do: either there’s a split […]
28 days ago | 0 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. […]
29 days ago | 1 read
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 […]
29 days 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 […]
29 days ago | 5 reads
Houston Rockets vs Phoenix Suns January 5, 2026 Location: Toyata Center — Houston, Texas TV: Space City Home Network Radio:KBME Sports Talk 790 Online: Rockets App, SCHN+ Time: 7:00pm CST Probable Starting Lineups Rockets: Amen Thompson, Tari Eason, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith Jr., Clint Capela Suns: Collin Gillespie, Devin Booker, Grayson Allen, Dillon Brook, Mark Williams
30 days ago | 0 reads
Kevin Durant believes the NBA’s 65-game mandate won’t last long. Or much longer. (Hopefully he’s right). The rule was implemented to prevent players from load managing their way to accolades and honors. (See Kawhi Leonard and LeBron James, of late). The downside is that players with legitimate injuries are also withheld from the same milestones, […]
30 days ago | 1 read