Houston Rockets

Head coach Ime Udoka seems to disagree with Kevin Durant on his solution to the Rockets' recent offensive struggles.

The Houston Rockets host the Los Angeles Lakers tonight after Monday’s meltdown, searching for an answer to the visitors’ incredible form.

The Houston Rockets are riding the struggle bus, and Vernon Maxwell has pinpointed that the problem is Kevin Durant's alleged burner account.

Duke enters the NCAA Tournament as the No. 1 overall seed and looking to avenge last season's missed opportunity. The Blue Devils (32-2) were bounced in the Final Four by Houston despite a team that included five future NBA players, including three lottery picks and two players now battling neck-and-neck for the Rookie of the Year honors in Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel. It is a loss that still motivates coach Jon Scheyer as Duke prepares to open tournament play Thursday against No. 16 seed S...

LeBron James delivered a memorable off-court moment following the Los Angeles Lakers 100–92 victory over the Houston Rockets on Monday night. As James made his way back to the locker room, a young fan called out with a simple request. “LeBron, can you sign my shoe?!” The child’s father quickly chimed in. “Say please.” “Please!” […] The post Lakers star LeBron James’ wholesome moment with young fan will leave you smiling appeared first on ClutchPoints .

In a bit of a scheduling oddity, the Los Angeles Lakers must face the Houston Rockets in back-to-back contests, both of which are on the road. The Lakers pulled out a gritty 100-92 win in the first game thanks in large part to their defense as they struggled offensively, especially Austin Reaves. He shot just […]

Kevin Durant took the blame for the Rockets' loss Monday to the Lakers. Things might be different in Wednesday's rematch.

Former NBA champion Kendrick Perkins raised concerns about team dynamics within the Houston Rockets during a recent appearance on the Road Trippin’ Show. Perkins highlighted a lack of camaraderie, stating, via HoopsHype, “You can tell that after the games, after practices, everybody goes their separate ways. There’s no camaraderie, no hangouts. Nobody’s pulling them together.” […] The post Kendrick Perkins questions Rockets chemistry appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Maxi Kleber has played sparingly during the 2025-26 season, but he’s made an impact when called upon. Kleber has mostly ridden the bench in his first full season with the Los Angeles Lakers, though he’s stepped in admirably whenever the rotation is hit by injuries. Head coach JJ Redick has a lot of respect for […]

After Monday night’s loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, tonight’s game will determine the winner of the season series between these two teams. Maybe now that the Houston Rockets lost the first game, they will lock in and play with more intensity and might actually, you know, make some shots. I think Ime Udoka should […]

Los Angeles Lakers (43-25, third in the Western Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (41-26, fourth in the Western Conference) Houston; Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles looks to keep its six-game win streak alive when the Lakers take on Houston. The Rockets are 23-20 against Western Conference opponents. Houston averages 14.7 turnovers per game and is 16-7 when it turns the ball over less than its opponents. The Lakers have gone 29-16 against Western Conference opponents. Los Ange...

Luka Doncic scored 36 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 100-92 victory over the Houston Rockets on Monday night in the opener of a two-game series between teams fighting for Western Conference playoff position. Los Angeles moved 1 1/2 games ahead of Houston for third in the West standings. There were 13 lead changes in a game that had a playoff atmosphere, but the Lakers ultimately won their sixth straight.

The Lakers have been on a roll defensively.

Against the best teams in the West, Deandre Ayton has proved why he’s an important part of the Lakers’ success.

Clippers Darius Garland did what he could. The Clippers needed a little more. Garland finished with 25 points and 10 assists, leading six players in double figures, but Los Angeles fell to the visiting Spurs on Monday for its second straight loss. The Clippers came out sharp and built an early lead before the game […] The post NBA Notes: Clippers, Darius Garland, Rockets, Kevin Durant, Hawks appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Midway through the third quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers’ win on Monday night over the Houston Rockets, head coach JJ Redick went away from starting center Deandre Ayton. He was subbed out with 4:55 remaining in the third quarter with the purple and gold trailing 72-68 and hadn’t produced much before then. Ayton then […]

Despite another 1-2 week, the Houston Rockets’ first-round pick has not moved a spot.

Kevin Durant vents his frustrations after the Rockets go cold down the stretch against the Lakers in an abysmal fourth-quarter performance.

The Lakers and Rockets met for the first time since DeAndre Ayton and Clint Capela went after each other in the media and on social media. The Lakers won 100-92, and neither player had a major impact on the game or the season. Still, Ayton had the last laugh with the win, and because he […] The post Lakers C Deandre Ayton delivering daggers to Clint Capela’s Rockets is poetic after viral drama appeared first on ClutchPoints .