Houston Rockets

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 .

The Houston Rockets saw Kevin Durant deliver another scoring masterpiece before shifting the conversation to something bigger. After the game, Durant addressed the long-running debate surrounding Michael Jordan’s legacy and his place in history as Durant continues climbing the NBA Scoring list. As first reported by The Ringer’s Michael Lee, Durant made his stance clear. […] The post Rockets’ Kevin Durant drops 40,000-point Michael Jordan truth bomb after controversial take appeared first on C...

Houston Rockets All-Star forward Kevin Durant is one of the greatest scorers in NBA history, but he has never recorded a 60-point game. His career high is 55, but his pace and legacy are far more important to the 19-year veteran. Only Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James can relate to Durant’s longevity and dominance […] The post Why Rockets’ Kevin Durant doesn’t care about never scoring 60 points in a game appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Los Angeles Lakers have been rolling as of late, winning four straight games, including some against Western Conference contenders. They had a chance to keep that going on Monday night when they hit the road for the start of a six-game road trip, taking on the Houston Rockets in the first of two straight […]

Durant scored just two second-half points in Houston's loss to L.A. on Monday night

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick deserves a lot of credit for the team’s recent turnaround as he has gotten his group to play much harder on both ends of the floor. With the 2025-26 season winding down, the Lakers are in a sprint toward the finish line and so far, they’ve answered the […]