Houston Rockets

Kevin Durant passed Wilt Chamberlain for seventh on the NBA's career scoring list when he hit a 3-pointer in the third quarter of the Rockets' game against the Trail Blazers on Friday night.

Kingston Flemings had 20 points and eight assists, Chris Cenac Jr. added a career high-tying 18 points and No. 7 Houston extended its winning streak to 11 games with a 103-73 victory over Arizona State on Sunday night. Cenac, who also had eight rebounds and five assists, had 12 points and led six Houston players with at least eight points in the first half as the Cougars (17-1, 5-0 Big 12) built a 56-29 lead at the break. Houston shot 55% and was 8 of 16 from 3-point distance in the first half.

One interception after another, C.J. Stroud dug Houston into a deeper hole. A week after Stroud committed three turnovers in a wild-card victory over the Steelers, the Houston quarterback threw four interceptions in the first half on Sunday to hand New England a 28-16 victory and a spot in the AFC championship game. “Ball security is everything, especially the way our defense has played all year, and it’s something that I’ve done a pretty good job of up to this point,” Stroud said.

The Rockets need another home win.

After a 131-94 win against the Golden State Warriors, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams was in-depth about his return from two wrist surgeries and how head coach Mark Daigneault consistently challenges his team. The Thunder reached its 30th win in 35 tries on Friday, matching last season’s 30-5 record, as Oklahoma City continues its […] The post Jalen Williams’ ‘sunshine and rainbows’ evaluation of Thunder’s Mark Daigneault proves his value appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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The Sacramento Kings have been on a bit of a surprise run lately, winners over four straight games, including three against good teams in the Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers, and New York Knicks. Still, the Kings are well below the playoff line in the vaunted Western Conference, and many expect them to be sellers […] The post NBA rumors: Kings talked DeMar DeRozan trade with Clippers appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Houston Rockets passed the Los Angeles Lakers for the No. 5 seed in the Western Conference standings following their 110-105 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday, and Kevin Durant had an important question he had to answer after the game, via ESPN’s Sports Center. Following the Rockets win, Kevin Durant was posed a […] The post In-N-Out or Whataburger? Kevin Durant answers the important questions appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Houston gets a big win in its first meeting with a fellow Western Conference contender.

While some around the league have framed Toronto as a buyer ahead of the trade deadline, sources cited by Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com describe the Raptors’ mindset as more selective than aggressive, characterizing it as “opportunistic” and focused on identifying undervalued situations rather than chasing immediate upgrades. That philosophy helps explain why Toronto has been […] The post Raptors, Rockets, Clippers weigh deadline options appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

It’s becoming very apparent that Dillon Brooks is a positive influence for any team he plays for. It’s no coincidence that the Memphis Grizzlies fell off after Brooks was let go in free agency in 2023, and the Houston Rockets credited Brooks time and time again for setting a defensive-minded culture and a winning atmosphere. […] The post Suns’ Dillon Brooks putting rough night in Pistons loss behind him appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Julius Randle got the better of Alperen Sengun for a highlight during the Minnesota Timberwolves’ matchup against the Houston Rockets on Friday night. Randle is going through his 12th year in the NBA, his second with the Timberwolves. He has fully settled in as the team’s second option behind Anthony Edwards, providing the squad plenty […] The post Timberwolves’ Julius Randle bullies Alperen Sengun for easy slam dunk appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Kevin Durant went viral for his reaction towards Rudy Gobert airballing a free throw during the Houston Rockets’ matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. Durant is going through his 19th year in the NBA, his first with the Rockets. The stint has been a successful one for the veteran star so far, having […] The post Rockets’ Kevin Durant has perfect reaction to Rudy Gobert free throw airball appeared first on ClutchPoints .

New Orleans Pelicans (10-34, 15th in the Western Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (24-15, fifth in the Western Conference) Houston; Sunday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Trey Murphy III and the New Orleans Pelicans visit Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets in Western Conference play. The Rockets have gone 2-4 against division opponents. Houston leads the league with 49.2 rebounds per game led by Alperen Sengun averaging 9.2. The Pelicans have gone 4-24 against Western Conference opponents. New Orle...

During Friday night’s matchup between the Houston Rockets and the Minnesota Timberwolves, the box score told one story. A brief mid-game exchange, though, told another. As play paused at Toyota Center on Friday, Kevin Durant and Anthony Edwards were caught on camera chatting and laughing. The interaction underscored the mutual respect between two of the […] The post Watch Kevin Durant, Anthony Edwards chop it up mid-Rockets/Timberwolves game appeared first on ClutchPoints .

In a feature story for ESPN.com, Tim MacMahon details how veteran small forward Dillon Brooks helped reshape the cultures — and drive winning — in Houston and Phoenix after his unceremonious departure from Memphis in the 2023 offseason. “I felt like a lot of people counted me out, thinking I was just going to wash […]

Will the real Rockets please stand up?

For three quarters, Chet Holmgren and the Oklahoma City Thunder fought to keep the Houston Rockets at bay before cruising to a 20-point win after outscoring their opponent 34-16 in the fourth quarter. Extending their winning streak to five, the Thunder defeated the Rockets 111-91 on the road. Amidst Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who was held to […] The post Chet Holmgren’s ‘sell the team’ joke while reflecting on Thunder’s struggles this season appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Rockets host the Suns with the season series already tilted, key injuries on both sides, and the matchup coming down to the superstars.