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WEBESPN ranks Rockets fifth in NBA for future first-round draft assets Podcast: Vanessa Richardson on the 2024-25 Rockets and beyond Rockets: New practice facility ‘more of a game changer’ than expected On Patriot Day, Rockets honor Houston’s first responders Rockets’ Amen Thompson feels stronger, faster entering second season
Jalen Green plays through pain as Rockets blast Bulls, streak at seven
WEBMar 22, 2024 · HOUSTON — In a physical start to a three-game homestand at Toyota Center, Jalen Green scored a team-high 26 points to lead the Rockets past the Chicago Bulls (33-36) in a 127-117 victory on Thursday night.Now in a playoff race, Houston (34-35) has won seven straight games and is an NBA-best 9-1 in March.. Green took a hard flagrant foul from Bulls star DeMar DeRozan during the third quarter ...
Dillon Brooks, Canada open Olympics with win over Greece, …
WEBJul 27, 2024 · In a star studded matchup featuring several NBA players with All-Star credentials, Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks helped his native Canada to an 86-79 victory over Greece in Saturday’s group-stage opener at the 2024 Paris Olympics.Led by two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo (34 points), the Greeks were competitive in the Group A matchup.
Reaction: Rockets stunned at buzzer by Blazers, Jerami Grant
WEBJanuary 24, 2024 10:59 pm CT. HOUSTON — In the finale of a three-game homestand at Toyota Center, the Rockets suffered a difficult setback in Wednesday’s 137-131 overtime loss (box score) to the Portland Trail Blazers. With the loss, Houston (20-23) missed a chance to pull into a virtual tie with Utah and the Los Angeles Lakers (both 22-23 ...
Reaction, takeaways: Rockets win NBA’s No. 4 draft pick in lottery
WEBMay 16, 2023 8:41 pm CT. The Houston Rockets entered Tuesday’s critical 2023 NBA draft lottery with a 14% chance of selecting No. 1 overall in the first round, followed by 13.4% odds for the No. 2 pick; 12.7% for the No. 3 pick; 12% for the No. 4 pick; 27.8% for No. 5; and 20% for No. 6. Unlike 2021 and 2022, when Houston gained one of the ...
Houston stats: Where the Rockets ranked in each team stat category
WEBMay 4, 2022 · Though Houston ranked second-to-last in the NBA in net rating, they were actually closer to No. 26 (Detroit, -7.7) than they were to No. 30 (Portland, -9.1).The Trail Blazers (27-55) finished seven games ahead of the Rockets in the overall standings, but that was primarily based on wins early in the season with veteran stars Damian Lillard (for a small portion) and C.J. McCollum (until the ...
2021-22 Rockets roster review, offseason outlook: John Wall
WEBMay 6, 2022 · Rockets Player: John Wall, 6-foot-4 guard, 31 years old. 2020-21 statistics: 20.6 points (40.4% FG, 31.7% on 3-pointers), 6.9 assists, 3.2 rebounds in 32.2 minutes per game. Professional Experience: 11 NBA seasons. Contract Status: Under contract for 2022-23 at $47.4 million; free agent in 2023 offseason. Wall’s latest statistics are from the 2020-21 season, since he did not play at all in ...
Rockets’ Josh Christopher takes advantage of first career NBA start
WEBDec 19, 2021 · Rockets rookie guard Josh Christopher, who turned 20 years old that night, greeted his adoring family after scoring a career-high 18 points in front of a jam-packed arena. “All he needs is an opportunity and minutes,” said Laron Christopher, who is Josh’s father. “My son is very humble and will wait for his chance, and when it comes ...
2022-2023 Houston Rockets roster
WEBOct 18, 2022 · Combine that duo with promising young players Alperen Sengun, Tari Eason, KJ Martin and recently extended guard Kevin Porter Jr., and it’s easy to see the reasons for optimism. With that in mind, here is the full Rockets roster entering the 2022-23 regular season. This version reflects all moves made …
All-Star Saturday night: Jalen Green competes in NBA dunk contest
WEBFeb 19, 2022 · One night after an elite showing in the Rising Stars tournament at All-Star Weekend, Houston Rockets rookie Jalen Green was hoping to win the NBA’s slam dunk contest on Saturday. Unfortunately, he finished third among four entrants after taking excessively long on his initial dunk. “I have some exciting …