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I was tempted to write “This is a nationally televised game so it’s definitely a loss” and leave it at that. Most teams don’t have terrific records in nationally televised games. At least one of the teams is usually a contender, or at least was considered one when the season started. Other primetime games are […]
Giannis Antetokounmpo. It took some time to memorize the name. The N before the M will get you. Now, it’s muscle memory. Antetokounmpo. Ann-Tito-Kounmpo, or On-Tito-Kounmpo. Anti-Tokounmpo is less helpful. He’s the best player who isn’t the best player in the NBA. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic will both stay where they are – likely […]
Sometimes it’s nice to have a relaxing win against a team the Rockets really should beat. That doesn’t always happen, but tonight it did. While the Rockets seem unlikely to hit a pre-season win prediction of 52, they have leveled their road record at 19-19, and they did it in dominant fashion at The Big […]
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 week’s Rockets question asked you who thought was the biggest player loss for the Rockets. The choices […]
Sorry for the miss on the Game Thread last night, y’all. We had a miscommunication on the game coverage sheet, and I was working one of my other jobs last night, so I couldn’t just jump in. Anyway, enough apologies, on to the game. The Houston Rockets got a win last night, dowing the Memphis […]
Earlier this week, ESPN.com released a list covering the 10 best and 10 worst transactions since last offseason. To nobody’s surprise, the Dorian Finney-Smith signing was on the list coming in at number seven. So far this season, Finney-Smith is averaging just 3.2 points per game and has yet to score in double digits in […]
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Detroit PistonsDate: March 28th, 2026Time: 4:30 PM CDTLocation: Target CenterTelevision Coverage: ABC, FanDuel Sports Network – NorthRadio Coverage: Wolves App, iHeart Radio There are regular-season wins, and then there are the kind of wins that feel like they belong in a 30-for-30 intro montage. Wednesday night against the Houston Rockets was that […]
I hate to be the “I told you so” guy (he said, lying), but this was my last line for the Minnesota preview. It all adds up to a crushing loss to an undermanned team on national television tonight. It’s the death knell for this iteration of the Houston Rockets. Again, that was before Houston […]
A decent NBA trade has to meet the NBA 2K standard. What is the NBA 2K standard? It’s simple. The first question about any transaction is this: Would this be a good deal in NBA 2K? If the answer is yes, that doesn’t mean it’s a good deal in real life. There is more to […]
The Sixers will have a first-round draft pick this summer courtesy of the Jared McCain trade with the Oklahoma City Thunder. That pick comes via the Houston Rockets and should land somewhere in the 20s. With that in mind, when you’re watching the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament beginning on Thursday night, here are […]
On Wednesday night, the Houston Rockets squared off against the Minnesota Timberwolves on the prime-time slate, in a game that had a playoff feel to it. Certainly a playoff intensity. The game held major stakes, as it pertains to the Western Conference standings, as the two teams were separated by just a half game. Kevin […]
There have been a lot of crazy nights at Target Center over the years, and tonight’s game is right up there as one of the craziest games in a long time. On Wednesday night, the Minnesota Timberwolves took on the Houston Rockets in a game that will play a dramatic role in determining the seeding […]
Houston Rockets vs Minnesota Timberwolves March 25, 2026 Location: Target Center — Minneapolis, Minnesota TV: ESPN Radio: KBME Sports Talk 790 Online: Rockets App, SCHN+ Time: 830pm Probable Starting Lineups Rockets: Amen Thompson, Reed Sheppard, Jabari Smith Jr., Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun Wolves: Donte DiVincenzo, Bones Hyland, Jaden McDaniels, Julius Randle, Rudy Gobert
Last summer, the Houston Rockets pulled off the blockbuster trade of the offseason, acquiring Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns, for the nominal outgoing package of Dillon Brooks, Jalen Green and the 10th pick of the 2025 NBA Draft. Houston has been at a near identical pace to last season’s team but is on pace […]
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 week’s question is asking you to decide what player loss hurt the Rockets the most. […]
Well, now it’s the most important game of the season. And Houston has lost all of their “This is the most important game of the season” games before now. The game is on ESPN, and the Rockets have had some stinkers on national television this season. I could look at the record, but ir’s gotta […]
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Houston RocketsDate: March 25th, 2026Time: 8:30 PM CDTLocation: Target CenterTelevision Coverage: ESPN, FanDuel Sports Network – NorthRadio Coverage: KFAN FM, Wolves App, iHeart Radio When the Minnesota Timberwolves walked out of TD Garden with a victory, their first in that building since 2005, it wasn’t just another road win. It was the […]
NBA Draft analysis makes for some funny discourse. Some basketball fans are obsessive about it. Once a player hits 25, they’re like Leonardo DiCaprio – they lose interest. (My fingers typed that without my permission. It just, happened). There’s nothing (in the case of basketball) wrong with that. Taking an interest in prospects is fun. […]
Normally the Rockets scoring 124 in regulation time would signal a win. Normally, though, the team wouldn’t give up 41 points in the first quarter, while only scoring 21 points themselves. That’s truly awful offense AND defense. The deficit would grow to over 22 points, but the Rockets, to their credit, did in fact come […]
Houston Rockets vs Chicago Bulls March 23, 2026 Location: United Center — Chicago, Illinois TV: Space City Home Network Radio: KBME Sports Talk 790 Online: Rockets App, SCHN+ Time: 7pm Probable Starting Lineups Rockets: Amen Thompson, Reed Sheppard, Jabari Smith Jr., Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun Bulls: Josh Giddey, Tre Jones, Leonard Miller, Matas Buzelis, Jalen Smith
Kevin Durant moves into fifth on the NBA all-time scoring list as Houston Rockets beat Miami Heat in a dramatic buzzer-beater. Full NBA roundup and key performances.
Kevin Durant moves into fifth on the NBA all-time scoring list as Houston Rockets beat Miami Heat in a dramatic buzzer-beater. Full NBA roundup and key performances.
Have the Houston Rockets turned the corner after adding Reed Sheppard to the starting lineup? Well, it bears mentioning that it took a great bounce to beat the Miami Heat on Saturday night. It also bears mentioning that Houston was only down in that situation because the player that Sheppard replaced in the starting lineup, […]
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. Tari Eason turned down a big extension this offseason and then went out and had the worst overall […]
Confession: I have not watched enough Houston Rockets games this year. I feel bad about it. I write about the team. I’ve never been an 82-game fan. Are you crazy? Living where I do is a factor. Some of these games start at 11 PM for me. I am writing this on my 39th birthday. […]