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Houston finished up their season series versus the Los Angeles Lakers late Wednesday. If you did not watch this game, congratulations, you, unlike me, did not get let down by this team as they once again get outclassed by a superstar late in the fourth. To start the game, Houston used inside scoring (an early […]
Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers March 18, 2026 Location: Toyota Center — Houston, Texas TV: ESPN Radio: KBME Sports Talk 790 Online: Rockets App, SCHN+ Time: 830pm Probable Starting Lineups Rockets: Amen Thompson, Tari Eason, Jabari Smith Jr., Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun Lakers: Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, Lebron James, Marcus Smart, DeAndre Ayton
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 […]
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 bet on himself this past offseason, turning down a $100 million contract with the […]
The Houston Rockets continued with their sloppy and ugly offensive basketball, turning the ball over 22 times and falling apart down the stretch for a 100-92 defeat at the hands of the Los Angeles Lakers. The Rockets scored four points in about a seven-minute stretch of the fourth quarter, as the Lakers went on a […]
Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers March 16, 2026 Location: Toyota Center — Houston, Texas TV: Peacock Radio: KBME Sports Talk 790 Online: Rockets App, SCHN+ Time: 830pm Probable Starting Lineups Rockets: Amen Thompson, Tari Eason, Jabari Smith Jr., Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun Lakers: Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, Lebron James, Marcus Smart, Deandre Ayton
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 asked you about Ime Udoka. There’s no debating that the Rockets have underachieved this season. […]
The Houston Rockets are about to play the most important two-game slate on their schedule tonight and Wednesday against the Los Angeles Lakers. Houston has lost their season series against the Denver Nuggets, but have chances to win thei season series against the Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves. Houston leads both series 1-0 thanks to wins […]
I am afraid to write about Alperen Sengun. This is not an appeal for sympathy. These are certainly not the worst problems I’ve encountered in my life. But, I will say that I have received literal death threats for observing that Alperen Sengun does not play defense very well. If the internet is a cesspool, […]
The Houston Rockets were without Alperen Sengun, but Kevin Durant hit a jumper with seven seconds left, then two free throws a few seconds later to close the game out and give the Rockets a 107-105 victory that somehow has them in third place in the jam-packed Western Conference. Durant went for 32 points, 6 […]
Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans March 13, 2026 Location: Toyota Center — Houston, Texas TV: Space City Home Network Radio: KBME Sports Talk 790 Online: Rockets App, SCHN+ Time: 7:00 CST Probable Starting Lineups Rockets: Amen Thompson, Tari Eason, Jabari Smith Jr., Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun Pelicans: Dejounte Murray, Trey Murphy III, Saddiq Bey, Zion Williamson, Herbert Jones
The 2025-26 NBA season was supposed to be a big year for Tari Eason. At least, he was banking on it from a contractual standpoint. Eason was essentially the only player Houston drafted and developed that didn’t land a contract extension. Thus far, at least. Jalen Green secured a long-term deal before getting traded for […]
The Houston Rockets open a five-game homestand that includes five losable games. “But Armin,” you say, “the New Orleans Pelicans are 22-45! They suck!” “Well actually,” I respond as I push my glassed up the bridge of my nose, “the Pelicans are 7-3 over their last 10 games. That includes wins over the Toronto Raptors, […]
It’s time for harsh truths. Cold, unrelenting reality. Words must no longer be minced. The Houston Rockets’ situation has materially worsened in 2025-26. Place the blame where you will. Ime Udoka’s offense lacks sophistication. Rafael Stone picked Jalen Green with the most consequential draft pick of the rebuild. Kevin Durant has a burner. Each of […]
Let’s all take a deep breath. Breathe in, breathe out, and AAAAAAAAAAAA. In case you missed the Rockets’ game against the Denver Nuggets, I think the fact that I am starting the article off with breathing exercises shows how it went. Now before anyone tries to make excuses for the loss since it was the […]
Houston Rockets vs Denver Nuggets March 11, 2026 Location: Ball Arena – Denver, Colorado TV: ESPN Radio: KBME Sports Talk 790 Online: Rockets App, SCHN+ Time 9:00 CST Probable Starting Lineups Rockets: Amen Thompson, Tari Eason, Jabari Smith Jr., Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun Nuggets: Jamal Murray (GTD), Christian Braun, Cameron Johnson (GTD), Aaron Gordon, Nikola […]
Thanks to the wonkiness that is the NBA Cup, the Houston Rockets are making their third trip the Mile High City to take on the Denver Nuggets this season. Things do even out overall, as Houston got the Los Angeles Clippers three times in Houston and just once in Ballmer’s Toilet Emporium (I think Xiane […]
Tonight’s Rockets win over the the 5th place Toronto Raptors was just the thing for a Rockets team that was soundly thrashed by the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday. Almost everything a Rockets fan might want was there tonight. We saw a defense that held the Raptors to 18 points below their season scoring average, […]
Houston Rockets vs Toronto Raptors March 10, 2026 Location: Toyota Center — Houston, Texas TV: Space City Home Network Radio:KBME Sports Talk 790 Online: Rockets App, SCHN+ Time: 7:00 CST Probable Starting Lineups Rockets: Amen Thompson, Tari Eason, Jabari Smith Jr., Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun Raptors: Immanuel Quickley, Brandon Ingram, RJ Barrett, Scottie Barnes, Sandro Mamukelashvili
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. The shine has come off of Rockets coach Ime Udoka. After helping turn the team around, […]
As Tyus Jones joins the Denver Nuggets, the chorus of boos grows louder. Houston Rockets fans wanted him. It made some intuitive sense. Jones’ best NBA seasons have seen him marry passing volume with a low turnover rate in a way that, frankly, only Fred VanVleet really does. So why wouldn’t Rafael Stone want him […]
The Houston Rockets had a gut check game against the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday and failed miserably, being dominated by the Spurs, who shot 58 percent from the field, to the tune of a 145-120 San Antonio victory. The Rockets had no defense, as the Spurs got pretty much whatever they wanted, with Victor […]
The Houston Rockets have to turn around quickly after a demoralizing loss to the San Antonio Spurs. Houston now gets a top 5 team in the East, the Toronto Raptors. Toronto makes its hay on the defensive end, where they are sixth in defensive rating. Offensively, they’re a more mediocre 19th. The Raptors got off […]
Houston Rockets vs San Antonio Spurs March 8, 2026 Location: Frost Bank Center — San Antonio, Texas TV:NBC / Peacock Radio:KBME Sports Talk 790 Online: Rockets App, SCHN+ Time: 7:00 CST Probable Starting Lineups Rockets: Amen Thompson, Tari Eason, Jabari Smith Jr., Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun Spurs: De’Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle, Devin Vassell, Julian Champagne, Victor Wembenyama
Earlier this week, NBA.com released an article talking about this season’s MVP race. Obviously, the race is headlined with names like Nuggets center Nikola Jokic and Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous Alexander, but another player who many fans who aren’t as tuned in to the NBA would not expect has emerged onto the list. That player […]