As the start to the 2021 NBA season approaches, the Houston Rockets may face some major losses of both James Harden and Russell Westbrook. Hard Times In Houston Following the Rocket’s loss to the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference semifinals this past season, the franchise made many structural …
Read More »Lakers, Rockets Look To Gain Upper Edge With Series Even
The Lakers and Rockets will battle it out in Game 3 of the NBA Western Conference semifinals to determine who takes control of the series — at least momentarily. The two Western Conference contenders have split the first two games of the series. The Lakers claiming their most recent matchup …
Read More »Westbrook tests positive for COVID-19
When Russell Westbrook and James Harden did not travel with the Houston Rockets to Walt Disney World, questions lingered. On Monday, the team received some clarity. Westbrook finally attributed his absence from the NBA Bubble to a positive coronavirus test. He tested positive prior to the team’s trip to Orlando. …
Read More »NBA set to return July 31 At Disney
After months of talks and negotiations, NBA owners voted almost unanimously to approve a plan to resume the season on July 31 in Orlando. The only team to vote “no” was the Portland Trailblazers. There will be a conference call today with each team’s representative to approve the plan from …
Read More »Rockets defeat Jazz, advance in playoffs
All the Houston Rockets needed was five games to send the Utah Jazz packing and headed for home. Meanwhile, Houston now moves on to the Western Conference Semifinals. There, they wait for the winner of the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Clippers series which is now at 3-2 in …
Read More »Houston Rockets cruise 118-98 in Game 2 win versus the Utah Jazz
James Harden had another MVP-caliber performance against the Utah Jazz last night, producing a triple-double (32 PTS, 13 REB, 10 AST) in a 118-98 Houston Rockets Game 2 win on Wednesday night. Houston avoided déjà vu at the Toyota Center, making the first-round matchup 2-0 instead of losing the second …
Read More »NBA: Western Conference Playoffs off to Intriguing Start
The Western Conference playoffs got off to a wild start this past weekend. The Spurs flipped home court after taking a close Game 1 against the Nuggets in Denver. Portland beat Oklahoma City for the first time all season to take the series. And Golden State and Houston blew out …
Read More »30 for 30: James Harden Scores Big
Few have done what James Harden has. After scoring 31 points against the Dallas Mavericks on Feb. 11, Harden has scored at least 30 points per game for the past 30 games of the season. Third Longest Streak in History 30 STRAIGHT FOR @JHarden13! pic.twitter.com/fQLWqYMHdI — Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) February …
Read More »Timberwolves at Rockets could end first round series Wednesday
It was a last-ditch effort to save what dignity was left for the Minnesota Timberwolves as guard Marcus Georges-Hunt tried to save a rebounded shot from outside the paint and tip the ball back in the bucket. The tip wasn’t enough as Houston Rockets guard Aaron Jackson quickly grabbed the …
Read More »Ariza and Green suspended, Clippers players unpunished
The Houston Rockets’ forward Trevor Ariza and guard Gerald Green are suspended for two games each in the aftermath of Monday night’s altercation. Although the NBA has settled its investigation, this has brought further controversy in regards to the lack of punishment for any Clippers players. James Harden, Trevor Ariza and Chris Paul …
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