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After somehow having gathered the strength to play in a pivotal Game 4 against the San Antonio Spurs after the sudden loss of his grandfather, point guard Patrick Beverley is once again expected to suit up for the Houston Rockets on Tuesday for Game 5 of the series, according to Marc J. Spears of The […]

It’s no secret that San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich knows where his team’s strengths and weaknesses lie. So when his team did a poor job getting back in transition once again, he had no choice but to make another sarcastic rip. “For us our bible begins with transition defense, and if it’s not […]

Despite the passing of his grandfather earlier in the day, Patrick Beverley still handled the difficult situation like a true professional, and still opted to play on Sunday in Game 4 of their second round playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs. During the postgame press conference, the 28-year-old Arkansas product was full of emotions […]

One of the best ball handlers in the league, James Harden‘s handles are just filthy. A fact Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge found out in Game 4 against the Rockets on Sunday. Switched onto Harden, Aldridge tried his best to defend the Rockets All-Star but he just had no chance. Harden made Aldridge dance with a series […]

The Houston Rockets may have tied their Western Conference Semifinals series against the San Antonio Spurs at two games apiece following their emphatic win on Sunday, but it’s not all good news for them. After only playing a minute in the match, their backup center, Nene, was forced to to leave the Toyota Center and […]

Right before the start of Game 4 between Houston and San Antonio, Rockets guard Patrick Beverley received some tragic and devastating news. According to multiple reports, Beverley’s grandfather passed away on Sunday and after finding out about the news, he broke down in tears. Patrick Beverley will play with a heavy heart after his grandfather […]

Houston Rockets guard James Harden recently took the time to star in the first-ever digital campaign of an upcoming athlete-run series for BodyArmor Sports Drink. This comes just one week after the first-ever TV campaign was launched, where Harden appeared alongside 8 other athletes with Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant narrating. The 47-second clip gives a look at […]

James Harden‘s offensive efforts fell short of his MVP-hopeful performances throughout the regular season, scoring only 13 points in the Houston Rockets‘ 25-point loss to the San Antonio Spurs in Game 2. A large part of a dismal 3-of-17 shooting night was the haunting shadow of the two-time Defensive Player of the Year wing Kawhi […]

The Houston Rockets followed an impressive 27-point road victory with a 25-point loss at the hands of the San Antonio Spurs in Game 2. MVP candidate James Harden went from a well-paced 20 points and 14 assists in Game 1 to a measly 13 points on a dreadful 3-of-17 shooting from the floor in Game […]

The San Antonio Spurs brought in the big guns for Game 2 against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday by bringing in wrestler Mark Henry. And since Henry has an extensive background in wrestling, he showcased his talents by hitting the Rockets’ mascot with a chair. Alright it really wasn’t the real Rockets mascot. But still, […]

With 2:49 left in the third quarter of Game 2 of the series between the San Antonio Spurs and Houston Rockets on Wednesday, James Harden once again found a way to draw a foul while attempting a three-point shot. However, the replay showed that he was the one who initiated the contact on Patty Mills, […]

Ryan Anderson knows his role. And that role will be an interesting one if Kawhi Leonard is ever defending him. Anderson had this quick joke when asked about what his strategy will be if the two-time Defensive Player of the Year is every guarding him. Ryan Anderson: "If Kawhi wants to guard me the whole […]

The Houston Rockets leapt out to a furious 1-0 Western Conference Semifinals lead over the San Antonio Spurs with a 126-99 victory on Monday. More remarkable than the blowout, though, was how they did it. As pointed out by Carter Rodriguez of 120 Sports, the Rockets only scored on free throws, three-point shots, and within […]

Wanting to make sure his team would feel at home on the road, Rockets owner Leslie Anderson opened his wallet and gave tickets to 150 passionate fans to attend Game 1 between Houston and San Antonio on Monday. And since the game was on the road in San Antonio, Anderson provided a bus to help […]

Monday night’s intimidation antics between the San Antonio Spurs and the Houston Rockets only brought back head coach Mike D’Antoni‘s scarring memories of his past playoff experiences. Most notably was a 2007 incident that saw the Spurs’ Robert Horry get a two-game suspension after clotheslining MVP Steve Nash in the dying seconds of the fourth quarter […]

Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals series between the Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs turned out to be a one-sided affair. The visiting team led by as many as 39 points, and sent a strong message to their state rivals with a convincing victory. Behind the stellar performances of James Harden, Trevor Ariza, and Clint […]

Getting absolutely dominated essentially since the opening tip, the San Antonio Spurs were blown out by the Houston Rockets in Game 1 of their second-round series, losing 126-99. The Rockets jumped out to a big lead right away by knocking down three-pointers in rapid succession and playing at a fast pace that the Spurs couldn’t […]

Houston Rockets guard Patrick Beverley made the most of a heated situation at the end of the third quarter which saw teammate James Harden being assessed a technical foul and forward Nene ejected, while San Antonio Spurs center Dewayne Dedmon was also hit with a tech after an altercation. Beverley made the most of the mess […]

Facing as deep a deficit as a 36-point hole, tempers were flaring for the San Antonio Spurs, with several players getting into verbal altercations with some of the Houston Rockets. First was Jonathon Simmons with Rockets swingman Trevor Ariza, then Dewayne Dedmon with James Harden, which got Nene ejected after putting his hand near Dedmon’s throat. […]

When first looking at the second-round matchup between the Rockets and Spurs, on paper, it looks like San Antonio has an edge at the power forward spot. The Spurs have LaMarcus Aldridge after all, while the Rockets have Ryan Anderson. Aldridge is a five-time All-Star and averaged 17.3 points and 7.3 rebounds during the regular […]

Patrick Beverley was recently part of numerous headlines after he received a $25,000 fine for the confrontation he had involving a fan following the Houston Rockets‘ Game 3 loss against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night. Here is a small GIF of the live video between the fan and Patrick Beverley post game pic.twitter.com/4ZGkYvOx5c […]

Despite seeing their franchise player, James Harden, struggle on the night, the Houston Rockets were still able to win Game 4 of their first round series against the Oklahoma City Thunder to take a commanding 3-1 lead. An unexpected hero emerged for them as he played a career game on Sunday. Nenê finished with 28 points and 10 […]

Being teammates for five years now, Patrick Beverley understands James Harden‘s game more than most people do. That said, it’s not surprising that he may be one of the few who knows best how difficult it is to defend him, as he has been doing it in practice all the time. Beverley has been asked time […]

Looking for any advantage over the Thunder in Game 4 of their first-round series on Sunday, the Houston Rockets repeatedly intentionally fouled Andre Roberson in the fourth quarter. Roberson shot a dismal 42.3 percent from the free-throw line during the regular season and he had missed all five of his free-throws in the first first […]

Patrick Beverley has been fined $25,000 for his incident with a Thunder fan following the Rockets’ 115-113 loss in Game 3 in Oklahoma City Friday. The incident occurred just after the game ended. Beverley had fouled out late in the fourth quarter. The fan was later identified as the son of one of the Thunder’s […]

One of the more stylish players off the court, fashion is more than just a hobby for Thunder All-Star and leading MVP candidate Russell Westbrook. For Westbrook, his unique sense of fashion is a big part of who he is, which why his style is all linked to his life motto of “Why not?” This […]

The NBA league office is looking into potential ways to discipline Houston Rockets guard Patrick Beverley who approached an Oklahoma City Thunder fan during Game 3 at Chesapeake Energy Arena, according to The Norman Transcript’s Fred Katz. According to a tweet from someone close by responding to Katz, Beverley pointed his finger to a heckling fan […]

The Houston Rockets had their chances last night. Right up until the final seconds. After Russell Westbrook missed a free throw with under 10 seconds to play, James Harden had one last shot to win Game 3 for the Rockets. His decision was a contested 3-point attempt from the top of the key as time […]

Following their tough come-from-behind victory against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 2 of their first round playoff series on Wednesday, Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey saw first hand how Russell Westbrook almost single-handedly willed his team to victory. However, for the 45-year-old front office executive, he believes the Brodie is more of a stat-padding […]

Building on a Defensive-Player-of-the-Year-worthy season, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has tapped into the individual intricacies that it takes to guard some of the best players in the league. James Harden for one, a physically intimidating guard at 6-foot-5, with craftiness and unique rhythm to his game, which Green has managed to pick up on through the years. The All-Star power […]

By having the best players in the world, and being well organized in all aspects, it gives more reason for many to consider the NBA as the best basketball league in the world. That said, their sponsorships and TV deals have been the highest paying, which translates to higher salaries for their players. However, according […]

Russell Westbrook did not have his best day at the office during Sunday’s Game 1 loss to the Houston Rockets, haunted by the defensive pressure of 6-foot-1 Patrick Beverley shadowing his every step. The MVP frontrunner struggled enough to make his numbers and Beverley’s fairly comparable for one night — something the Rockets trolled him […]

After seeing the Houston Rockets play up close on Sunday, J.J. Watt now has a deeper understanding of how NBA teams compete in the playoffs. It also turned the Houston Texans defensive end to a huge fan of Patrick Beverley. The night started awkwardly for the two stars though, as Watt revealed how he and […]

James Harden managed to outmatch his MVP-candidate counterpart Russell Westbrook in Game 1 of their best-of-seven series on Sunday, despite the two going against two defensive juggernauts of their own right. The Oklahoma City Thunder guard had to go against one of the grittiest defenders in Patrick Beverley while Harden went toe-to-toe with Andre Roberson. So […]

With the first game of the NBA playoffs already under wraps, it wouldn’t take long for James Harden to hear back from Lil B The Based God after a 118-87 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday. The rapper didn’t take kindly of The Beard’s famous cooking celebration and called him out on it […]

The Houston Rockets didn’t have enough with just a 31-point blowout Game 1 win against the Oklahoma City Thunder, but also went the extra mile to troll star player Russell Westbrook with a shocking infographic on the Toyota Center’s big screen display. Westbrook shot a measly 27 percent on the night and was outplayed in […]

With the playoffs now in full swing, the votes for the league’s individual awards have also been casted by now. That said, James Harden recently made it clear that he does not want to talk about the MVP award anymore, as he wants to focus on the job at hand, which is to make a deep […]

Prior to their collision in Game 1 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs today, Russell Westbrook is putting his friendship with Houston Rockets guard James Harden aside, claiming his focus is zeroed-in on victory. The two MVP candidates played together for three seasons in Oklahoma City and have known each other since […]

With the playoffs now in full swing, basketball fans around the world are starting to give their predictions for the results of each matchup. Fox Sports’ Chris Broussard also joined in the fun and gave his bold forecasts and detailed reasons why he thinks the teams he chose will move on in the postseason.The veteran columnist […]