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The Houston Rockets have done a good enough job of being competitive during the 2023-24 season thus far. The hiring of new head coach Ime Udoka has worked out for the best, while the additions of Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks via free agency have given them a defense-first identity, helping turn things around for […]

The Houston Rockets dropped to the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday nigh by the score of 129-113, and after the game, former Rockets player Eric Gordon spoke about Jalen Green and what he needs to do to become a successful player in the league. “In the past, he’s always been that No. 1 option for years […]

HOUSTON – Injuries are always detrimental, particularly for players who make an impact on both ends of the court. The Houston Rockets recently faced this challenge when forward Dillon Brooks suffered an oblique injury in a loss at home against the Indiana Pacers. This was followed by Jabari Smith Jr. spraining his ankle in another […]

The Phoenix Suns haven’t quite lived up to their potential so far this season, but Wednesday’s first half performance vs. the Houston Rockets is giving fans hope. Kevin Durant channeled his inner Suns-era Jason Kidd during the blowout first half that saw the Suns jump out to a 73-55 halftime lead. The Suns’ roster post-Bradley […]

This past offseason, the Houston Rockets had a goal and that was to add meaningful veterans to a young team in desperate need of guidance and leadership. One of those vets the Rockets added was Dillon Brooks. Brooks was unfairly scapegoated for the Memphis Grizzlies’ failures and he’s been a major boost to the Rockets […]

The Phoenix Suns will look to stop the bleeding and rebound after three consecutive losses as they head to Houston to take on the Rockets in a Wednesday night showdown. This game will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Suns-Rockets prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to […]

Dillon Brooks is really starting to love getting into his villain persona. The Houston Rockets player has been pestering LeBron James along with other stars in the league whenever they would face off. Tyrese Haliburton was the latest victim of trolling by him. The Indiana Pacers star could not save himself from the wrath of […]

The Indianapolis Pacers head to Houston to the on the Rockets in a Tuesday night showdown. This game will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Pacers-Rockets prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Indianapolis Pacers (14-14) are slumping in the month of December with […]

The elite defense has returned. After falling behind by as many as seven points, the Houston Rockets stayed in Saturday’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans with unstoppable defense in the final stretches. On a career-high night, Alperen Sengun and the Rockets narrowly defeated a fully healthy Pelicans team on the road, securing a tight […]

We’re set to bring you yet another prediction and pick for today’s NBA Friday of action. We head over to the Western Conference for a battle between divisional rivals as the Dallas Mavericks (16-11) will visit the Houston Rockets (13-12). Dallas leads the season series 1-0. Check out our NBA odds series for our Mavericks-Rockets prediction and pick. The […]

HOUSTON – It’s been a rough three game stretch for the Houston Rockets, especially their defense. Losing winnable games against on the road against the Milwaukee Bucks and Cleveland Cavaliers sits a poor Houston road record of 2-10. At home, the Rockets snapped their 11-game winning streak against the Atlanta Hawks. At 13-12 in the […]

HOUSTON – With the Houston Rockets facing the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night, familiar faces are upon us. While all eyes will be on Trae Young, Hawks’ Clint Capela, Bruno Fernando, and Garrison Mathews will make their return to the Toyota Center to play their former team. Out of the three, Capela has the longest […]

The Atlanta Hawks head out West to take on the Houston Rockets. Below is our NBA odds series as ClutchPoints hands out a Hawks-Rockets prediction and pick. ClutchPoints will also let you know how to watch the game. The Hawks (11-15) are coming off a 130-124 win over the Detroit Pistons on Monday night. Trae […]

HOUSTON – Following gut-wrenching back-to-back Houston Rockets losses against two Eastern conference teams on the road, the team returns to the Toyota Center where they will play the next three of four at home. Along with the New Orleans Pelicans road game in the mix, the next three teams the Rockets will face with their […]

Dillon Brooks has seen his fair share of fines from the NBA over the years. Now, both he and Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka are having to write a check to the league office. On Tuesday, the NBA announced that Brooks has been fined $35,000 and Udoka has been fined $25,000 for directing inappropriate […]

HOUSTON – The Houston Rockets are 13-11 and now have a real chance to be at least a play-in team this season. To take the next step, though, head coach Ime Udoka and the Rockets need to figure out their starting lineup, and with the way he is playing, Tari Eason should be starting over […]

HOUSTON – The Houston Rockets really had a chance to spoil this historic night. During the game, Giannis Antetokounmpo passed NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for most rebounds in Milwaukee Bucks history. On top of that, the newly acquired Damian Lillard scored 39, and both Rockets forward Dillon Brooks and coach Ime Udoka were ejected after […]

Things got a little heated on Sunday between the Milwaukee Bucks and Houston Rockets for multiple reasons. Both Dillon Brooks and Rockets head coach Ime Udoka were ejected with under a minute remaining in regulation for arguing with the officials, but Brooks had been upset with the way the game was called for all 48 […]

Different places but the same faces is the main theme heading into an upcoming matchup between Donovan Mitchell, Dillon Brooks, and their two squads, the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Houston Rockets. Neither player liked the other when the Cavs star was with the Utah Jazz and Brooks was with the Memphis Grizzlies. They would battle […]

The Houston Rockets continue their road trip as they take on the Cleveland Cavaliers Monday night. This game will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Rockets-Cavaliers prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Rockets just had their winning streak snapped on Sunday after […]

Ime Udoka isn’t one to hold back his words. Making headlines two weeks ago due to his verbal altercation with LeBron James, the outspoken Houston Rockets head coach once again let his thoughts be heard. This time, it was about a non-call that presided over an elbow received by Fred VanVleet in Houston’s 128-119 loss […]

Another game ball was at stake for Giannis Antetokounmpo when the Milwaukee Bucks mopped Alperen Sengun and the Houston Rockets. He just surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the franchise record-holder for rebounds. Everyone was in full support of the Greek Freak notching the record tonight, including Adrian Griffin. The head honcho even poked fun at his […]

The Milwaukee Bucks franchise loves its all-around players. Oscar Robertson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar both thrived by playing basketball the right way in this organization. But, there is a new king in town and he goes by the name of Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Greek Freak put on a show and lit Alperen Sengun’s Houston Rockets ablaze. […]

The Houston Rockets will head to Wisconsin to face the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday. We’re here to share our NBA odds series, make a Rockets-Bucks prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The Rockets defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 103-96 on Friday night on the road. Initially, they trailed 29-14 after the first quarter. […]

HOUSTON – Defense is the mindset. Defense is the culture. Following back-to-back wins against the Memphis Grizzlies, the Houston Rockets continue on their five-game winning streak with a 13-9 record in a steady climb up the rankings of the Western Conference. On Sunday, they will take their #2 in defensive rating and #1 in opponent […]

The Memphis Grizzlies, after their dispiriting end to the 2022-23 season, decided that they were not going to bring Dillon Brooks back. Amid all the Ja Morant hullabaloo, Brooks’ antics proved to be more distracting than endearing. The Grizzlies then let Brooks sign a huge deal with the Houston Rockets in free agency — and […]

Dillon Brooks’ Memphis Grizzlies tenure ended on a whimper, with the team basically scapegoating Brooks for their first-round exit against the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2023 NBA playoffs. There were even reports that stated that the Grizzlies will not be bringing Brooks back in free agency under any circumstance. However, on Friday night, in […]

When Dillon Brooks left the Memphis Grizzlies this offseason and signed as a free agent with the Houston Rockets, everything wasn’t so smooth. Brooks wasn’t too thrilled about the perception of him being a scapegoat for what went wrong with the Grizzlies season last year. Dillon Brooks returned as an opponent for the first time […]

The NBA has had its share of villains over the years. It’s been part of basketball culture for as long as one can remember. Take Dillon Brooks for example. The Houston Rockets guard is known for his on-court antics, along with the eye-raising comments he makes off it. He gained notoriety particularly last year while […]

We’re back to bring you yet another prediction and pick for today’s NBA slate as we look ahead towards this matchup between familiar rivals in the Western Conference. The Houston Rockets (12-9) will look to continue their success over the Memphis Grizzlies (6-17) as the two teams complete their back-to-back series. Check out our NBA odds series for our […]

HOUSTON – In a recent clip uploaded on JJ Redick’s podcast titled “The Old Man And The Three,” Phoenix Suns guard Eric Gordon appeared as a guest, as both of them discussed Gordon’s tenure with the Houston Rockets. This included the multiple playoff appearances he had with the duo of James Harden and Chris Paul. […]

The Houston Rockets may not have convinced pundits that they were ready to take the next step into becoming playoff contenders with their offseason moves, but their play during the 2023-24 season certainly has. On Wednesday night, thanks to two Rockets draft picks from the class of 2022, Jabari Smith Jr. and Tari Eason, they […]

HOUSTON – Prior to the start of the 2021-2022 season, the Houston Rockets were in desperate need to find their next potential star in the making. Losing James Harden very early in the prior year prompted various question marks for Houston’s future, which was something then coach Stephen Silas had to weather throughout his tenure. […]

The Memphis Grizzlies look to end the Houston Rockets’ three-game win streak Wednesday night at the Toyota Center. Check out our NBA odds series as we hand out a Grizzlies-Rockets prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Grizzlies are 6-16, and they are trying to stay afloat […]

HOUSTON – Even an ugly win is still a win. The Houston Rockets continued their winning streak at home, securing their tenth straight victory as they defeated the San Antonio Spurs with a final score of 93-82 on Monday night thanks to what (in some small Rockets circles) will come to be known as the […]

Perhaps it’s fitting. The San Antonio Spurs turned in their worst offensive performance of the season in a loss that stands out in the annals of franchise history. The 93-82 setback against the Houston Rockets marks a 17th consecutive loss for the Silver and Black. No Spurs team dating back to their days as the […]

Welcome back to our predictions and picks for today’s action around the NBA. We turn our attention towards the Southwest Division for this next matchup between in-state rival franchises. The San Antonio Spurs (3-18) will take on the Houston Rockets (10-9) as both teams streak in opposite directions. Check out our NBA odds series for our Spurs-Rockets prediction and […]

HOUSTON – The Houston Rockets secured their first road victory in impressive fashion, defeating the reigning champion Denver Nuggets, who boasted a fully healthy squad. This was no small feat, especially considering the presence of Nikola Jokic, widely regarded as one of the best players in the league. Returning back to Denver for a fourth […]

The Houston Rockets had a very good 2023 NBA Draft. The Rockets selected Amen Thompson with the No. 4 overall pick and Cam Whitmore with the No. 20 overall pick. Both players have the potential to be among the best in their draft class. Amen Thompson had recently suffered an ankle injury and was assigned […]