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As the Houston Rockets lost Game 7 to the Golden State Warriors with their playoff hopes now in the dust, the goal in the offseason will be to improve on what was a relatively successful season. While the Rockets are expected to go after a superstar, there are some other relatively smaller moves that the […]

The Houston Rockets’ attempt at a 3-1 comeback against the Golden State Warriors fell short in Game 7 on Sunday night, but as the season ends for the Rockets, reports indicate that the organization did not see itself as a true championship contender despite earning the No. 2 seed, and that the postseason would bring […]

The Houston Rockets have tons of young talent. They are also loaded with depth, athletic freaks, defensive versatility, and players with unique offensive skill sets. However, they seem to be missing a true top-scoring option. Their lack of a megastar was prevalent during their first-round postseason loss to the Golden State Warriors, and now the […]

The Houston Rockets’ season ended in a 103-89 Game 7 loss to the Golden State Warriors, where Stephen Curry shined in the second half before congratulating forward Amen Thompson for an impressive performance. Perhaps a silver lining for Rockets fans enduring their exit to the Warriors. Thompson’s 24 points on 9-of-16 shooting, nine rebounds, and […]

When Fred VanVleet left the Toronto Raptors after seven years and a championship in 2023 to join the Houston Rockets, he did so to become the veteran leader of a young, rising team in the Western Conference. This season, the Rockets took a major step forward, as they claimed the 2-seed in the conference and […]

After a poor performance in the Houston Rockets’ Game 7 loss to the Golden State Warriors, it would appear Jalen Green’s future in Houston is in doubt. But it would not be if Lou Williams were making the decisions. Williams, who played half of a season with the Rockets during his 17-year NBA career, acknowledged […]

Although Alperen Sengun made a Houston Rockets Game 7 guarantee, it didn’t come to fruition. Much of it was because of Draymond Green’s constant chatter throughout the series. As a result, it got to Sengun’s head, and he played with a flurry of emotion. Green took advantage of this and got in his head. Despite […]

Jalen Green delivered Houston Rockets fans with a memorable performance in Game 2 of their first-round series against the Golden State Warriors. With the Rockets back in the playoffs for the first time since 2020, Green scored 38 points with eight triples to pull off a 109-94 victory and even the series after Golden State […]

The Houston Rockets were eliminated by the Golden State Warriors on Sunday, which didn’t come as much of a surprise. However, an emerging name for them to trade for is Kevin Durant. However, ESPN insider Bobby Marks is skeptical. While the Rockets have emerged as a front-runner for Durant, the move might not be necessary. […]

The big uncertainty revolving around the Houston Rockets entering the 2025 NBA playoffs was their relative inexperience, and in Sunday’s Game 7 showdown with the Golden State Warriors, the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference looked woefully unprepared for the moment. The team’s season as a whole was still noteworthy and could serve as […]

Draymond Green is never one to back down from playful jabs. This is especially true in the aftermath of helping lead the Golden State Warriors to a key victory in the NBA playoffs. The Warriors defeated the Houston Rockets 103-89 on Monday night to win Game 7 and advance to the Western Conference semifinals. After […]

The Houston Rockets didn’t go down without a fight, but they did eventually go down against the Golden State Warriors in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. after Houston won Games 5 and 6 to tie the series at three games each, the Warriors responded with a dominant 103-89 Game 7 win in Houston […]

The Houston Rockets put up a gallant stand in the first-round series against the Golden State Warriors, but in the end, it was the veteran-laden Dubs squad that came away with a ticket to the next phase of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. There were reasons why Houston, despite being the higher seed in the series, […]

After an emotional letdown in the previous game, there was a mental element that Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors had to overcome to take Game 7. “I pouted way too much last game. I spent the last two days embarrassed at what I gave to the game– what I gave to the world.” […]

The Golden State Warriors prevailed in their tense Game 7 clash with the Houston Rockets on Sunday, picking up a 103-89 win to advance to the second round. There was a lot of animosity between the two sides throughout this battle, and after the game, it continued, as Draymond Green took a shot at the […]

Stephen Curry had a simple message for Houston after the Golden State Warriors’ 103–89 Game 7 victory over the Rockets. When asked about his reputation in the city where he’s ended seasons time and time again, Curry didn’t hesitate. “I’m a winner,” he said with a confident smile. The response wasn’t just defiant, it was […]

The Houston Rockets pushed the Golden State Warriors to the brink of elimination in the first round, but they couldn’t quote send the veterans home. The Warriors showed their championship mettle on Sunday night with a dominant 103-89 win in Game 7 in Houston to advance to the second round. Despite the loss, which will […]

Even after 11 years of coaching him, Steve Kerr continues to be amazed with Stephen Curry’s competitive spirit. This was no different after the Golden State Warriors’ 103-89 victory against the Houston Rockets in Game 7 of the West First Round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs on Sunday night. In 45 minutes of action, Curry […]

The Houston Rockets fanbase entered the 2025 NBA playoffs with so much hope; their rebuild has finally bore fruit in the form of being the second-seed in the stacked Western Conference after winning 52 games in the regular season. But all the Rockets got as a reward for their troubles was a first-round matchup against […]

The Houston Rockets watched Fred VanVleet deliver the hot hand behind the arc. But now many fans wonder if he’ll return to the franchise following the NBA Playoffs exit Sunday. Ime Udoka faced the tough question about the sharpshooter’s Houston future. The Golden State Warriors ended the Rockets season 103-89 at the Toyota Center. Udoka […]

If you’ve been around the NBA in the last 15 years, you know that Draymond Green loves to talk. The Golden State Warriors star has become known for his trash talking just as much as his stellar play on the court during his illustrious career, and he was letting it fly again on Sunday night. […]

Jimmy Butler had a hilarious answer towards Buddy Hield’s huge performance in the Golden State Warriors’ 103-89 victory over the Houston Rockets in Game 7 of the West First Round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs on Sunday night. Hield led the team with a game-high 33 points, three rebounds, and three assists. He shot 12-of-15 […]

The Houston Rockets staged a valiant comeback effort in this first-round series against the Golden State Warriors, but championship experience won out in the end. Despite losing Games 5 and 6 to stare another 3-1 collapse in the face, Steve Kerr and the Warriors came up big in Game 7 on the road to take […]

Technical fouls seem to be inevitable when it comes to Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green. That much was the case during his interaction with Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet in Game 7 of the West First Round on Sunday night. Throughout the first-round series, Green has racked up numerous technical fouls and flagrant fouls. […]

Buddy Hield arguably had the best first half of his playoff career during Game 7 between the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets. In 16 minutes of action, Hield torched the nets from beyond the arc. He has 22 points on 8-of-9 shooting from the field, including 6-of-7 from downtown. A moment that stood out […]

Buddy Hield had a big highlight to end the first quarter of Game 7 between the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets. The Warriors and Rockets are even at three games apiece in the first-round series. Which is why they are going all out to win Game 7 and advance to the next round of […]

The Houston Rockets come with players new to a Game 7 setting in the NBA Playoffs. Alperen Sengun will soon witness the pulsating dynamics of this critical game Sunday evening. The 22-year-old joins a young roster in facing elimination or advancing. The first time NBA All-Star and playoff center face the daunting task of putting […]

The Houston Rockets were able to extend their series against the Golden State Warriors as they head into a win-or-go-home situation in Game 7. The Rockets have won the last two games to force Game 7, and head coach Ime Udoka has had his team locked in for a chance to advance to the next […]

The Houston Rockets will try to complete a 3-1 first-round series comeback when they host Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors for Game 7 on Sunday night. The good news for both the Rockets and Warriors is the injury report is rather short. For the visiting Warriors, Curry is listed as available with the […]

After a gutsy Game 6 win against the Golden State Warriors in Game 6, Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson trolled his hometown fanbase in San Francisco. Fred VanVleet led the Rockets to victory, scoring a team-high 29 points while Steven Adams’ 17 points and five rebounds led the bench in Friday’s 115-107 win against the […]

The two best words in professional sports: Game 7. There is nothing like it. The Golden State Warriors head back down south to Houston to take on the Rockets for all the marbles. Who will advance to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves? It’s time to continue our NBA Playoffs odds series with a Warriors-Rockets prediction […]

Fred VanVleet’s 29-point performance led the Houston Rockets’ 115-107 win against Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors in Game 6. Keeping their season alive, the Rockets knotted their best-of-7 series 3-3. After the loss, Green revealed his excitement for Game 7 and said he wasn’t surprised to see the Rockets’ starting point guard dominate […]

Houston Rockets big man Steven Adams hustled on both ends of the floor, as his team got a massive win Friday over the Golden State Warriors. Houston defeated Golden State in Game 6 of their playoff series, 115-107. Following the game, Adams had a simple response to why he had such a strong performance. “I […]

The Houston Rockets are staying alive in the NBA Playoffs. Houston defeated Golden State in Game 6 of their series Friday, by a 115-107 score. Following the game, the team released a meme featuring Rockets player Tari Eason. Eason held seven fingers up, to signify the team’s push to a seventh game. pic.twitter.com/nsd9SpEVJ5 — Houston […]

It all comes down to one game between the Golden State Warriors and the Houston Rockets on Sunday in Game 7 to decide who will move on to the second round. After the Warriors took three of the first four games, the Rockets dominated Games 5 and 6 to force a do-or-die game back at […]

The Golden State Warriors, after once leading the Houston Rockets 3-1 in their first-round series, are now heading back to Houston for a Game 7 against the Rockets. With a 115-107 loss at home Friday night, the Warriors ensured they will have to win a second game on the road in this series to advance […]

The Golden State Warriors shockingly fell apart in Game 6 of the first round against the Houston Rockets on Friday night. After trailing by just two points entering the fourth quarter, Golden State completely lost its rhythm on offense and the Rockets pulled away with a 115-107 win. Now, the Warriors have to head back […]

Draymond Green is optimistic in the Golden State Warriors being ready for Game 7 against the Houston Rockets despite losing Game 6 of the West First Round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs on Friday night. The Warriors had a 3-2 series lead going into the matchup. A win would have allowed the squad to win […]

Houston Rockets big man Steven Adams has emerged as a major thorn in the Golden State Warriors’ side during their first-round matchup in the 2025 NBA playoffs. Adams continues to provide a world of difference for the Rockets, with his mere presence on the floor being a huge threat to the Warriors’ small-ball approach. On […]