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The Houston Rockets and the Oklahoma City Thunder were involved in quite a nail-biter on Monday night, with the Thunder escaping with a tightly-contested Game 6 victory, 104-100. OKC’s victory was thanks in large part to Chris Paul’s outstanding play down the stretch — something the Rockets star Russell Westbrook played down during his post-game […]

Danilo Gallinari put up a productive night that helped the Oklahoma City Thunder get the Game 6 victory over the Houston Rockets and force Game 7. After the showdown, OKC head coach Billy Donovan shared that part of their game plan was to maximize Gallinari more. Gallo chipped in 25 points — his highest point-tally […]

Chris Paul had another big game for the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday, leading his team to an impressive 104-100 victory against the Houston Rockets. The All-Star point guard sank a couple of key 3-pointers late in the game, which ultimately led to OKC coming away with a crucial Game 6 victory. In his postgame […]

Houston Rockets star guard Russell Westbrook made a critical late-game error that cost the Rockets Game 6 in their first-round duel with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Amid the criticisms hurled at Westbrook, James Harden defended his teammate, noting that Westbrook simply made the decision he felt was right. In the postgame interview explaining what went […]

If there are still any people claiming that Chris Paul is already “washed up”,  the Oklahoma City Thunder guard certainly hushed them quiet on Monday. The 35-year-old floor general willed his team to victory against his former team, the Houston Rockets. The Thunder won 104-100, and forced a winner-take-all Game 7 on Wednesday. CP3 was […]

After failing to close out the first-round series with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni made a bold promise that they’ll come out stronger in Game 7. The Rockets lost to the Thunder in Game 6, 104-100. It was a messy end game, especially for the Rockets. And this might have […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder came away with a huge Game 6 win over the Houston Rockets on Monday night to even the series and force a do-or-die Game 7. Chris Paul led his team with 28 points to spearhead the 104-100 Thunder win. The 35-year old took the opportunity postgame to pay tribute to legendary […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder just defeated the Houston Rockets, 104-100, in a nail-biter to force a Game 7 in this first-round series. This was thanks in large part to an amazing performance by Thunder All-Star point guard Chris Paul. The veteran was so impressive that even Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James could not help […]

As expected, the first-round series between the Houston Rockets and the Oklahoma City Thunder has been gritty and physical. Technical fouls have been slapped, players have hit one another intentionally or unintentionally. And in Game 6, Chris Paul elbowed Russell Westbrook in the groin. Peep the clip below and judge for yourself if Paul did […]

Houston Rockets shooting guard Eric Gordon hit a tough 3-pointer to end the first half of Monday’s Game 6 against the Oklahoma City Thunder despite Chris Paul being right in his face. ERIC GORDON AT THE BUZZER 🔥 pic.twitter.com/ok8VKo0qA5 — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) September 1, 2020 Eric Gordon and the Rockets are trying to send the […]

For the first time since moving to the Western Conference three seasons ago, Paul George will be playing in the second round of the playoffs, giving him more chances to exorcise the playoff demons and “Playoff P” jokes that have been haunting him. With Kawhi Leonard and George (to a degree) leading the way, the […]

The NBA has fined Oklahoma City Thunder guard Dennis Schroder and Houston Rockets forward P.J. Tucker $25,000 each for their involvement in a confrontation during Game 5 on Saturday. Neither player will face suspension, though. P.J. Tucker and Dennis Schroder each fined $25,000, NBA announces. https://t.co/83UVNFDWTX — Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) August 30, 2020 Dennis Schroder […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Dennis Schroder claimed his low blow on Houston Rockets forward P.J. Tucker in Game 5 was unintentional. Tucker is calling bull: Tucker on what the NBA might do: "You never know with them. You just have to sit back and wait." https://t.co/KYnRRXpM0K — Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) August 30, 2020 Schroder clipped […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Dennis Schroder said Sunday his groin shot on Houston Rockets forward P.J. Tucker in Game 5 was unintentional, per Nick Crain of Forbes and SLAM Online. Schroder said he would never attempt to hurt anyone, and he also insinuated he harbors no ill will toward Tucker given the two played together […]

The NBA will look into Dennis Schroder’s low blow on P.J. Tucker during Game 5 of the first-round series between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Houston Rockets. The league was already investigating Tucker’s head-butt on Schroder, and will now take Schroder’s actions into consideration. Update on this story: Source says Dennis Schroeder’s crotch shot on […]

Houston Rockets star Russell Westbrook finally made his 2020 NBA playoffs debut in their 114-80 Game 5 win over his former squad, the Oklahoma City Thunder. Westbrook did have a rusty return on Saturday, especially from the field. He shot just 3-of-13, registering just seven points to go along with six rebounds, seven assists, and […]

More physicality and controversy have filled the series between the Houston Rockets and the Oklahoma City Thunder, and Mike D’Antoni and Co. are not pleased. In Game 5, Dennis Schroder and PJ Tucker were ejected after the two got heated following a dirty play from the Thunder guard. Apparently, Shcroder hit Tucker in the groin, […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Dennis Schroder and Houston Rockets forward PJ Tucker have been ejected from Game 5 of their first-round series matchup. Halfway into the third quarter, Schroder was caught red-handed as he hit Tucker in the groin. The latter was setting a pick for James Harden, who was being chased by the Thunder […]

The Houston Rockets got a boost ahead of their pivotal Game 5 matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder with the return of All-Star guard Russell Westbrook. Russ missed the first four games of the playoffs — eight of the team’s last nine contests overall — with a quad injury. Westbrook made his presence known early. […]

Russell Westbrook will make his postseason debut for the Houston Rockets on Saturday against the Oklahoma City Thunder after missing the first four games of the series due to a quad injury. However, per Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni, Westbrook will be limited to 25-28 minutes in Game 5 against the Thunder. Russell Westbrook will […]

Oklahoma City Thunder Chris Paul has emerged as one of the most prominent figures in the entire league over the past few months, with the veteran exhibiting his leadership amidst the tense socio-political climate in the nation. Things reached a boiling point following the shooting of Jacob Blake on Sunday, which led to the Milwaukee […]

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul has spoken with Jacob Blake’s father and wanted to assure him the NBA is going to do everything it can to bring justice to Blake. Chris Paul, who is the NBPA president, emotionally talked about how guys in the NBA are “tired of seeing the same thing over […]

Houston Rockets All-Star Russell Westbrook has been cleared to play in Saturday’s Game 5 matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Brodie was dealing with a quad injury, but he’s recovered enough to rejoin his teammates, according to Kelly Iko of The Athletic. So… what does Westbrook’s return mean for the Rockets and their chances […]

Houston Rockets star Russell Westbrook will return to the lineup for a crucial Game 5 against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday, according to The Athletic’s Kelly Iko. ESPN reported earlier Friday morning that Westbrook tested out his injured quad in an intrasquad scrimmage on Thursday and “looked as explosive as ever.” Westbrook was upgraded […]

With the season now officially back on track, the Houston Rockets could be getting a boost by the return of Russell Westbrook from a strained quad. The former league MVP has missed the first four games of Houston’s first-round series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, but he now appears to be on track to make […]

The emergency players and coaches meeting held on Wednesday stemming from the boycott of all three games scheduled did not exactly end well, according to reports. However, one of the most admirable things that was revealed from the said meeting was how NBPA president Chris Paul was able to get every single one of his […]

The Milwaukee Bucks announced earlier they were boycotting Game 5 of their first-round series against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday. It was a response to the Jacob Blake shooting in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and it might set off a chain of events over the next few days. Shams Charania of The Athletic reported the Houston Rockets […]

Houston Rockets superstar point guard Russell Westbrook is now being listed as questionable for Game 5 against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday, according to Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle. Westbrook had been listed as out on Tuesday due to his quad injury, but it appears he has progressed enough to have a chance to […]

The NBA Players Association is actively working with players who are considering boycotting upcoming playoff games in the wake of the shooting of Jacob Blake by police officers in Kenosha, WI on Sunday, sources told Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. A gathering of players took place on Tuesday night at the Coronado Springs Resort to […]

The Seattle SuperSonics joined the NBA in 1976. Sadly, the franchise had to leave Seattle some three decades later to establish the Oklahoma City Tunder. Be it the SuperSonics or the Thunder, this franchise has had its fair share of memorable trades over the years of its existence. Today we’re going to look at the […]

According to NBA Advanced Stats Player Tracking analysis, Houston Rockets superstar guard James Harden is just 8-of-34 (23.5 percent) from the field when defended by Oklahoma City Thunder wing Luguentz Dort. Justin Russo of the CLIP & ROLL podcast shared the incredible stat. According to NBA Advanced Stats Player Tracking analysis, James Harden is just […]

Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni confirmed that superstar point guard Russell Westbrook is getting close to playing again. Unfortunately for the Rockets, Westbrook won’t make his grand return in Game 5 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, per Marc Stein of the New York Times. The Rockets have listed Russell Westbrook (quad strain) as OUT […]

Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni says superstar point guard Russell Westbrook is day-to-day moving forward with his quad injury, per Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle. The decision on Westbrook’s return is based on what the medical staff says. The Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder are tied at 2-2 in the first round of […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder might have just unlocked the key to solving the James Harden mystery. After coming out hot with a quick 2-0 lead in the series, the Houston Rockets have now dropped back-to-back losses as the Thunder evened out the series at 2-2 with a remarkable 117-114 win on Monday night. The backcourt […]

The Houston Rockets lost Game 4 to the Oklahoma City Thunder despite getting 32 points, eight rebounds and 15 assists from James Harden. According to ESPN Stats & Info, Harden is the only player in postseason history to have that stat line in a game and lose. FROM ELIAS: James Harden is the only player […]

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul led his team to a massive Game 4 win over the Houston Rockets on Monday afternoon as the unlikely playoff team has managed to tie the series at two games apiece. With Paul leading the way for the Thunder, and then some, against the Rockets, the Thunder have […]

Veteran point guard Chris Paul came up big when it mattered most on Monday afternoon and the seasoned signal caller led the Oklahoma City Thunder to an impressive come-from-behind win over the Houston Rockets. While Paul and company managed to even the must-watch Western Conference series at two games apiece, the longtime NBA point guard […]

James Harden was incredibly frustrated after the Houston Rockets lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 4 of their first-round series. In fact, he knocked down a hand sanitizer while walking to the locker room. Luckily for fans, the TNT cameras caught it. Harden taking out his frustration on the hand sanitizer 😡https://t.co/27h2tKmTYn — […]

Even though Russell Westbrook and Steven Adams were teammates for seven seasons with the Oklahoma City Thunder, it’s playoff basketball. As the Houston Rockets look to put the dagger in the Thunder with their third victory in four games, both Westbrook and Adams were involved in a little verbal altercation during the first half of […]