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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 […]

Houston Rockets superstar point guard Russell Westbrook won’t play in Game 4 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, but the former MVP still made sure to honor Kobe Bryant on “Mamba Day.” James Harden and several other Rockets players did as well: Russell Westbrook rocking a #8 Kobe jersey on Mamba Day 🐍 pic.twitter.com/AkGcbNImpJ — ClutchPoints […]

The Houston Rockets were not pleased with the officiating crew following Saturday’s Game 3 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. A number of whistles determined key possessions both towards the end of the fourth quarter and into overtime. One of these involved a Rockets turnover on an inbounds pass with 24 seconds to go. Rockets […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder essentially salvaged their season with an all-important victory over the Houston Rockets in Game 3. The Thunder could have found themselves in the deepest of holes had they fallen short on Saturday. But some clutch buckets from Oklahoma City and poor execution on the part of the Rockets helped the Thunder […]

With a five-point lead under a minute to go in regulation, James Harden and the Houston Rockets looked well on their way to establishing a commanding 3-0 lead in their first round series against the Oklahoma City Thunder. OKC, however, crawled their way back and forced overtime. They dominated the extra session to win their […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander came up big on Saturday, draining a crucial 3-pointer down the stretch to help the Oklahoma City Thunder secure a 119-107 overtime win against the Houston Rockets. After the Game 3 victory, Thunder All-Star point guard Chris Paul — who dished out the assist to SGA for the clutch shot — went into […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star point guard Chris Paul was involved in a controversial moment during his team’s impressive 119-107 overtime victory against the Houston Rockets in Game 3 of their first-round playoffs matchup. Paul hit Rockets swingman Ben McLemore with a below-the-belt shot, which was seen by some as a dirty play. After the game, […]

Usually, the 4-5 playoff matchups tend to be among the most thrilling matchups in the NBA playoffs. But that has hardly been the case this year, with the Houston Rockets picking up a 2-0 advantage over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Similarly, the Miami Heat have opened up a 2-0 lead over the Indiana Pacers in […]

Houston Rockets superstar point guard Russell Westbrook won’t play in Game 3 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Rockets are up 2-0 in the best-of-seven series. Westbrook is making progress in his recovery from a quad injury, but he’s still not ready to play in a postseason game. Russell Westbrook is out for Game 3. […]

The Houston Rockets jumped off to a 2-0 lead on their first-round series against the Oklahoma City Thunder. James Harden, who shined in Game 1 with 37 points, struggled shooting the ball in Game 2, but it didn’t stop his team from beating the Thunder by double digits and finding a “game-changer” to turn the […]

Since they have a 2-0 lead on the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Houston Rockets will continue to be “careful” with superstar point guard Russell Westbrook. Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni says it makes no sense to rush Westbrook back since he’s so critical to the team’s success. The former MVP is currently dealing with a […]

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul was not happy with his performance in Game 2 against the Houston Rockets. The Thunder had a chance to win the game and even up the series. However, Paul struggled with his shot and was shockingly a -36 on the night. After the loss, he called himself out […]

The Houston Rockets have no intention of sitting on their laurels despite blowing out the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of their first-round playoffs matchup. Rockets superstar James Harden recently provided an impromptu post-game analysis of the things his team can work on entering Game 2. Ever the perfectionist, Harden was still able to […]

Chris Paul and James Harden were once teammates on the Houston Rockets’ roster. Paul has since been dealt to the Oklahoma City Thunder, while Harden remained with the Rockets, pairing up with Russell Westbrook. Paul’s exit from Houston was surrounded by controversy. Multiple reports indicated a fallout between the two stars at the end of […]

Chris Paul and the Oklahoma City Thunder weren’t picked by ESPN to make the 2020 playoffs before the season started. ESPN gave the Thunder a 0.2 percent chance of reaching the 2020 postseason. Behind the stellar play of Paul and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander though, OKC got the fifth seed in the West and will take on […]

Houston Rockets veteran forward PJ Tucker is well aware that Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star point guard Chris Paul is motivated to beat Houston in the playoffs. The Rockets traded Paul to the Thunder last offseason for Russell Westbrook. Now, the two teams will meet in the first round of the 2020 playoffs and Tucker knows […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James crossed paths with Houston Rockets All-Star Russell Westbrook as Westbrook was conducting an interview on the Disney World campus on Monday, and James interrupted the media session to inquire about Westbrook’s strained right quad. “How’s the quad?” James asked Westbrook. “Good,” Westbrook curtly replied. Here’s an injury update: LeBron […]

Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden isn’t taking the team’s first-round matchup against Chris Paul and the Oklahoma City Thunder personally. Harden and Paul reportedly had beef last season and the Rockets traded Paul to the Thunder for Russell Westbrook. The future Hall of Famer commented on the upcoming series against Paul and his new […]

A timely update has been provided on the status of Houston Rockets superstar Russell Westbrook, as the former MVP continues on his road to recovery from a quad injury he recently sustained. In line with previous reports, Westbrook is indeed set to miss the first couple of games of his team’s first-round matchup against the […]

The 2020 NBA Playoffs are finally upon us. At one point we weren’t sure we were going to make it, but thanks to the hard work and sacrifice of everyone in the league, here we are. There’s so much to cover in our version of predictions for the 2020 NBA Playoffs, so without further adieu, […]

The first-round meeting between the Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder has emerged as one of the most intriguing matchups in the opening round of the playoffs. Thunder All-Star point guard Chris Paul has done a tremendous job leading his team to a surprisingly impressive performance all season long, which is why Rockets guard Eric […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star point guard Chris Paul knows it’s going to be tough to guard Houston Rockets superstar James Harden in their upcoming playoff series. Paul wouldn’t divulge any secrets about the Thunder’s game plan when he spoke on Sunday, but he noted they have “different ideas over here” when it comes to defending […]

Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni confirmed that star point guard Russell Westbrook will miss Game 1 of their first-round series against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday, per Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle. It was previously reported that Westbrook was expected to miss the start of the playoffs due to a strained quadriceps. […]

The first-round playoffs match-up between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Houston Rockets presents itself as possibly the most intriguing series in the opening round. For starters, these two teams have history. The Thunder and the Rockets were involved in one of the many blockbuster deals in the summer of 2019, with Chris Paul and […]

Before the 2019-20 season started, ESPN predicted Chris Paul and the Oklahoma City Thunder to miss the playoffs. Fast forward to today: Paul and the Thunder are set to face the Houston Rockets in the first round of the postseason. Paul’s pal, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, paid attention to the noise before the […]

What a perfect matchup. In the first round of the Western Conference Playoffs, the Houston Rockets will be going up against the Oklahoma City Thunder. While there is no definite beef between the two teams, there are some compelling storylines that make it a series worth watching. First, the relationship of former teammates James Harden […]

The matchups for the 2020 NBA Playoffs are almost totally set, though the race for the final spot in the Western Conference is still being contested. Fans are in store for an interesting matchup between the fourth-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder and fifth-seeded Houston Rockets, but will Russell Westbrook’s recent diagnosis of a quadriceps injury become […]

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard continues to crank out incredible performances, and the hits seem to keep coming. In this piece, we’ll take a look back at some of the best stat lines the Oakland, California native has racked up over the course of his career. 23 points and 11 assists vs. the […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder locked up a playoff matchup with the Houston Rockets in the first round on Wednesday night by defeating the Denver Nuggets on a last-second shot by Thunder big man Mike Muscala. The team’s playoff positioning wasn’t the only thing that that shot affected, however. The Thunder had a draft pick that […]