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Behind every great team is a bunch of players making sacrifices. The Houston Rockets are touted to make it all the way to the Western Conference come playoff time and even have a good chance of beating the Golden State Warriors. And 3-point assassin Eric Gordon is one of the key players of the squad […]

The Houston Rockets were able to make franchise history with their 59th win in the 2017-18 NBA season. Needless to say, it came in typical Rockets fashion with a 114-91 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday. However, it seems head coach Mike d’Antoni may have been the only one excited by it. According […]

The Houston Rockets entered the fourth quarter of last night’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers trailing by one, facing the hottest team in the league and one who had not lost a game since the All-Star break. Yet an air of confidence breezed through the entire lineup, as they managed to take control from […]

Houston Rockets All-Star Chris Paul debuted the latest rendition of his signature shoe during Thursday night’s 115-111 win over the Portland Trail Blazers: the Jordan CP3.XI. Paul’s choice of footwear seems to have paid off, as the former Wake Forest Demon Deacon recorded 22 points, eight rebounds, and six assists in 32 minutes of playing […]

In an extensive editorial piece written by Alex Wong of Bleacher Report, Houston Rockets small forward P.J. Tucker opened up about his massive sneaker collection, his love for shoes, and how he travels with so many different pairs of sneakers on road trips. According to Rockets veteran shooting guard Eric Gordon, he is positive that […]

Chris Paul, who seems to have rejuvenated his career with the Houston Rockets, could add another statistical accomplishment to his impressive NBA career so far. According to Basketball-Reference.com’s official Twitter account, Paul is on pace for his ninth season averaging over .250 Win Shares per 48 Minutes. It would surpass none other than Michael Jordan for the […]

Last February, the Boston Celtics honored Paul Pierce by retiring his number 34 jersey. It was a ceremony about an hour long with many of his former Celtics teammates in attendance. Later, Pierce lifted his banner up to the rafters of the TD Garden to secure his place among the Celtics greats. As emotional as […]

Houston Rockets forward Gerald Green will get his technical foul and ejection fines paid for by the very man he defended during a 129-120 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. “I told him I appreciate it, and I’ll cover whatever fine,” Chris Paul said after the game, according to Jonathan Feigen of The Houston Chronicle. Green […]

The game on Sunday between the Houston Rockets and Minnesota Timberwolves turned out as expected, as it became a hotly-contested matchup between two playoff-bound teams in the Western Conference. During the fourth quarter of action, a heated moment even happened, with Gerald Green and Gorgui Dieng getting involved in it. After Chris Paul swiped the […]

Star point guard Chris Paul and the Houston Rockets (55-14) began a three-game road trip and matched last season’s win total when they held off a fierce second-half rally to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 107-101 on St. Patrick’s Day. According to a tweet posted on Saturday night by Rockets beat reporter Jonathan Feigen of […]

For the past three years, the NBA Finals has featured the same teams looking to take home the season’s most coveted prize—the Larry O’Brien trophy. The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors have done this dance before as they took turns claiming the championship as if it was something to be passed around between […]

Revisionist history is always fun in the NBA when discussing stars like Paul Pierce and Chris Paul. The two have had very different careers. Pierce is considered one of the greatest players in Boston Celtics history and has a championship under this belt. Paul, however, is universally known as a great player who cannot win […]

Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul will play against his former team, the L.A. Clippers, after being diagnose with knee soreness, according to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon. Paul will have the day off from practice today, allowing him to rest an extra day before lacing them up on Thursday, per coach Mike D’Antoni. He was asked […]

Since joining forces with the Houston Rockets this season, James Harden and Chris Paul have proven that they can co-exist on the floor, and share the leadership duties in their team. Their strong partnership has led to them currently owning the top seed in the tough Western Conference, which has surprised many, excluding themselves. They […]

During a dark time of the Big Three era, prior to the start of the 2011-12 season, the Boston Celtics considered trading their problem child of a point guard Rajon Rondo for New Orleans Hornets prodigy Chris Paul, though the deal reportedly fell through due to Paul’s refusal to commit to signing with the team […]

When the Houston Rockets traded for Chris Paul last offseason there was a lot of questions about how well he and James Harden would be able to work with each other. But it was pretty clear early on in the season the two could co-exist and they currently have the Rockets sitting with the best […]

Kyrie Irving is known for a variety of things. The skilled offensive dynamo can simply obliterate defenders with his excellent dribbling prowess. The is also a terrific shooter and is arguably the best finisher in the NBA. That’s not to mention that Irving is a clutch scorer, hitting one of the most memorable shots in playoffs […]

Daryl Morey, famed analytic genius and general manager of the Houston Rockets couldn’t help but hide his giddiness: These guys currently have the #1 offense ever https://t.co/xuot27z8nE pic.twitter.com/B8b8a0YVJa — Daryl Morey 🗽🏀 (@dmorey) February 14, 2018 That tweet was sent out on Valentine’s Day (how romantic) and as of Friday, March 2nd, 2018, his team […]

Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul and teammate James Harden’s mother had a Shaqtin-a-Fool-worthy encounter at the end of Monday’s 96-85 win over the Utah Jazz. As Paul crossed the half-court line to dribble out the clock, he reached over to ”Mama Harden” for a quick dap — just a casual acknowledgment of a quick […]

With time running out and the Houston Rockets comfortably ahead by nine points, Chris Paul was dribbling the ball out to complete their road victory on Monday against the Utah Jazz. Seeing the game’s situation, a fan seated at courtside raised her hand to give the point guard a high-five. He obliged by tapping her […]

Chris Paul has spent a little more than half a year with the Houston Rockets, but he appears to fit in really well with the lifestyle of Texas. He showed up before the Rockets game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night wearing a full cowboy outfit. Forward Tarik Black showed the video off to […]

Chris Paul, otherwise known as the Point God, has been one the best point guards in the NBA since the start of his career. Even now that the NBA possesses high caliber point guards such as Stephen Curry, Russell Westbrook, and Kyrie Irving, Paul still earns some recognition for being in the conversation of the […]

After Houston Rockets star point guard Chris Paul was seemingly snubbed of an invitation to the 2018 NBA All-Star Game in Los Angeles, many have pondered how exactly he felt about it. According to a tweet on Saturday afternoon during All-Star media day from Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle, Paul’s teammate in superstar guard James […]

Despite the NBA season only having two-thirds of the way under wraps, Chris Paul has no doubt in his mind who will win the Most Valuable Player award at the end of this season. For the nine-time All-Star, “it’s not even going to be close.” “Have you been watching? A lot of people just get […]

The Houston Rockets’ big-time offseason acquisition; Chris Paul, has joined more than just the likes of James Harden in a potent Mike D’Antoni offense. The dime maestro has also benefitted from the meteoric rise of center Clint Capela, who has turned an All-Star backcourt into a Big Three powerhouse that can now contend with the […]

Chris Paul and James Harden are the main reasons why the Houston Rockets are near the top in the NBA standings. It’s no wonder then that among all the players throughout the league, Paul and Harden are number one and two on ESPN’s Real Plus-Minus rankings for the 2017-18 season. https://twitter.com/stanfordkp/status/962916949524131840 ESPN developed the statistic […]

We still have four months left in the NBA season but Bovada already seems to be looking forward to next season, specifically in terms of LeBron James future. According to Arash Markazi of ESPN Bovada has released odds for which team James will land on next year. The list goes like this: Houston Rockets: 5/2 Cleveland […]

In the middle of his 13th season, Chris Paul might just have found one of the most talented teammates that he’s seen throughout his career in backcourt mate James Harden. The Beard has led the NBA in scoring for the majority of this season, but has taken it to the next level in recent games. […]

As we come closer to the July 2018 free agency period, there is no hotter story than LeBron James. Nobody knows what the King will do, but everyone is acting under the assumption that James will opt out of his 2018-19 player option to become a free agent. Given the Cleveland Cavaliers’ struggles and their […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are really struggling. After a demoralizing 88-120 home loss to the Houston Rockets yesterday, the Cavs have lost 12 of their last 18 games. Their struggles affect everyone, including LeBron James. Widely regarded as the best basketball player in the world, James’ efforts have not been enough to help the Cavs. They […]

Another night, yet another NBA record that has to do with the Houston Rockets. This time, it was star point guard Chris Paul on Saturday night when he passed Andre Miller for No. 9 all-time in career assists in NBA history. Early in the second quarter of Saturday night’s primetime contest between the Rockets and the Cleveland […]

For three straight years, James Harden has been in the MVP discussion. In 2015, Harden was the runner-up to Stephen Curry, who had one of the best seasons in NBA history. In 2017, Harden was again a runner=up to Russell Westbrook, who averaged a triple-double for the entire season. Now, Harden is making history in […]

After he missed the Houston Rockets’ 114-107 victory over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night, star point guard Chris Paul is expected to start tonight on the road against the San Antonio Spurs. However, Tim MacMahon of ESPN also tweeted that potential NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award candidate Eric Gordon will be out […]

Look away, L.A. Clippers fans. Now. This clip may bring you frustration and sadness – you might even shed a tear. If you go through all those emotions, though, blame House of Highlights. https://www.instagram.com/p/BemIrVVB1qB/?taken-by=houseofhighlights This was in December 2011, when the NBA was close to officially returning from a lockout. The Clippers just made a […]

For NBA fans around the world, we were able to witness history Tuesday night when Houston Rockets superstar guard James Harden became the first player ever to record a 60-point triple-double. He was absolutely magnificent throughout the night as he led the Rockets to a 114-107 victory over the Orlando Magic at Toyota Center, even […]

The Houston Rockets will face off against the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night, but it sounds like they could be without the services of Chris Paul and Eric Gordan, according to a report from Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle. Rockets guards Chris Paul and Eric Gordon listed as questionable vs. Spurs on Thursday. […]

The game between the Houston Rockets and Orlando Magic on Tuesday will feature both teams that are not in full strength. Chris Paul and Aaron Gordon will reportedly miss the game for their respective teams as they are dealing with different injuries. The Rockets are also without Trevor Ariza, who is suffering from a hamstring […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers find themselves in an extremely tough situation right now. There are many factors contributing to this, and they are at a cross roads. The need to make a deal is as obvious as the hurdles they must jump. These are three huge problems for them right now, and these need addressing as […]

The Houston Rockets have listed point guard Chris Paul as questionable with groin soreness, head coach Mike D’Antoni told Jonathan Feigen of The Houston Chronicle. “I just want to make sure it is 100 percent,” said D’Antoni. “We just want to be careful with it. But it’s nothing alarming. If it stays sore, we’ll figure […]