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Rockets Have a Lot to Prove This Time Around

It takes a certain level of experience and consistency for a playoff team to gain general respect from the rest of the NBA. A 'young' team in its first playoff run isn't expected to do much other than go out there and compete, and then build on that for the future, so there isn't an immense amount of pressure.

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Houston Rockets Seven-Game Winning Streak Coming at the Perfect Time

After one of the craziest games you will see on the basketball court Monday night, the Rockets were able to extend their season-long winning streak to seven games.

Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / March 18

Houston Rockets Star Receives Major Injury Update

After a rough patch in February and the beginning of March, the Houston Rockets are turning it around at the perfect time. The Rockets are on a seven-game winning streak and are the No.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 18

Green and Smith Jr. Save Rockets From Sloppy Start

Jalen Green had just five points in the first half as he and the Houston Rockets withstood the wrong side of a dominating performance against the Philadelphia 76ers.

Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 18

Houston Rockets: Takeaways Through Three-Fourths of the Season

The Houston Rockets have reclaimed their No. 2 spot in the Western Conference and currently hold a 44-25 record. Winning culture is starting to arise in Houston, due to Ime Udoka's coaching.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / March 18

Southwest Notes: Thompson, Popovich, Grizzlies, Jensen

Rockets wing Amen Thompson is making progress in his recovery from an ankle sprain and could return to action as soon as this Friday, head coach Ime Udoka said on Monday, per Danielle Lerner of The Houston Chronicle (subscription required).

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 18

Rockets Rising, But Fall Could Come Soon

The Houston Rockets are ahead of schedule, placing at No. 2 in the Western Conference just one year after being a .500 team in the lottery. The Rockets have a lot of competition on their tails with the Memphis Grizzlies, Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors all breathing down their neck.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 18

Rockets Have One Really Good Problem to Have

The Houston Rockets have been toying with their starting lineup over the past two months as injuries have forced the team to match up differently. In a recent win against the Chicago Bulls, the Rockets returned to their most popular lineup, where Fred VanVleet, Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, Jabari Smith Jr.

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / March 18

Potential Rockets NBA Playoff matchups: Who they want to see

Who do the Rockets wants to see in the first round? With the NBA regular season winding down, it is time to take a look at potential playoff matchups for the Houston Rockets.

Alperen Sengun News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 18

Rockets' Alperen Sengun Should Be Considered for All-NBA

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun has had a season to remember. He made his first All-Star team, has his Rockets on path to make the playoffs for the first time in his career, and he may even get some consideration for the All-NBA lists by the end of the season.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 17

Rockets set team comeback record, defeat 76ers in OT

Jalen Green had 30 points and 13 assists on Monday, helping the Houston Rockets stage the largest comeback in franchise history to defeat the visiting Philadelphia 76ers 144-137 in overtime.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 18

Watch: Sengun's tip-in aids miracle Rockets comeback

Watch: Alperen Sengun's tip-in aids miracle Rockets comeback

Missing a free throw intentionally almost never works as a strategy. Of course, teams rarely come back from eight points down in the final minute either.

76ers' Paul George out for the season

Pistons show they have made incredible progress with blowout win

Alex Sarr showcasing his potential after shaky start to rookie season

Pelicans must cash in on this star's resurgent trade value

Lakers are now at risk of falling back into play-in contention

Watch: Chelsea Gray’s half-court three sets tone for Rose's Unrivaled title win

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 17

Rockets' Recent Winning Streak Brings Them Back Into High Playoff Race

No one would've expected the Houston Rockets to see this much improvement from just a few years ago. After igniting a rebuild following the James Harden era, Houston has stacked up on talent over the last few seasons into what is now one of the better rotations in the NBA.

Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / March 17

Rockets Future Star Is Rising Fast In Houston

The Houston Rockets are following up last season’s overachieving run with another fantastic one; however, overachieving is no longer the right word. Houston is for real, and they’re in the upper echelon of the Western Conference by no accident or turn of luck.

Amen Thompson News / NBA Analysis Network / March 17

Houston Rockets believe they could have even more talented player than Amen Thompson already on their roster

The Houston Rockets, unlike a lot of teams in the Western Conference, have their eyes set on success long after this season. The Western Conference, it would seem, is full of teams desperate to make the most of what little time they have left.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 17

Rockets rumors: The young star Houston thinks boasts Russell Westbrook potential

The Houston Rockets are having an exceptional season, and it’s been mostly because of their young guys and the development that they’ve shown. One of the players who is having a solid season is second-year player Amen Thompson, who has become a menace on defense and is starting to figure things out on offense.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 17

Seasons for Rockets, 76ers heading in different directions

Looking to extend their season-best six-game winning streak, the surging Houston Rockets will look to take advantage of the undermanned visiting Philadelphia 76ers on Monday.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / March 16

NBA Notes: Rockets, trade rumors, Hawks, Nets, D’Angelo Russell

Could the Rockets go star-hunting this offseason? Per Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report, the answer seems to be … well, maybe. “The Rockets seemed aimless

Jalen Green News / thePeachBasket / March 16

Jalen Green Leads Rockets to Victory vs. Bulls

In a nail-biting contest at the Toyota Center, the Houston Rockets secured a 117-114 victory over the Chicago Bulls. The win not only showcased the Rockets’ offensive prowess but also solidified their position in the playoff race, improving their record to 43-25.

Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / March 14

Rockets dominate boards, keep Mavs reeling

Tari Eason scored a career-high 30 points, Jalen Green added 23 and Alperen Sengun produced his 38th double-double this season as the Houston Rockets cruised to a 133-96 victory over the undermanned Dallas Mavericks on Friday.