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NBA News / Yardbarker / April 23
Watch: Warriors' Jimmy Butler injured after hard fall vs. Rockets
Amen Thompson is known for shutting down opposing scorers. Wednesday night, he did it by sending Jimmy Butler to the locker room.
The 'Most 30-point games in NBA playoff history' quiz
How many of the NBA players with at least 30 games with 30 points in the postseason can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / The Dream Shake / April 23
NBA Playoffs: Rockets vs. Warriors in a critical Game 2 
At the risk of hyperbole... this is a must win for the Rockets Location: Toyota Center, Houston, TX TV: Space City Home Network, TNT/Max/truTV Radio: SportsTalk790
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 23
Rockets Need Veterans to Bounce Back vs. Warriors
Two off-seasons ago, the Rockets made the then-unpopular decision to sign Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks to hefty, longer-term contracts in free agency. At the time, it seemed a corner-cutting move designed simply to get Houston back to the postseason by any means necessary.
Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / April 23
Three things the Rockets need to do different to win Game two
Houston didn’t perform well at all in game one, here’s some flaws they can fix to have a chance at tying the series 1-1 Game one was one to forget for the Houston Rockets.
Steph Curry News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 23
Rockets Will Look to Limit Warriors’ Steph Curry in Game 2
Tonight, the Houston Rockets face off against the Golden State Warriors in an essential must-win Game 2. Golden State holds a 1-0 lead following Game 1, where the Rockets scored just 85 points in total on a slow scoring night.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 23
The Rockets Are Still Capable of Getting Hot
The Houston Rockets opened the postseason with a difficult loss against the Golden State Warriors. Houston's offense never got going as the Rockets scored their lowest single-game point total of the season.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 23
Rockets-Warriors Game 2 Hangs on the Shoulders of Jalen Green and Fred VanVleet
The Houston Rockets are undoubtedly in a must-win situation against the Golden State Warriors heading into Game 2 of this first-round series. With the Warriors up 1-0, having stolen Game 1 at the Toyota Center, the Rockets cannot afford to hit the road down 2-0.
Alperen Sengun News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 23
Despite Loss, Alperen Sengun Had One of the Best Playoff Debuts in Rockets History
The Houston Rockets knew going into their series with the Golden State Warriors that they were going to have to play their best basketball of the season.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 23
Rockets Can't Afford to Lose Game 2 vs. Warriors
The Houston Rockets aren't facing elimination in Game 2 against the Golden State Warriors, but they could benefit from a win to even the series. Sports Illustrated writer Nate Cunningham detailed the success rate for teams that start a series dropping the first two games.
NBA News / The Dream Shake / April 23
FanDuel offering the No Sweat Parlay for Rockets-Warriors Game 2
Get in on some betting action. Happy Game 2 of Rockets vs. Warriors. I am excited to let you all know that FanDuel is offering a special “No Sweat, Same Game” Parlay every weekend during the NBA Playoffs.
Jalen Green News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 23
Houston Rockets: Jalen Green Must Step Up
The Houston Rockets fell, 95-85, in the first game of their NBA Playoffs to the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night. Jalen Green underperformed, shooting 3-for-15 from the field and scoring only seven points in 31 minutes.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 23
Warriors May Be Too Much For Rockets
The Houston Rockets are already down 1-0 in their series against the Golden State Warriors, and they need a win in Game 2 to avoid digging themselves in a major hole.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 23
The Rockets Should Expect a Consistent Curry
Fans of the Houston Rockets during the late 2010s may have had flashbacks of Stephen Curry hitting back-breaking 3-pointers to end Houston's hopes of winning.
Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / April 23
Why Shooting May Not Be The Rockets’ Biggest Weakness
The Houston Rockets lost Game 1 of their first-round series versus the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night. Predictably, the Rockets shot very poorly, and G.O.A.T.
NBA News / Field Level Media / April 22
Rockets look to bounce back in Game 2 vs. Warriors
Heading into a high-stakes Game 2, the host Houston Rockets are looking for more offensive production on Wednesday to avoid falling into a two-game hole against their Western Conference playoff counterpart, the Golden State Warriors.
Kevin Durant News / Fadeaway World / April 22
Former Rockets Players Explain Why Team Won't Pursue Kevin Durant
Former Houston Rockets players Lou Williams and Chandler Parsons recently shared their thoughts on the rumors linking the team with Kevin Durant. While discussing the matter on 'Run It Back', both players explained why Houston wouldn't continue to pursue the Suns forward.
Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / April 21
Houston Rockets Have a Realistic Shot at the First Pick in the NBA Draft
The Houston Rockets will have a chance at the 1st pick in the 2025 NBA draft. Five ties among teams with identical regular season records were broken today through random drawings to determine the order of selection for the NBA Draft 2025 presented by State Farm.
Alperen Sengun News / Athlon Sports / April 21
Houston Rockets Alperen Sengun Shows Everybody Why He Was a All-Star in Playoff Debut
The Houston Rockets were defeated in the first game of the first round of the playoffs by the Golden State Warriors 95-85. Warriors now the lead in the best-of-five series 1-0.
Jimmy Butler News / Yardbarker / April 21
Jimmy Butler makes Warriors franchise history with electrifying playoff start
Butler’s influence was felt across all facets of the game, but it was his performance in the closing moments that truly captured the spotlight.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / April 21
Rockets Go Cold, Fall Flat in Game 1 Loss To Warriors’ Defense And Championship Grit
The Rockets came in hot. The crowd was jacked. Alperen Sengun baptized Draymond Green at the rim. And then… it all cooled off. Fast. The Warriors didn’t just steal Game 1 — they took it with clamps, control, and the cold-blooded calm of a team that’s been here before.
Steph Curry News / Yardbarker / April 21
Warriors' Stephen Curry gives Rockets rude welcome back to playoffs
The Houston Rockets tore their organization down to the ground, went through a full rebuild, and turned themselves back into a contender in relatively short order. Their reward for that quick turnaround: A first-round matchup against Stephen Curry.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / April 20
Watch: Rockets' Alperen Sengun puts Draymond Green on poster
Alperen Sengun got his revenge on Draymond Green and then some during Sunday’s Game 1.
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