The Houston Rockets are on a roll. They’ve won nine games in a row and are staying ahead of challengers for the second seed in the Western Conference. Helping them do so on Friday night was the return of possibly the team’s best player. The Rockets defeated the Miami Heat 102-98 in Amen Thompson‘s return from injury. With only 11 games left to play, including a very competitive … [Read more...] about Rockets Young Star Returns Looking Better Than Ever
Every NBA Quadruple-Double After Josh Giddey Nearly Has One
It was a magical performance by Josh Giddey on Saturday night as he nearly recorded a quadruple-double. The Bulls spoiled LeBron James’ return to the lineup in an easy 146-115 victory. The 22-year-old Giddey put together a remarkable stat line of 15 points, 10 rebounds, 17 assists, and eight steals. With two more steals, a quadruple-double would have been his. It continues a … [Read more...] about Every NBA Quadruple-Double After Josh Giddey Nearly Has One
Hawks Center Suffers Potential Season-Ending Injury
According to a team announcement, Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela “has been diagnosed with a ligament injury in the fourth metacarpal of his left hand.” The 30-year-old “will undergo rehabilitation and will be re-evaluated in approximately three-to-four weeks.” With Atlanta’s regular season finale scheduled for April 13, he may have played his last game for the Hawks. As of … [Read more...] about Hawks Center Suffers Potential Season-Ending Injury
The 2 Seed Race and Rockets’ Season in a Nutshell
Blink and you’ll miss it, the Houston Rockets are currently second-place in the Western Conference again. Based on the whack-a-mole situation in the West right now, there’s a good chance it’ll be someone else by the end of the week. The Rockets are the fourth team to hold the spot since the All-Star break and there’s been plenty of swapping places among the other teams as well. … [Read more...] about The 2 Seed Race and Rockets’ Season in a Nutshell
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. After a brief struggle last month, Houston has turned it back on and are back in second place where they’ve spent much … [Read more...] about Rockets Future Star Is Rising Fast In Houston