The Dream Shake

Rafael Stone is owed a lot of credit for Houston’s success...and a lot of apologies from haters. To say that the Houston Rockets have had a successful season would be an understatement. After a combined record of 100-218 from from the prior three seasons, Houston has done a complete 180 this year, clinching the second seed in the west as they hold a 52-28 record. A large part … [Read more...] about Rafael Stone deserves credit for what he’s built with Rockets

Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images The Rockets stay in LA to take on another desperate Western Conference foe My guess is that Ime Udoka will play his starters tonight. I just don’t think they’ll play for very long. After resting six regulars in Los Angeles on Wednesday, I doubt the Houston Rockets will rest all of those players again. Instead, I think tonight will look more … [Read more...] about Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers game preview

Slo Mo Team Saunter Time | Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images Can’t Be Caught Now. The Houston Rockets, with a 52-27 record, have clinched the second seed in the NBA Western Conference. This comes as a result of their two recent wins over OKC and Golden State, and a Laker loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder tonight. The Rockets will have home court advantage … [Read more...] about Rockets secure second seed in NBA Western Conference Playoffs

Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images The Rockets continue their California road trip tonight against the Clippers The Los Angeles Clippers are 14-3 over their last 17 games. The Houston Rockets are 3-0 against the Clippers this season, but have not played against the Clippers at full strength (read: with a healthy Kawhi Leonard). The Clippers are firmly in the glut of teams … [Read more...] about Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Clippers game preview

Erik Williams-Imagn Images The best coach of the best team that everyone is ignoring. The Houston Rockets are officially the number two seed in the Western Conference. Since that is where they have resided most of the season, perhaps it can be lost on us just how impressive that accomplishment is. If you will indulge me though, allow me to take you back to the Houston … [Read more...] about The case for Ime Udoka as NBA Coach of The Year