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The Houston Rockets are currently missing Kevin Durant. Against the Suns, they proved they can survive his absence. … [Read more...] about Rockets make the best possible Kevin Durant statement in fascinating win vs Suns

Amen Thompson scored 28 points, Aaron Holiday added 22 off the bench and the Houston Rockets beat the Phoenix Suns 114-92 on Monday night, despite not having star forward Kevin Durant in the lineup for the first time this season. The Rockets won for the 11th time in 13 games, bouncing back from Friday night’s loss to the Nuggets. The Suns had their three-game winning streak … [Read more...] about Amen Thompson scores 28, Rockets roll past Suns 114-92 despite missing star Kevin Durant

Rockets guard Reed Sheppard made just 2-of-9 shots from the floor in his first start of the season on Monday in Phoenix, but he contributed five assists and three steals in his 27 minutes, and Houston was a +6 when he was on the court. It marked the eighth consecutive game in which the Rockets outscored their opponent during Sheppard’s minutes. While the 21-year-old still has … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Sheppard, Edey, Coward, Pelicans

Although the Houston Rockets are currently the best offense in the league, their 3-point shooting could prove to be unsustainable. … [Read more...] about Rockets blazing start comes with unsustainable stat that could become a problem

Alperen Sengun had 28 points and 11 rebounds, Kevin Durant scored 20 points, and the Houston Rockets extended their winning streak to five with a 114-104 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Aaron Holiday scored 14 of his 18 points in the fourth quarter for Houston, which is 10-1 since starting the season with two losses. Jabari Smith Jr. scored 14 and Amen Thompson had 12 … [Read more...] about Alperen Sengun scores 28 points as Rockets top Cavaliers 114-104 for fifth straight win