The NBA Cup superstar clash between Denver’s Nikola Jokic and Houston’s Alperen Sengun didn’t go as Rockets fans would have hoped. The Nuggets won the NBA Cup showdown on Friday night, 112-109. With only one more group stage Cup game still to play, the Rockets’ chances of progressing now look slim. There was one positive takeaway from the game for Rockets fans, though: the Reed … [Read more...] about Rockets’ Sheppard Almost Carries With Career Night
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Kevin Durant comes up short where the Rockets need him the most
The Houston Rockets lost a heartbreaking contest to the Nuggets on Friday. Kevin Durant did not deliver the way he's supposed to. … [Read more...] about Kevin Durant comes up short where the Rockets need him the most
Jokic scores 34, Nuggets beat Rockets 112-109
Nikola Jokic had 34 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists, and Jamal Murray added 26 points and 10 assists as the Denver Nuggets held on to beat the Houston Rockets 112-109. Jokic, who scored 24 points in the second half, finished 11 of 20 from the field. Tim Hardaway Jr. had 12 points off the bench for the Nuggets, who shot 53%. Denver improved to 2-1 in NBA Cup play while the … [Read more...] about Jokic scores 34, Nuggets beat Rockets 112-109
Injury Notes: Edey, Coward, Poole, Dort, Eason, Oubre
Second-year center Zach Edey could make his season debut on Saturday. He has been listed as questionable for the matchup in Cleveland, the Grizzlies announced (via Twitter). As Michael Wallace of Grind City Media writes, the Grizzlies are reeling, with seven losses in their past eight games and a 4-9 record on the season. The team is looking forward to having the former Purdue … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Edey, Coward, Poole, Dort, Eason, Oubre
Rockets’ Tari Eason Suffers Oblique Strain, Out 4-6 Weeks
Rockets forward Tari Eason has been diagnosed with a strained oblique and will miss four-to-six weeks, according to head coach Ime Udoka (Twitter link via Danielle Lerner of The Houston Chronicle). The 24-year-old sustained the injury in the first half of Friday’s win over Portland, with Houston initially describing it as a right hip contusion. Upon further evaluation, it … [Read more...] about Rockets’ Tari Eason Suffers Oblique Strain, Out 4-6 Weeks