The Houston Rockets extended their strong start to the season with a dominant 129–101 win over the Utah Jazz, and the night delivered two clear storylines. Kevin Durant returned after a two-game absence and gave one of his most efficient showings of the month, while rookie Reed Sheppard kept his spot in the starting lineup and backed it up with another steady … [Read more...] about Reed Sheppard Earns Starting Spot in Durant’s Triumphant Return
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Reed Sheppard may be triggering an early trade decision for the Rockets
The Houston Rockets have been getting strong performances from Reed Sheppard lately. His play may have triggered an early trade decision for them. … [Read more...] about Reed Sheppard may be triggering an early trade decision for the Rockets
Houston Cougars to award Tilman Fertitta honorary doctorate
The current U.S. Ambassador to Italy and San Marino will return to the Bayou City later this month. … [Read more...] about Houston Cougars to award Tilman Fertitta honorary doctorate
Unusual Strategy Has Led To NBA’s Second-Best Offense
The 13-4 Rockets have the NBA’s second-best offense despite attempting the fewest three-pointers in the league and not shooting well on their two-point tries, according to John Hollinger of The Athletic. Houston’s unusual offensive strategy is reliant on dominating the boards, which leads to extra shot attempts — the Rockets are outrebounding their opponents by more than 10 per … [Read more...] about Unusual Strategy Has Led To NBA’s Second-Best Offense
Is The Houston Rockets’ Bizarre 2025-26 Schedule A Trap?
The Houston Rockets will finally begin their first back-to-back of the 2025-26 NBA season on Sunday afternoon. It’s not the only quirk of Houston’s schedule so far, either. Every other team in the league has played at least 18 games. More than half are already at 20. Houston has played only 16. So is Houston’s 12-4 record some kind of illusion? Is The Houston Rockets’ Bizarre … [Read more...] about Is The Houston Rockets’ Bizarre 2025-26 Schedule A Trap?