Saddiq Bey scored 21 of his season-high 29 points after halftime, and the New Orleans Pelicans overcame a 25-point, third-quarter deficit to defeat the Houston Rockets 133-128 in overtime. Trey Murphy scored 27 points and Herb Jones 18 points and a career-high eight steals for the Pelicans, who’ve won three straight after winning just three of their first 25 games. Kevin Durant … [Read more...] about Bey has season-high 29 points to lead Pelicans’ 25-point comeback in a 133-128 OT win over Houston
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Southwest Notes: Irving, Zion, Borrego, Rockets
Brett Siegel of Clutch Points wrote on Friday that it “truly seems” as if Mavericks point guard Kyrie Irving will be able to return from his ACL tear at some point in January. However, head coach Jason Kidd said this week that there’s still no specific timeline for Irving as he works his way through the rehab process, writes Grant Afseth of Dallas Hoops Journal. “There’s no … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Irving, Zion, Borrego, Rockets
Rockets’ biggest question is still painfully obvious
As the season wears on, the Houston Rockets will continue to be faced with a question that could define their championship hopes. … [Read more...] about Rockets’ biggest question is still painfully obvious
Houston Comets (finally) returning with Connecticut Sun sale, relocation
The WNBA is expected to make its long-awaited return to Houston in 2027. … [Read more...] about Houston Comets (finally) returning with Connecticut Sun sale, relocation
NBA Fines Ime Udoka After Controversial Postgame Comments
Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka entered Monday night frustrated after a difficult overtime loss to the Denver Nuggets, and the consequences of that frustration became official on Wednesday. The NBA announced that Udoka would be fined $25,000 dollars for his postgame comments, which strongly criticized the officiating crew assigned to Houston’s 128-125 defeat at Ball Arena. … [Read more...] about NBA Fines Ime Udoka After Controversial Postgame Comments
