How many times are we going to have to sit through a Patrick Williams disasterclass?
The Chicago Bulls just dropped a brutal one to the Houston Rockets last night — a game that was contested right down to the wire. Now they’re hopping on a plane back to Chicago to get ready for another matchup, this time against the Utah Jazz. I have absolutely no confidence in this being a “gimme,” but I do know one thing: it should be entertaining.
Let’s talk Bulls basketball.
A tough night ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
| 29 days ago
| 1 read
It wasn’t pretty, and of course it couldn’t be easy, but “win” is still a much sweeter word than “loss’. The Rockets broke their losing streak, and more importantly got off the road, which seemingly caused small problems to snowball downhill, getting bigger and frostier as the trip went on. That’s been much discussed. But […]
From The Dream Shake
| 30 days ago
| 6 reads
On Tuesday, the Houston Rockets were desperate for a win at the Toyota Center against a hapless Chicago Bulls squad with massive height and length disparities.
A career scoring night from Bulls guard Tre Jones was ultimately wasted when Chicago ran out of gas late in the fourth quarter of what had been a fairly competitive clash. Jones, starting his seventh straight game for an ailing Josh Giddey , had an absolutely elite scoring run to keep the game competitive late.
Ultimately, Hou...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
| 30 days ago
| 9 reads
Houston Rockets vs. Chicago Bulls January 13, 2026 Location: Toyota Center — Houston, Texas TV: Space City Home Network Radio:KBME Sports Talk 790 Online: Rockets App, SCHN+ Time: 7:00pm CST Probable Starting Lineups Rockets: Amen Thompson, Josh Okogie, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen Sengun Bulls: Tre Jones, Ayo Dosunmu, Isaac Okoro, Matas Buzelis, Nikola Vucevic
From The Dream Shake
| about 1 month ago
| 4 reads
The Chicago Bulls are set to take on a tough Western Conference opponent in the Houston Rockets tonight. This will be the first time these two teams face each other this season, and there’s no reason to lean on past matchups, because the Rockets look completely different from a year ago. The biggest change, of course, is the addition of Kevin Durant.
Houston is considered one of the favorites to win the West, and maybe even a contender for the NBA title. But right now, they’re in the midd...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
| about 1 month ago
| 7 reads
Tari Eason has become an unheralded player. Such is life for “glue guys” in the NBA. They do things that don’t always show up on the stat sheet. They impact the game without always impacting the box score. Fans tend to overlook them at times. And front offices underestimate their value. This sums up Eason’s […]
From The Dream Shake
| about 1 month ago
| 3 reads
Wake up, Chicago, it’s game day!
Tonight the Chicago Bulls head to Texas to take on the Houston Rockets. This will be the first time these two teams face each other this season, so honestly, anything could happen (Houston are the favorites… cough cough). It’s also the first game of a back-to-back, so it would really help Chicago if the winner gets decided a little earlier than the final buzzer.
And there’s plenty more to talk about too, including LeBron James and the newly reschedule...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
| about 1 month ago
| 5 reads
First off: I’ll be at my brother’s wedding and spending time with family for the next week. In my absence, Xiane and Holly will be taking over the game previews for Houston’s next four games. Please be kind to them and engage in meaningful and respectful conversation in the comments. Things are bad for the […]
From The Dream Shake
| about 1 month ago
| 3 reads
The Portland Trail Blazers continued a strong stretch of play this week by besting the Houston Rockets twice and falling to the New York Knicks in a competitive game for a 2-1 record. Despite continued high-level contributions from all the usual suspects, this week’s Blazer of the Week goes to guard Caleb Love. Please help […]
From Blazer's Edge
| about 1 month ago
| 2 reads
The Chicago Bulls’ best player, point guard Josh Giddey , had been in the midst of a fringe All-Star season (fine, fine, maybe a fringe All-Star injury replacement season). But he’s also been out of commission for the last two weeks with a hamstring strain.
With Chicago set to square off against lottery teams three times in the next six days, the team could certainly use as many healthy bodies as it can get to notch easy wins.
According to Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic , Giddey has be...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
| about 1 month ago
| 4 reads
What have they got to lose? Besides a lot of games against lottery teams, that is. It’s getting frustrating, isn’t it? I tried to warn against panic. Perhaps that was projection. It may have been an ill-advised attempt at manifestation. It feels awfully trite now. The Rockets have lost three straight and four of their […]
From The Dream Shake
| about 1 month ago
| 2 reads
It’s been a really fun weekend in Chicago, and now we’re right back into Monday, dodging the Blues and seeing Red. The Bulls have a long week ahead: four games in six days, starting tomorrow against the Houston Rockets. If they can wrap this stretch with at least three wins against mostly non-playoff teams, I’d say this weekend’s happiness has a real chance to survive all the way to next Sunday.
Let’s talk Bulls basketball.
The Bulls will be taking on the Houston Rockets at a very ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
| about 1 month ago
| 4 reads
The Rockets offense had been putrid without Alperen Sengun in the lineup, so going into Sunday’s game against the Sacramento Kings, Rockets fans were hopeful his return to the lineup would set things right. It didn’t. The Rockets lost the game 111-98 after a second consecutive fourth quarter meltdown, allowing 33 points in the quarter […]
From The Dream Shake
| about 1 month ago
| 5 reads
Houston Rockets vs SAC Kings January 7, 2026 Location: Golden 1 Center — Sacramento, CA TV: Space City Home Network Radio:KBME Sports Talk 790 Online: Rockets App, SCHN+ Time: 8:00pm CST Probable Starting Lineups Rockets: Amen Thompson, Aaron Holiday, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen Sengun Kings: Russel Westbrook, Zach Lavine, DeMar DeRozan, Precious Achiuwa, Maxime Raynaud
From The Dream Shake
| about 1 month ago
| 5 reads
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Rockets fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Earlier this week we asked if you had to make one of these two players untouchable at the […]
From The Dream Shake
| about 1 month ago
| 3 reads
The Houston Rockets (22-13) are heavily favored (by 12.5 points) to end a three-game road losing streak when they visit the Sacramento Kings (8-30) on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET. The point total is set at 222.5 for the matchup.
Our computer predictions in this article will help you decide what are the best bets available for Sunday’s game.
How to Bet on Rockets vs. Kings
Pick the Rockets (-12.5) to Cover
The Rockets are 18-17-0 against the spread this year.
The Kings h...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
| about 1 month ago
| 11 reads
The Houston Rockets are leaving one house of horrors in Portland for another in California when they fly to take on the Sacramento Kings. The Kings have won the last three matchups between these teams in California’s capital, with all three being frustrating for the Rockets. Just a few weeks ago, Houton held a 14-point […]
From The Dream Shake
| about 1 month ago
| 8 reads
A pair of the NBA’s best players will be on display when Jalen Brunson (29.0 points per game, eighth in league) and the New York Knicks (24-14) travel to face Deni Avdija (26.1, 14th) and the Portland Trail Blazers (19-20) on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 6 p.m. ET on KUNP and MSG.
In their last matchup on Friday, the Knicks suffered a 112-107 loss to the Suns. In their last outing on Friday, the Trail Blazers earned a 111-105 win against the Rockets. In the Knicks’ loss, Brunson led the way w...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
| about 1 month ago
| 9 reads
It’s tough to beat a quality team twice in a row. It’s doubly hard to do so when that opponent has Kevin Freaking Durant playing at the level of his all-time great reputation. But that’s what the Portland Trail Blazers did this week when they defeated the Houston Rockets twice in three days at the […]
From Blazer's Edge
| about 1 month ago
| 3 reads
For the second consecutive game the Houston Rockets lose in a heartbreaker to the Portland Trail Blazers. This time it wasn’t a last second tip in being wiped away because of not getting off the fingertips in time. It was the Rockets not being able to hit the broad side of a spaceship in the […]
From The Dream Shake
| about 1 month ago
| 3 reads
Whenever the Portland Trail Blazers and Houston Rockets get together, it’s like watching two cats go at it after a full display of arched backs and hissing. It’s not going to be pretty. Chaos will reign. But fur is going to fly and you do NOT want to get into the middle of it. True […]
From Blazer's Edge
| about 1 month ago
| 5 reads
The Portland Trail Blazers won their fifth consecutive game in NBA action tonight, turning back the Houston Rockets for the second time in two outings to remain undefeated in 2026. The final score was 111-105, Portland. The Blazers have now won six of their last seven games and are 19-20 on the season. Toumani Camara […]
From Blazer's Edge
| about 1 month ago
| 4 reads
Let’s chat about the second half of Blazers vs. Rockets here! Also: Please help send kids in need to see a Blazers game here! Here’s what you need to know as you prepare to watch: Portland Trail Blazers (18-20) vs. Houston Rockets (22-12) – Fri. Jan. 9th – 7:00pm Pacific How to watch via antenna […]
From Blazer's Edge
| about 1 month ago
| 4 reads
The Portland Trail Blazers are winners of four in a row for the first time this season, including a squeaker over this same Rockets team just a few days ago. Can they do it again? Let’s find out together and chat about the game with friends and neighbors here! While you’re waiting, help send kids […]
From Blazer's Edge
| about 1 month ago
| 2 reads
Houston Rockets vs Phoenix Suns January 7, 2026 Location: Moda Center — Portlandia TV: Space City Home Network Radio:KBME Sports Talk 790 Online: Rockets App, SCHN+ Time: 9:00pm CST Probable Starting Lineups Rockets: Amen Thompson, Tari Eason, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith Jr., The Funaki Trailblazers: Deni Avdija, Shaedon Sharpe, Toumani Camara, Sidy Sisoko?, Donovan Clingwrap
From The Dream Shake
| about 1 month ago
| 4 reads