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Rocket To The Suns

Houston Rockets vs Phoenix Suns Friday, December 5, 2025 Location: Toyota Center — Houston, Texas TV: Space City Home Network Radio:KBME Sports Talk 790 Online: Rockets App Gametime: 7:00 PM CST Probable Starting Lineups Rockets: Reed Shepard, A. Thompson, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen Sengun Suns: Colin “Gill” Gillespie, Allen “Dick” Grayson, Dillon “Revenger” […]

Rockets Kevin Durant is running out of NBA time

When I was a kid, we used to sing “Time is My Friend” by Julie Andrews at assemblies. I didn’t think much of it at the time. At 38, I’m reevaluating my relationship with time. Time is decidedly not my friend. It’s closer to a (literal) mortal enemy. Would a friend ensure that I had […]

Houston Rockets vs. Phoenix Suns game preview

Let’s get the negatives out of the way: Jalen Green is not playing tonight in his first return to Toyota Center as an opposing player. Devin Booker is also out. However, Dillon Brooks is available and is going to take 30 shots. It should be a fun time. He got off to a slow start […]

Rockets too tough for Kings down the stretch, win 121-95

The Houston Rockets had a nip-and-tuck first half with the Sacramento Kings, before blowing the game open in the second half and taking 121-95 victory in H-town on Wednesday night. The Rockets were led by Alperen Sengun with 28 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists and 4 steals on 11-for-20 shooting from the field, and by […]

Rockets and Kings rumble in H-town

Houston Rockets vs Sacramento Kings Wednesday, December 3, 2025 Location: Toyota Center — Houston, Texas TV: Space City Home Network Radio:KBME Sports Talk 790 Online: Rockets App Gametime: 7:00 PM CST Probable Starting Lineups Rockets: Reed Shepard, A. Thompson, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen Sengun Kings: Russell Westbrook, Zach Lavine, DeMar DeRozen, Keegan Murray, Drew Eubanks

How the Rockets can help unlock Amen Thompson

Amen Thompson is one of the best athletes in the NBA. It’s clear when he’s on the break or getting downhill. In his third season, however, his role has been a little different. Well, drastically different.  Fred VanVleet’s absence prompted the Houston Rockets to move him to point guard, which was interestingly enough his initial […]

Fred VanVleet eyeing a potential return in the 2025-2026 season

After sustaining a torn ACL and undergoing surgery in September, both fans and media alike assumed Fred would be out for the entire 2025-2026 season. However, neither Houston nor VanVleet has ruled out a possible return. In the first episode of his podcast, Unguarded, Fred was asked about returning before or during the 2026 NBA […]

Houston Rockets vs. Sacramento Kings game preview

I don’t need to remind most of you that the Sacramento Kings swept the Houston Rockets last season. In the first meeting, the Kings made 15 consecutive shots over a period over six minutes ansd while the Rockets never gave up, the game was over after that. The second game was the sort of contest […]

Rockets rank third in NBA power rankings

This morning, NBA.com released their weekly power rankings, and the Houston Rockets slotted in at the number three spot behind only the Denver Nuggets and the Oklahoma City Thunder The Rockets had won three games in a row after suffering a heartbreaking loss to the Nuggets, including two (against teams with winning records) without Kevin […]

Rancid Rockets rolled by Jazz 133-125

This was without question the worst loss of the season. I had some fear that the Rockets, having beaten the Jazz soundly Sunday afternoon might go into the second game of the away/also-away-but-in-the-same-town, back-to-back with Utah a bit complacent, and might be at risk of dropping a game they really should win. To say that’s […]

Rockets Play Second Game of Double Header Against The Jazz

Houston Rockets vs Utah Jazz Monday, December 1st, 2025 Location: Delta Center: Salt Lake City, Utah TV: Space City Home Network Radio:KBME Sports Talk 790 Online: Rockets App Gametime: 8:00 PM CST Probable Starting Lineups Rockets: Reed Shepard, A. Thompson, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen Sengun Jazz: Keyonte George, Ace Bailey, Svi Mykhailiuk, Lauri […]

Houston Rockets vs. Utah Jazz game preview

This is the preview for the second game of a back-to-back between the Houston Rockets and Utah Jazz. Houston won the first game 129-101, and the game was comfortably in hand in the second quarter. The Rockets scored at least 30 points in each quarter and none of Houston’s starters played more than 31 minutes. […]

Rockets roll over Jazz 129-101

There’s not too many more satisfying things as a Houston Rockets fan (especially one that’s been around a while) as a blowout victory over the Utah Jazz. And that’s exactly what we got today, as the Rockets trampled over Utah 129-101 behind Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun. Durant played his first game back since missing […]

Rockets ready to rock with Jazz

Houston Rockets vs Utah Jazz Sunday, November 30, 2025 Location: Delta Center: Salt Lake City, Utah TV: Space City Home Network Radio:KBME Sports Talk 790 Online: Rockets App Gametime: 2:00 PM CST Probable Starting Lineups Rockets: Reed Shepard, A. Thompson, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen Sengun Jazz: Keyonte George, Ace Bailey, Svi Mykhailiuk, Lauri Markkanen, Jusuf […]

The internet wants James Harden to return to the Rockets

If you’re thinking to yourself, “This headline is ridiculous!” … you’re right. It is. It should go without stating that there are no credible sources that suggest the Rockets have any interest in James Harden returning to Houston. If you will recall, we dealt with these rumors before the beginning of last season, and word […]

Houston Rockets vs. Utah Jazz game preview

The Houston Rockets are finally playing a back-to-back. Long after every other team has already had one (or several), Houston stays on the road to take on the Utah Jazz, a young team that feels like they’re just waiting for someone to throw a preposterous amount of picks at them for Lauri Markkanen. Danny Ainge […]

The Rockets triangle offense of the future

Some sports writers are sports experts. Some are writing experts. Those who are both are few and far between, and there’s a decent chance their name rhymes with (Tic) Tac Toe. (Zach Lowe. It’s Zach Lowe). I’m not here because I have any formal background in basketball. I’m a trained writer. Basketball is merely the […]

Three things Houston Rockets fans should be thankful for

It’s that time of the year! A day for family, food, fun, and most importantly, taking time to remember what to be thankful for. This Thanksgiving season, Rockets fans have plenty to be thankful for. 1. Reed Sheppard After a rough first game of his season, Reed Shepard’s play these past games have been nothing […]

Rockets overcome a 14-point deficit to beat the Warriors 104-100

Heading into Wednesday’s match with the Golden State Warriors, the Rockets knew they would be without Kevin Durant for the second consecutive game due to personal reasons and Steven Adams would be out as well. So, Reed Sheppard was inserted into the starting lineup for the second consecutive game and Clint Capela would see extended […]

Rockets square off against the Warriors in Game 4 of NBA Cup action

Houston Rockets vs Golden State Warriors November 26, 2025 Location: Chase Center: San Francisco, CA TV: ESPN Radio:KBME Sports Talk 790 Online: Rockets App Gametime: 9:00 PM CST Probable Starting Lineups Rockets: Reed Shepard, A. Thompson, Josh Okogie, Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen Sengun Warriors: Gary Payton, Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler, Moses Moody, Draymond Green

Houston Rockets vs. Golden State Warriors game preview

Tonight is another game that is probably in front of a sold out arena excited to see their former star Kevin Durant. While the Houston Rockets will not have their ace closer tonight against the Golden State Warriors, this game still has stakes. These teams, of course, played a 7-game first round series last time. […]

Rockets douse Suns 114-92

This was a good game because Phoenix isn’t a bad team. They may not be a great team, they may not be a playoff team, but they’re not bad. They might even be good. Dillon Brooks was certainly good tonight, going 11-22 for 29 points. Looking at that stat line it’s hard to recall him […]

Rockets Contend With Phoenix Rising From The Ashes, A Little

Houston Rockets vs Phoenix Suns November 24, 2025 Location: Mortgage Matchup Center, Really, Seriously, Mortgage Matchup? Phoenix, AZ TV: Space City Sports Network Radio:KBME Sports Talk 790 Online: Rockets App Gametime: 8:30 PM CST Probable Starting Lineups Rockets: Reed Sheppard, A. Thompson, Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen “Thin Jokic” Sengun, The Funaki Sunz: Devon Cream Tea […]

Kevin Durant to miss two games for personal reasons

On Sunday afternoon, William Guillory of the Athletic reported that Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant will miss the next two games due to a family matter. “Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant will miss the next two games — including his return to Phoenix — while dealing with a family matter, a team source confirmed to […]