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As injury replacements, Rockets rookies Amen Thompson, Cam Whitmore make first NBA starts

With Fred VanVleet (lower back tightness) and Jabari Smith Jr. (left ankle sprain) out, Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore each started in Houston for the first time.

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Jabari Smith Jr. again sidelined by left ankle sprain for Rockets

For a second time in under a month, Jabari Smith Jr. is sidelined by a left ankle sprain for the Rockets. His return timetable isn’t yet clear.

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Celtics at Rockets, Jan. 21: Lineups, how to watch, injury reports, uniforms

After losing in Boston last weekend, Ime Udoka will get another chance to defeat his former team when the Celtics pay a return visit to Houston on Sunday.

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Takeaways: In pivotal game, Alperen Sengun’s career night lifts Rockets over Jazz

In a game with potentially large standings implications, Alperen Sengun tied his career high with 37 points as Houston rallied past Utah in overtime.

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Embiid's Consistency and Health Concerns Impact MVP Candidacy

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid is on a historic scoring streak, but his MVP candidacy is hindered by missed games due to injuries.

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Takeaways: Defensive slide continues as Sixers star Joel Embiid blasts Rockets

In his return from injury, reigning MVP Joel Embiid was outstanding (41 points, 10 rebounds) and vastly outplayed Alperen Sengun. It led to a blowout Sixers win.

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Takeaways: Cam Whitmore has career night as Celtics rout weary Rockets

Houston ran out of steam on night two of a brutal back-to-back in Boston, but rookie Cam Whitmore had a career night with 22 points and 8 rebounds.

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Takeaways: Fred VanVleet rescues Rockets with late heroics in Detroit

The Rockets stayed above .500 thanks largely to Fred VanVleet, who had 12 fourth-quarter points and made crucial plays late to thwart Detroit’s upset bid.

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Takeaways: Alperen Sengun’s heroics for naught as Bulls edge Rockets late

Rockets center Alperen Sengun was magnificent in the fourth quarter and overtime, but Chicago finished on a 10-0 run to deal Houston a gut-punch loss.

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Reaction: Heat cool off Rockets as Bam Adebayo, Alperen Sengun duel

Star centers Bam Adebayo and Alperen Sengun each played well, but Miami had more shooting help in the second half of Monday’s win over the Rockets.

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Rockets see Jabari Smith Jr. becoming more well-rounded player

Rockets coach Ime Udoka on Jabari Smith Jr.’s growth: “The offensive glass has been the biggest improvement. It’s that mentality of going after it every time.”

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Takeaways: Jabari Smith Jr. sparks Rockets in upset win over Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo

Jabari Smith Jr. (14 points, 12 rebounds, game-high 40 minutes) sparked the short-handed Rockets in an upset win over Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks.

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Bucks at Rockets, Jan. 6: Lineups, how to watch, injury reports, uniforms

Fred VanVleet and the Rockets were competitive against Damian Lillard and the Bucks in Milwaukee. Can they finish the job in Houston?

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Bleacher Report ranks key Rockets among NBA’s top under-22 players

Bleacher Report’s latest ranking of the NBA’s best under-22 prospects includes both Alperen Sengun and Jabari Smith Jr. in the top six. #Rockets

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Rockets reap benefits as Brooklyn tumbles in standings, rises in projected NBA draft order

With the Nets piling up losses, it’s becoming increasingly possible that Brooklyn could send a top-10 pick in the 2024 NBA draft to Houston.

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Takeaways: Rockets blast Pistons as Alperen Sengun leads third-quarter explosion

Alperen Sengun and Jalen Green led the way with a dominant 47-25 third quarter, and that allowed Houston to cruise to Monday’s victory versus Detroit.

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Jabari Smith Jr. rejoins Rockets after missing one game with left ankle sprain

In a very welcome development, Jabari Smith Jr. is back in Houston’s starting lineup after missing only one game with a left ankle sprain.

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Pistons at Rockets, Jan. 1: Lineups, how to watch, injury reports, uniforms

In a matchup of the top two picks from the 2021 NBA draft, Cade Cunningham and the lowly Pistons (3-29) hope to upset Jalen Green and the Rockets (15-15).

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Takeaways: Jalen Green continues surge, but Tyrese Maxey even better as Sixers edge Rockets

Rockets guard Jalen Green was very good for a second straight game, but Tyrese Maxey was even better as the Sixers extended Houston’s losing streak to three.

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Rockets coach Ime Udoka updates Dillon Brooks, Jabari Smith Jr. injury timelines

Jabari Smith Jr. (left ankle) and Dillon Brooks (right oblique) could rejoin the Rockets in a week or so, per Ime Udoka. For now, Jeff Green and Jae’Sean Tate will start.

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76ers at Rockets, Dec. 29: Lineups, how to watch, injury reports, uniforms

With Joel Embiid, Jabari Smith Jr., and Dillon Brooks all sidelined, Alperen Sengun and the Rockets host Tyrese Maxey and the Sixers on Friday night.

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Takeaways: Jalen Green snaps slump, but Eric Gordon burns Rockets

Jalen Green snapped his recent slump with 23 points and six 3-pointers, but it couldn’t offset a scorching night by Suns guard Eric Gordon in his return to Houston.

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Injuries mount for Rockets as Jabari Smith Jr. exits with left ankle sprain

One night after losing Dillon Brooks to an oblique injury, the Rockets also lost frontcourt mate Jabari Smith Jr. to an ankle sprain in Wednesday’s loss to Phoenix.

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Pacers at Rockets, Dec. 26: Lineups, how to watch, injury reports, uniforms

Alperen Sengun and the Rockets will look to build on their recent momentum when they face Myles Turner and the Pacers on Tuesday night.

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‘Season of Giving’: How Rockets gave back to Houston over holidays

The Houston Rockets, along with select players and Kroger as the official sponsor, hosted a series of “Season of Giving” events in December.

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