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Second-half aggression helps Kevin Porter Jr. lead Rockets to victory

“My guys kept reminding me to be aggressive,” Kevin Porter Jr. said after Sunday’s win. “At halftime, they chewed me out about passing up shots and not shooting my shot I usually shoot.”

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2022 NBA draft race: March 7 update for Rockets, Nets picks

Thanks to a monster game on Sunday by Boston’s Jayson Tatum, the outlook for Brooklyn’s first-round pick (due to Houston) in the 2022 NBA draft continues to improve.

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Kevin Porter Jr., Jalen Green outduel Ja Morant as Houston stuns Memphis

For one night, Kevin Porter Jr. and Jalen Green outplayed Ja Morant as the Rockets rallied to a stunning victory over the Grizzlies and their MVP candidate.

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Reaction: Rockets stun Grizzlies behind Christian Wood masterclass

Christian Wood (28 points, 13 rebounds) continued his run of phenomenal play in March, leading Houston to a stunning win over Memphis to snap a 12-game losing streak.

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Grizzlies at Rockets: Prediction, point spread, odds, over/under, betting picks (March 6)

Houston is a significant underdog (+10.5) versus Ja Morant’s Grizzlies, but the Rockets might benefit some from playing at home and catching Memphis on night two of a back-to-back.

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2022 NBA draft race: March 6 update for Rockets, Nets picks

Sunday is an important day to watch for 2022 NBA draft purposes, since Houston (home vs. Memphis) and Brooklyn (at Boston) are both in action. Here’s where things stand going in.

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Grizzlies at Rockets: Sunday’s lineups, injury reports, broadcast and stream info

In time, Rockets rookie Jalen Green wants to become one of the NBA’s top guards. In Sunday’s game versus MVP candidate Ja Morant and the Grizzlies, Green faces someone who already is.

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Former Rockets center DeMarcus Cousins helps extend Houston’s losing streak to 12 games

With MVP Nikola Jokic unavailable due to illness, former Rockets center DeMarcus Cousins stepped in for Denver and had a monster game to extend Houston’s long losing streak.

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2022 NBA draft race: March 5 update for Rockets, Nets picks

With Orlando and Detroit winning on Friday, the Rockets took possession of the No. 1 spot for positioning in the 2022 NBA draft.

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Nikola Jokic out with non-COVID illness

Michael Singer: Nikola Jokic is out tonight, I'm told. Source: Twitter @msinger What's the buzz on Twitter? Jonathan Feigen @ Jonathan_Feigen If the Rockets want to really mess up game stories next season, they need to draft Nikola Jovic with the ...

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Stephen Silas sees growth from Rockets, and it starts with Jalen Green

The wins haven’t been there, but the Rockets are playing much more competitively in recent games. Stephen Silas says he’s proud of their fight, with rookie Jalen Green as a key factor.

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Kenny Smith argues that Anthony Davis would lift Rockets to playoffs

NBA Twitter had some fun at the expense of TNT analyst Kenny Smith after his statement that adding Anthony Davis (hypothetically) would put the Rockets into the 2022 playoffs.

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Rockets at Nuggets: Prediction, point spread, odds, over/under, betting picks (March 4)

Houston is understandably a big underdog (+13.5) on Friday at Denver, but surging rookie Jalen Green gives the rebuilding Rockets at least some hope after a great game versus Utah.

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2022 NBA draft race: March 4 update for Rockets, Nets picks

Between Detroit shocking Toronto and Kevin Durant’s Nets blowing a big lead versus the short-handed Heat, Thursday was another good night for Houston’s 2022 NBA draft outlook.

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2022 NBA mock draft: Ranking the first-round board for Rockets by tiers

Here’s a fresh look at 2022 NBA draft prospects from a tiers perspective, including a potentially large dropoff after pick No. 5 in the first round.

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Heat planning for Victor Oladipo return on Monday

Shams Charania: Victor Oladipo and the Miami Heat plan for the two-time All-Star to make his season debut on Monday against the Houston Rockets, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium . Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania What's the buzz on Twitter? Ky ...

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Rockets at Nuggets: Friday’s lineups, injury reports, broadcast and stream info

Can Jalen Green and Christian Wood continue their momentum after a strong game versus Utah? Houston’s next opportunity is Friday in Denver versus reigning NBA MVP Nikola Jokic.

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Rockets recall Trevelin Queen, Daishen Nix after Dennis Schroder, Jae’Sean Tate ankle injuries

With Dennis Schroder and Jae’Sean Tate recently hobbled by ankle injuries, the Rockets are recalling young prospects Daishen Nix and Trevelin Queen from their G League affiliate.

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KJ Martin is finding success outside of lane for Rockets

KJ Martin (@kj__martin) is now shooting 58.3% on 3-pointers over his last eight games and is up to 35.0% for the season, and that growth sparked a huge Rockets rally versus the Utah Jazz.

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2022 NBA draft race: March 3 update for Rockets, Nets picks

With Wednesday’s close loss, Houston is now tied with Detroit for the NBA’s second-best 2022 draft lottery slot and only a half-game behind Orlando for the top spot.

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Reaction: Rockets push Jazz to brink behind Jalen Green, Christian Wood’s heroics

Houston’s losing streak continues, but there was a lot to like in an overtime loss to Utah — starting with Jalen Green (27 points, 69% FG) and Christian Wood (24 points, 10 rebounds).

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Jazz at Rockets: Prediction, point spread, odds, over/under, betting picks (March 2)

Utah has won eight of their last nine games, while Houston has lost 10 straight and is on night two of a back-to-back. Thus, even on the road, the Jazz (-13.5) are clear favorites tonight.

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Rockets rookie Jalen Green learns valuable lesson in loss to Clippers

Rockets rookie Jalen Green said postgame that he sees mid-range shots as crucial to his growth: “Once I get the in-between game, I think it will take my game to a whole other level.”

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Jazz at Rockets: Wednesday’s lineups, injury reports, broadcast and stream info

Utah enters Wednesday with eight wins in nine games, while Houston has lost 10 straight. However, the Rockets could reportedly have starting point guard Kevin Porter Jr. back in the lineup.

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2022 NBA draft race: March 2 update for Rockets, Nets picks

Tuesday was a productive night for Houston from a 2022 NBA draft perspective, since the combination of a Nets loss and Clippers win bumps Brooklyn’s first-round pick to No. 15 overall.

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