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Jabari Smith Jr. scores 21 as Rockets run away from Hornets 114-101 for third straight victory

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Jabari Smith Jr. had 21 points and 11 rebounds, Fred VanVleet added 20 points and the Houston Rockets beat the Charlotte Hornets 114-101 on Monday night for their third straight win. The Rockets stifled the Hornets early on, holding Charlotte to 15 points in the first quarter and 1 for 11 from beyond the arc. Takeaways Rockets: …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Green encesta tiros libres decisivos; Rockets vencen 91-90 a Warriors y van a semifinales de NBA Cup

Associated Press

HOUSTON — Jalen Green encestó dos tiros libres cuando restaban 3,5 segundos y los Rockets de Houston vencieron 91-90 a los Warriors de Golden State la noche del miércoles para avanzar a las semifinales de la NBA Cup en Las Vegas. Los Rockets se enfrentarán a Oklahoma City, que venció a Dallas en el otro juego de cuartos de final …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

The Kings make 15 straight shots to beat the Rockets 120-111

Associated Press

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Domantas Sabonis scored 27 points and Sacramento made 15 straight shots from the field to beat Houston 120-111 on Tuesday night and deny the Rockets the top seed in the NBA Cup quarterfinals. The shooting spree by the Kings turned an eight-point deficit late in the second quarter into a 12-point lead midway through the third to …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Rockets edge Thunder in battle of top 2 West teams

The Hindu

Fred VanVleet scored a game-high 38 points and Dillon Brooks nailed a midrange jumper to beat the shot clock and give Houston the lead for good as the host Rockets eked out a 119-116 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday in a matchup between the top two seeds in the Western Conference. Clippers 126, Nuggets 122 James Harden …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Clippers blown out by Rockets in NBA Cup opener for their third consecutive loss

LA Times

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason, left, reaches in to force a jump ball with Clippers guard James Harden during the first half of the Clippers’ 125-104 loss Friday. Jabari Smith Jr. had a season-high 28 points with five three-pointers and the Houston Rockets never trailed in a 125-104 rout of the Clippers on Friday night in their NBA Cup opener. …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Warriors Struggle to Overcome Rockets in Heart-Stopping OT

Associated Press

The Golden State Warriors overcame a 31-point deficit in the first half against the Houston Rockets in overtime, securing a 127-121 victory. Despite Steph Curry's absence due to a sprained left ankle, the Warriors managed to secure their 14th consecutive regular season win over the Rockets. Buddy Hield led the Warriors with 27 points, while the Rockets' leading scorer was …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Jaden Jefferson and Cathedral outlast St. Paul for Angelus League crown

LA Times

Cathedral quarterback Jaden Jefferson looks to pass during a 16-14 comeback win over St. Paul on Friday. “I’m talking to on the sideline, all day,” Jefferson said about trying to build momentum despite managing just a field goal in the first half and giving up a touchdown. His two touchdown passes and 201 all-purpose yards led Cathedral to a scrappy, …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

'His fascism is not welcome!' Passionate NYC protesters condemn Donald Trump

Raw Story

Madison Square Garden, NY — Boos, hisses and loud chants of “F— Donald Trump” rang out from the steps of a New York City monument just blocks away from where the Republican presidential nominee held a political rally. “His fascism, his racism are not f------ welcome in New York City.” The Democratic Socialists and their allies hurled dire warnings at …

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8 months, 1 week ago

Portland hosts Houston following VanVleet’s 42-point game

Associated Press

Houston Rockets vs. Portland Trail Blazers Portland, Oregon; Friday, 10 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Rockets -4; over/under is 214.5 BOTTOM LINE: Houston faces the Portland Trail Blazers after Fred VanVleet scored 42 points in the Rockets’ 124-121 loss to the Utah Jazz. The Trail Blazers’ 11.5 made 3-pointers per game this season are just 0.9 fewer made shots on …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Mavericks beat Hornets 130-104 as Luka Doncic scores 39 in triple-double

Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Luka Doncic had 39 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists, and the Dallas Mavericks continued their surge heading into the postseason, beating the Charlotte Hornets 130-104 on Tuesday night for their 15th win in 17 games. Daniel Gafford scored 26 points and Kyrie Irving added 18 points, nine assists and eight rebounds for the Mavericks, who are …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Irving scores 48, Exum forces OT with buzzer-beating 3 as Mavs rally past Rockets 147-136

Associated Press

DALLAS — Kyrie Irving scored a season-high 48 points, Dante Exum forced overtime with a buzzer-beating 3-pointer and the Dallas Mavericks rallied from 22 points down for a 147-136 victory over the Houston Rockets on Sunday. “Luka is obviously great knowing that two guys are going to double him and trusting his teammates.” Irving, who scored 25 points in the …

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9 months, 1 week ago

Alperen Şengün’s absence, the wall of small, Play-In push and more: The IkoSystem

New York Times

Perhaps the most impressive aspect of the 2023-24 Houston Rockets, amid all the internal and external changes, is that they have maintained a top-six defense for the entire regular season. Instead, Udoka chose to deal with Şengün’s absence by using second-year forward Jabari Smith Jr. at center and promoting rookie wing Amen Thompson to a starting role — fully committing …

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9 months, 4 weeks ago

NBA roundup: Pacers snap Mavs’ 7-game win streak

The Hindu

Myles Turner scored a season-high 33 points and collected eight rebounds to help lead the Indiana Pacers to a 133-111 win over the visiting Dallas Mavericks on Sunday. Evan Mobley scored 21 points for the Cavaliers, who swept the four-game season series, and Caris LeVert added 18 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists. Devin Vassell led San Antonio with 27 …

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10 months ago

Fred VanVleet, Jabari Smith Jr. help Rockets hold off Suns, 114-110

Associated Press

HOUSTON — Fred VanVleet scored 23 points, Jabari Smith Jr. had 22 points and 16 rebounds and the Houston Rockets withstood Phoenix’s late surge to beat the Suns 114-110 on Friday night. “We came out strong in the first quarter … but didn’t sustain it.” Houston led by double-digits to start the fourth, but the Suns took the lead with …

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10 months, 1 week ago

Portland takes on Minnesota, looks to stop 4-game skid

Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Portland Trail Blazers Portland, Oregon; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Timberwolves -8.5; over/under is 216.5 BOTTOM LINE: Portland aims to end its four-game losing streak when the Trail Blazers play Minnesota. The Trail Blazers score 108.2 points per game, 1.2 more points than the 107.0 the Timberwolves allow. The Timberwolves average 113.6 points per …

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11 months ago

Sengun scores a career-high 37, Rockets outlast Jazz in OT 127-126

Associated Press

HOUSTON — Alperen Sengun scored a career-high 37 points and had a game-high 14 rebounds to lead the Houston Rockets to a 127-126 overtime win over the Utah Jazz on Saturday night. Sengun missed two free throws with 8.1 seconds remaining in overtime, and Utah’s Jordan Clarkson missed a mid-range jumper in the closing seconds as Houston hung on to …

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1 year ago

Clippers searching for consistency after James Harden trade

LA Times

Clippers guard James Harden, left, controls the ball in front of Houston forward Jabari Smith Jr. “We haven’t been consistent yet to say what we are as a team,” said wing Paul George, who has averaged 23.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 1.6 steals and 2.4 turnovers per game. “You see really good teams still struggling, so it’s just people …

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1 year ago

Lakers defeat Houston following return of injured trio

LA Times

Lakers guard Max Christie dunks in front of Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green during the first half Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. Lakers forward Anthony Davis battles Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. for a rebound in the first half. Lakers guard Max Christie ties up Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr., allowing Lakers forward Taurean Prince to grab a defensive …

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1 year ago

Doncic scores 41, Mavericks prevent Rockets from advancing with a 121-115 victory

Associated Press

DALLAS — Luka Doncic had 41 points, nine rebounds and nine assists, and the Dallas Mavericks prevented the Houston Rockets from advancing to the quarterfinals of the NBA In-Season Tournament with a 121-115 victory on Tuesday night. “He’s about winning, but it just so happens he’s a walking triple-double.” The Mavericks, who trailed by nine points in the third quarter, …

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1 year, 1 month ago

LeBron James sends a message to Dillon Brooks and Rockets, scoring 37 in Lakers’ win

LA Times

Lakers star LeBron James controls the ball in front of Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks during the first half Sunday at Crypto.com Arena. LeBron James dunks against the Houston Rockets during the Lakers’ win Sunday night at Crypto.com Arena. Lakers star LeBron James loses the ball while Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks defends during the second half Sunday. “We’ve just …

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1 year, 1 month ago

NBA roundup: Embiid scores 26, 76ers beat Suns 112-100 for 4th straight win

The Hindu

Joel Embiid had 26 points and 11 rebounds, Kelly Oubre Jr. scored 25 and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Phoenix Suns 112-100 on Saturday for their fourth straight win. NUGGETS 123, BULLS 101 Nikola Jokic had 28 points, 16 rebounds and nine assists, Michael Porter Jr. scored a season-best 27 and Denver overcame the loss of point guard Jamal Murray …

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1 year, 5 months ago

What to make of Pistons Jaden Ivey, Jalen Duren, Ausar Thompson and others at summer league

New York Times

LAS VEGAS — Here are some thoughts and observations following the Pistons’ 113-101 loss to the Rockets at the NBA Summer League: James Wiseman has had moments but needs to break some habits The absence of wing Isaiah Livers, who didn’t travel with Detroit’s summer league party due to personal reasons, has forced the Pistons to start Wiseman and Jalen …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Wembanyama debuts after two top-5 picks hurt in thrilling finish to the previous Summer League game

Associated Press

LAS VEGAS — Victor Wembanyama’s first NBA game had a tough act to follow. Wembanyama finished with nine points on 2-for-13 shooting, eight rebounds, five blocked shots and three assists. Gradey Dick, the 13th overall pick, finished with 10 points, four rebounds and three steals for Toronto. First-round pick Noah Clowney scored four points on 1-of-9 shooting with five rebounds. …

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1 year, 8 months ago

Cat won’t leave its brother alone, keeps annoying kitty

Hindustan Times

Do you have siblings who end up bothering you for no good reason? The video shows a cat refusing to leave its brother alone. The image, taken from the Instagram video, shows a cat irritating its brother. The video was originally posted on an Instagram page dedicated to the cats named Indira and Jabari. The video opens to show a …

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Jabari Smith Jr. scores 21 as Rockets run away from Hornets 114-101 for third straight victory

Green encesta tiros libres decisivos; Rockets vencen 91-90 a Warriors y van a semifinales de NBA Cup

The Kings make 15 straight shots to beat the Rockets 120-111

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Rockets edge Thunder in battle of top 2 West teams

Clippers blown out by Rockets in NBA Cup opener for their third consecutive loss

Warriors Struggle to Overcome Rockets in Heart-Stopping OT

Jaden Jefferson and Cathedral outlast St. Paul for Angelus League crown

'His fascism is not welcome!' Passionate NYC protesters condemn Donald Trump

Portland hosts Houston following VanVleet’s 42-point game

Mavericks beat Hornets 130-104 as Luka Doncic scores 39 in triple-double

Irving scores 48, Exum forces OT with buzzer-beating 3 as Mavs rally past Rockets 147-136

Alperen Şengün’s absence, the wall of small, Play-In push and more: The IkoSystem

NBA roundup: Pacers snap Mavs’ 7-game win streak

Fred VanVleet, Jabari Smith Jr. help Rockets hold off Suns, 114-110

Portland takes on Minnesota, looks to stop 4-game skid

Sengun scores a career-high 37, Rockets outlast Jazz in OT 127-126

Clippers searching for consistency after James Harden trade

Lakers defeat Houston following return of injured trio

Doncic scores 41, Mavericks prevent Rockets from advancing with a 121-115 victory

LeBron James sends a message to Dillon Brooks and Rockets, scoring 37 in Lakers’ win

NBA roundup: Embiid scores 26, 76ers beat Suns 112-100 for 4th straight win

What to make of Pistons Jaden Ivey, Jalen Duren, Ausar Thompson and others at summer league

Wembanyama debuts after two top-5 picks hurt in thrilling finish to the previous Summer League game

Cat won’t leave its brother alone, keeps annoying kitty