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Los Angeles Lakers veteran center Deandre Ayton took a subtle shot at Clint Capela this week, sparking a reaction from the Houston Rockets center.
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Houston has been under the microscope lately.
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The Houston Rockets comfortably took care of business against the Sacramento Kings at home. Here are three takeaways.
Maanav Gupta|
A look at where each of the Western Conference’s top teams struggle as the NBA heads down the home stretch of the season.
Ryan Phillips|
The latest power rankings have the Houston Rockets taking a nominal rise.
Anthony Duckett|
Houston's been up-and-down this season.
Anthony Duckett|
As highly discussed the Houston Rockets' struggles and difficulties this season have been, they still find themselves in the No. 3 seed in a tough and mostly even conference. The Rockets have been fortunate that other contenders have struggled as well.
Trenton Whiting|
The Houston Rockets should walk away with a win against one of the NBA's bottom feeders, but both sides will be without key names.
Jed Katz|
Over the last 15 games, the Houston Rockets' defense has been elite. It has been even better over the last seven games, as they have accomplished something that last year's team didn't on defense.
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Sacramento Kings vs. Houston Rockets betting odds, how to watch, injury reports, and NBA picks and Kevin Durant props for Wednesday, February 25.

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