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The Rockets superstar said he would “love” to suit up for Team USA again as long as he’s still playing well.
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Peter Dewey|
Maanav Gupta|
Anthony Duckett|
Lachard Binkley|
Houston Rockets coach will have to develop a gameplan around opposing teams using a center to neutralize Amen Thompson.
Anthony Duckett|
Houston blew a 16-point fourth quarter lead at Madison Square Garden.
Dan Lyons|
Dorian Finney-Smith showed how he could play a big factor in the Rockets sucess this season in win over Hornets.
Lachard Binkley|
The Houston Rockets blew an almost 20 point lead in the fourth against the New York Knicks and lost. Here are three takeaways from this wild game.
Maanav Gupta|
Houston is up against a New York squad hungry for a win.
Jed Katz|
Houston will take New York tonight in a nationally televised battle at Madison Square Garden.
Jed Katz|
Houston and New York are set to face off in MSG.
Derek Parker|
Although Houston Rockets wing Dorian Finney-Smith started very poorly, he's been coming into his own, of late, showing why the Rockets made him their prized free agent acquisition.
Anthony Duckett|
The Houston Rockets' inconsistent play throughout the 2025-26 NBA season makes it difficult to assess whether they're a viable title contender or not.

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The Houston Rockets are in desperate need to start racking up wins at a high rate, and they must begin with their rematch against the Charlotte Hornets after having one of their worst home performances in their loss against that team.

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