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Jan 13, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) drives with the ball as Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (14) defends during the fourth quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

The Houston Rockets are preparing for some of their toughest matchups in a while as the Oklahoma City Thunder and Minnesota Timberwolves come into town. The Rockets will need their best performances to compete against those teams.

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Jan 13, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) drives with the ball as Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (14) defends during the fourth quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
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The Houston Rockets are preparing for some of their toughest matchups in a while as the Oklahoma City Thunder and Minnesota Timberwolves come into town. The Rockets will need their best performances to compete against those teams.

Trenton Whiting
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