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Dec 20, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) dribbles the ball across half court during the second half against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images

Rockets' Kevin Durant Reinforces Reputation as Elite Trash Talker

Anthony Duckett

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Feb 8, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (10) handles the ball against Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) during the first quarter at Toyota Center.

Sacramento Kings Announce Injury Report vs. Houston Rockets

Logan Struck

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Dec 20, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard (15) celebrates after making a basket during the second half against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images

Reed Sheppard Reacts to 28-Point Performance, Rockets Win vs. Nuggets

Jed Katz

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Dec 20, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka yells rom the bench during the second half against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images

Rockets Get Forward Off Injury Report for Kings Matchup

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Dec 20, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka yells rom the bench during the second half against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images

Houston Rockets Went Back to Their Best Weapon Their Defense

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Dec 5, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (10) warms up before a game against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Nuggets' Tim Hardaway Jr. Had Clear Takeaway From Loss vs. Rockets

Jared Koch

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Dec 15, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) and Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) during the second quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Rockets' Kevin Durant Showers Nuggets' Nikola Jokic with Praise

Anthony Duckett

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June 21, 2006; Los Angeles, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Houston Comets at Los Angeles Sparks: Houston's Sheryl Swoopes drives the ball up court during 2nd half action against the Los Angeles Sparks at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY

The Houston Rockets Played a Part in the Houston Comets Era Ending but Now Can Make It Right

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Dec 18, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) dribbles against New Orleans Pelicans center Derik Queen (22) during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

The Rockets Can't Rely On Just One Player To Win

Trenton Whiting

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Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant is a solid prop target on Sunday.

Rockets vs. Kings Prediction, Odds and Best NBA Prop Bets for Sunday, Dec. 21

Peter Dewey

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San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle is a great prop target on Sunday.

Best NBA Prop Bets Today (Predictions for Stephon Castle, Kevin Durant, Trae Young)

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Dec 18, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Houston Rockets Head Coach Ime Udoka looks on against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

CBS Sports Names Rockets as NBA's Third-Best Team

Anthony Duckett

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Dec 20, 2025

Dec 20, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) holds the ball as he is defended by Denver Nuggets guard Bruce Brown (11) during the second half at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images

Kevin Durant Addresses Viral Back-and-Forth With Nuggets’ Bruce Brown

Jared Koch

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Dec 20, 2025

Kevin Durant broke out a new celebration after a three-pointer against the Nuggets

Kevin Durant Looked Like He Had So Much Fun Trolling Nuggets in Rockets Win

Blake Silverman

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Dec 20, 2025

Dec 20, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) moves the ball up the floor during the first half against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images

Three Takeaways as Rockets Retaliate With Big Win Against Nuggets

Andrei de Guzman

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Dec 20, 2025

The Nuggets handed out shirts and coupons in reference to Nikola Jokić being drafted during a Taco Bell commercial

Nuggets Hold Awesome Giveaway in Ode to Nikola Jokić Taco Bell Draft-Day Moment

Blake Silverman

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Dec 20, 2025

Dec 18, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) during warm ups before the game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Kevin Durant Pinpoints Ways Rockets can Optimize Jabari Smith Jr. More

Anthony Duckett

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Dec 20, 2025

Dec 18, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) looks on against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

NBA Veteran Believes Kevin Durant is the Best Scorer in League History

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Dec 20, 2025

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