Alec Elijah

Alec Elijah

Joined: May 16, 2025

Alec Elijah is a San Jose State University graduate, as well as a credentialed NCAA & NFL reporter. He contributes to On SI for the Houston Rockets, Brooklyn Nets and Oklahoma State Cowboys. Outside of On SI, Alec hosts a College Football/NFL Draft centered podcast.

Dec 5, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson (1) reacts after scoring a basket during the fourth quarter against the Phoenix Suns at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Dec 5, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) shakes hands with head coach Ime Udoka during the third quarter against the Phoenix Suns at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Dec 3, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) leaves the court following the game against the Sacramento Kings at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images

Dec 1, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) shoots an open jump shot during the second half against the Utah Jazz at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-Imagn Images

Nov 30, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) posts up against Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) during the first quarter at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

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Houston looks to dismantle the Utah Jazz for a second night in a row.

Nov 21, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) reacts after a play during the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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Houston Rockets look to extend their winning streak as they travel to Utah for a two-game stint.

May 4, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) greets Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson (1) after game seven of the first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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Can Houston kick start another win streak on the road?

Nov 21, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) reacts after making a basket during the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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Can the Houston Rockets kick start another win streak following their recent NBA Cup loss?

Apr 4, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) controls the ball as Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) defends during the first quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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Houston and Denver battle it out this evening for the top spot in Group C of the NBA Cup.

Nov 16, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) and forward Kevin Durant (7) celebrate after a play during the second quarter against the Orlando Magic at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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Houston faces off against the Cleveland Cavaliers in a matchup of two of the NBA's top ten teams.

Nov 14, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) reacts after a play during the fourth quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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The Rockets look to be winners of four straight games as they host the Orlando Magic this evening for teams first matchup of the season.

Nov 12, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (17) warms up prior to the game against the Washington Wizards at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images

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Coach Ime Udoka announced that Tari Eason will be sidelined for at least one month due to an injury, leaving Houston another man down.

Nov 12, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson (1) handles the ball against the Washington Wizards during the game at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images

Can the Rockets find their first win in group play for the NBA Cup as they host the Portland Trail Blazers this evening?

Nov 9, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson (1) drives to the basket against the Milwaukee Bucks in the first half at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images

Can the Rockets capture another win streak this season as they begin a three-game home stand?

Oct 14, 2025; Birmingham, Alabama, USA; Houston Rockets forward Jeff Green and Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) and Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (17) share a moment on the bench during the second half of an NBA preseason game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Legacy Arena at BJCC. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images

The Rockets ride a five-game win streak as they head to San Antonio for the team's first NBA Cup game of the season.

Oct 6, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets center Steven Adams (12) smiles after a play during the third quarter against the Atlanta Hawks at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

The Houston Rockets aim to extend their winning streak to five games as they prepare to take on the Memphis Grizzlies.