Andrei de Guzman

Joined: Aug 30, 2025

Andrei covers the NBA for the Rockets on SI. A hoop enthusiast based in the Philippines, he previously wrote for several outlets such as TalkBasket, Basketball Network and NBA Analysis Network.

Jan 5, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) dribbles against Phoenix Suns forward Royce O'Neale (00) in the first quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

Jan 3, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) controls the ball as Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis (3) defends during the first quarter at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Jan 1, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) is guarded by Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas (24) during the first half at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Dec 27, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward De'Andre Hunter (12) defends against Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) during the first quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Dec 25, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) moves to the basket against Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt (2) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

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Out of desperation, Houston clinched the much needed holiday win.

Dec 23, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (1) passes the ball around Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) during the first quarter at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

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What's going on in Houston?

Dec 21, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) pats guard Reed Sheppard (15) during the second quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

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The Rockets chose to commit another choke job again, this time against the West's worst team.

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

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Houston got payback after a previous OT downfall in Denver.

Dec 18, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) leaves the court after the game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

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A brutal Pelicans comeback led to Houston’s worst loss of the season.

Dec 15, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) shoots the ball over Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) n the first quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

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Houston comes up short in a tough overtime finish against Denver.

Dec 11, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) controls the ball as Los Angeles Clippers guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (10) defends during the second quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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In a nail-biting finish, Houston emerged to beat Los Angeles.

Dec 6, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) dribbles during the first quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Dieb-Imagn Images

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Running on fumes for the second night of their back-to-back play, the Rockets endured a brutal blow from the Mavs.

Nov 30, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) reacts to a play during the second quarter of the game against the Utah Jazz at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

In the first part of their back-to-back slate, Houston easily took the victory over Utah.

Nov 19, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard (15) passes during the first half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Dermer-Imagn Images

The Rockets secured a gritty win over Dubs to cap off NBA Cup group play slate.

Nov 24, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Rasheer Fleming (20) defends against Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) in the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

A solid team win for Houston out of a highly anticipated matchup against Phoenix.

Nov 21, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) looks to pass the ball as Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) defends during the second quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

The Rockets couldn't close it out to go 1-2 in the NBA Cup Group C.