Lachard Binkley

Joined: Aug 1, 2024

Lachard is a lifelong Houstonian who has followed the Rockets since the 80s. He is a credential reporter covering the Rockets and Rio Grande Valley Vipers.

Jan 15, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) loses control of the ball as Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) defends during the third quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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The Rockets free throw shooting has taken a step back lately and has cost them the last two games.

Jan 9, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard (15) scores a basket during the first half against Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe (17) at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

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The Rockets suffer another fourth quarter collapse but despite the loss Reed Sheppard had a bounce back game.

Jan 7, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard (15) shoots the ball against the Portland Trail Blazers during the first half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-Imagn Images

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The Houston Rockets had one of their worst shooting nights of the season in their one-point loss to the Portland Trailblazers.

Jan 5, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Oso Ighodaro (11) passes against Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) in the third quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

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The Houston saw a defensive slippage in December during a tough stretch but in the last six games they have turned it around.

Jan 5, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets Kevin Durant (7) celebrates his three point winning basket against the Phoenix Suns in the fourth quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

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The Houston Rockets won a nail bitter over the Phoenix Suns as Kevin Durant gets revenge against his former team.

Dec 15, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka during the second quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

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The Houston Rockets go for their third straight win over the Phoenix Suns on the season Monday at Toyota Center.

Jan 3, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) controls the ball as Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (25) defends during the first quarter at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

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The Houston Rockets loss their second straight game to the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday. In the three games this season the Rockets have had some interesting statics against their in-state rivals.

Dec 29, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson (1) dribbles against the Indiana Pacers in the fourth quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

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Amen Thompson has played a major role in the Rockets four game winning streak.

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Houston Rockets have seemed to leave their December struggles behind with four game winning streak.

Jan 1, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (17) dribbles as Brooklyn Nets forward Ziaire Williams (1) defends during the second half at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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The Houston Rockets went from doom and gloom a couple of weeks ago after a loss to the Clippers and now have won four straight in part because of Tari Eason entering the starting lineup.