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.

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

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Kevin Durant minutes have slowly increased since December 1st which could cause issues down the line for the Rockets this season.

Jan 16, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) reacts to forward Kevin Durant (7) dunk against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second half at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

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The Houston Rockets shot their best 3-point percentage of the month in Fridays win but still struggle from the free throw line.

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 Houston Rockets score only 16 points in the fourth quarter as their shooting woes continue. Here is what I saw before, during and after the game.

Jan 13, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) reacts after making a basket during the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bulls at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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Jabari Smith clutch fourth quarter could help break him out of his recent shooting slump.

Dec 15, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka (left) huddles with his players fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

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The Houston Rockets started the season with an easier schedule but now it is starting to catch up to them.

Jan 11, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka looks on during the second quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Justine Willard-Imagn Images

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Over the past 19 games the Houston Rockets have been a below average team at best. The Rockets problems have been both self-inflicted and some have been out of their control.

Dec 25, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka watches game action against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-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.

Lachard Binkley

Joined: Aug 1, 2024

In the Tough Western Conference Every Regular Season Game Is Important

Rockets Get Back to the Basics and Shut Down the Spurs in the Second Half

Amen Thompson Talks Extra Motivation Ahead of Rockets and Spurs

Amen Thompson Has Been One of the Few Rockets Who Has Thrived Since December

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At Some Point the Rockets are Going to Have to Limit Kevin Durant's Minutes

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Rockets see Improvement from 3-Point Range but Free Throw Shooting Still an Issue

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Views From the Game: The Rockets Collapse in the Fourth Quarter in Loss to Thunder

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A Big Fourth Quarter Could Break Jabari Smith Out of His Shooting Slump

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The Houston Rockets Schedule Has Played a Part in Their Lackluster Play Lately

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The Houston Rockets Have Been a Below .500 Team Since December 1

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The Houston Rockets Free Throw Shooting Has Cost Them Two Games in a Row

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Reed Sheppard Has a Bounce Back Game but the Rockets Lose Again to the Blazers

Houston Rockets Lost to Blazers Before the Tip in Was Waived Off

The Houston Rockets Have Ramped up Their Defensive Efforts Recently

Views From the Game: Kevin Durant Closes Out the Phoenix Suns

Houston Rockets Prepare to Host the Phoenix Suns, Going for Win 22 on the Season