BOTTOM LINE: Detroit takes on Houston for a non-conference matchup. The Rockets are 14-6 on their home court. Houston is the Western Conference leader with 14.6 offensive rebounds per game led by Alperen Sengun averaging 3.4.
Amen Thompson (left calf tightness) is day to day after sitting out Saturday, while Jabari Smith Jr. (left hand fracture) will avoid surgery.
Houston Rockets, coming off an impressive season, aimed to solidify their roster for a strong NBA playoff run by pursuing a high-profile trade involving one of the Phoenix Suns’ star, Kevin Durant. Houston Rockets are building on an impressive season as they strive to become serious playoff contenders.
The Houston Rockets beat the Portland Trail Blazers 125-103 as Jalen Green lead the way with 26 points. Houston shot 44.4% from the field and 45.2% from three.
Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green has a newfound rhythm in 2025, posting over 30 points per game so far in the new year. Green has been very impressive over the
Since Houston sits near the top of the conference standings as the No. 2 seed in the West, they may seek a more consistent scoring option at the forward position like Andrew Wiggins. To Wiggins’ credit, he’d still give Houston plenty of defensive production.
Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun, Dillon Brooks, and Tari Eason all had big games Saturday as Houston (28-13, No. 2 seed in West) won big at Portland.
Blake Griffin might be one of the greatest players in the history of the Los Angeles Clippers, helping the franchise climb into relevance in the 2010s.
Russell Westbrook hilariously reacts to Jalen Green's trash-talk, leaving the Houston Rockets bench in stitches during a viral moment.
Trae Young had 28 points and 11 assists to help the visiting Atlanta Hawks extend their winning streak to three games by defeating the Boston Celtics 119-115 in overtime on Saturday.
Dyson Daniels hit a short jumper in the lane with just over a minute left in overtime and Onyeka Okongwu made two free throws with 11 seconds