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Dillon Brooks Living Up To New Contract For Houston Rockets
The Houston Rockets signed guard/forward Dillon Brooks to a four-year, $86 million contract this past offseason. Brooks’ contract pays him $22.63 million this season, a sum which constitutes 16.64% of the Rockets’ total cap. Entering games played on Monday night, the Rockets possessed the league’s stingiest defense.
Luka Doncic cleared to play when Mavericks, Rockets meet Luka Doncic is cleared to play for the Dallas Mavericks after sustaining a thumb sprain. The Mavericks host the Houston Rockets on Tuesday in the final West Group B game. The Rockets extended their homecourt winning streak to eight games with a 105-86 win over the Denver Nuggets.
Houston Rockets Claim League’s Top Ranked Defense The Houston Rockets ran their record to 8-6 on the season going 2-2 this past week. This week’s games were best characterized by the breakout of shooting guard Jalen Green. With a win against Dallas on Tuesday, the Rockets will qualify for the tournament quarterfinals.
Mavericks give Luka Doncic thumbs-up for Tuesday Luka Doncic was diagnosed with a sprain in his left thumb. He had X-rays at halftime of Dallas' win Saturday over the Los Angeles Clippers. The Mavericks host the Houston Rockets on Tuesday night.
Green, Sengun lead Rockets to 105-86 victory over... Jalen Green scored 25 points, Alperen Sengun added 21 points and 14 rebounds. Houston improved to 2-1 in the tournament with a game left next week at Dallas. Denver completed group play 2-2. The defending champion Nuggets have lost five of seven after opening 8-1.
Rockets protect home court against cold-shooting Nuggets Jalen Green scores a team-high 25 points as the Houston Rockets beat the Denver Nuggets 105-86. Alperen Sengun adds a double-double with 21 points, 14 rebounds and eight assists. The Rockets extended their homecourt winning streak to eight consecutive contests. Nikola Jokic paced the Nuggets with 38 points and 19 rebounds.
Houston Rockets Guard Jalen Guard Breaks Out Of Shooting Slump Against Grizzlies Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green had been mired in a dreadful shooting slump leading up to Wednesday night’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies. In the Rockets’ blowout victory at home, he broke out in a huge way, scoring 34 points on 13-for-26 shooting from the floor. Green was billed as a great shooter coming into the draft but so far, that has not translated to the professional level.
Nuggets look to get back on track against Rockets Denver Nuggets will conclude a five-game road trip on Friday against the Houston Rockets. The Nuggets can't afford to be pedestrian defensively, which describes their recent play. The Rockets traversed a different path to victory against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday.
Green scores 34 to help Rockets snap 3-game skid with... Jalen Green scored 26 of his season-high 34 points in the second half to lead the Houston Rockets to a 111-91 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night. The victory snaps a three-game skid overall for Houston and a five-game losing streak in the series against Memphis. Green said Fred VanVleet had a talk with him about how he was playing near the end of the first half that got him going.
Jalen Green uses strong second half to push Rockets... Jalen Green scores 26 of his season-high 34 points in the second half. The Houston Rockets extend their homecourt winning streak to seven games. Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr. score 23 points apiece for the Grizzlies.
Green scores 34 to help Rockets snap 3-game skid with 111-91 win over Grizzlies Jalen Green scores 26 of his season-high 34 points in the second half. The victory snaps a three-game skid overall for Houston and a five-game losing streak in the series against Memphis. Dillon Brooks had 13 points in his first game against his former team.
Curry extends NBA 3-point shooting record as Warriors top Rockets 121-116 Stephen Curry scores 32 points with five 3-pointers to extend his NBA record. Klay Thompson breaks out of his shooting slump with a season-high 20 points. Alperen Sengun had 30 points and 13 rebounds for Houston.
Incredible moment Lakers fan appears to injure his Achilles trying to make a half-court shot for... Incredible moment Lakers fan appears to injure his Achilles trying to make a half-court shot for $55,000 in Sunday's win against Houston Rockets. A fan named Anthony was picked to try and make the money shot from 47 feet out when the Lakers hosted the Houston Rockets on Sunday. No updates have been provided about a liability waiver or the fan's condition.
Losing streak ends, Curry extends 3-point shooting record as Warriors top Rockets 121-116 Stephen Curry is the first player in league history to have four or more in each of his first 13 games to start a season. Klay Thompson broke out of his shooting slump with a season-high 20 points. Alperen Sengun had 30 points and 13 rebounds for Houston.
Warriors use sharpshooting to extend dominance over... Golden State Warriors end six-game losing streak with 121-116 victory over Houston Rockets. Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson combined for 52 points and 10 3-pointers. Alperen Sengun (team-high 30 points, game-high 13 rebounds) and Fred VanVleet (10 points) posted double-doubles for Rockets.
The Houston Rockets Come Back To Earth But Early Success Looks Sustainable The Houston Rockets are seventh in net rating at +3.5 and fourth in defensive rating at 107.8. Houston heads into Monday night’s matchup with the Golden State Warriors riding a two game losing streak. The Rockets are now also winless on the road at 0-4.
Curry extends NBA 3-point shooting record as Warriors... Stephen Curry scored 32 points with five 3-pointers to extend his latest NBA record. Klay Thompson broke out of his shooting slump with a season-high 20 points. Alperen Sengun had 30 points and 13 rebounds for Houston.
The Sports Report: Chargers' frustration grows after another loss - Los Angeles Times The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Houston Rockets 105-104 on Sunday night. LeBron James scored 37 points and hit the winning free throw with Anthony Davis on the bench. The Rams rallied from a nine-point deficit to beat the Seahawks 17-16.
Warriors aim to salvage finale of homestand in clash... Golden State Warriors have dropped six in a row, including the first five contests of a six-game homestand. The last two defeats have come without Draymond Green, who is out on suspension. Houston played twice in Los Angeles in the past three days, falling 106-100 to the Clippers on Friday and 105-104 to the Lakers on Sunday.
Bronny James shakes hands with LeBron as he watches his dad score 37 points in epic win over the... LeBron James scored 37 points in epic win over the Houston Rockets. LeBron has surpassed Kobe Bryant in 30-point games for the LA Lakers. Before the Lakers game, Bronny was seen warming up with USC for the first time four months after his cardiac arrest.
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