Houston hosts Brooklyn in non-conference action. Saturday's matchup is the first of the season for the two squads.
The Houston Rockets are playing their best basketball of the year, beating the two best teams in the Eastern Conference in each of their last three games. They
The Houston Rockets have been one of the NBA’s more surprising teams this season. After their past 3 games, they shouldn’t shock anyone.
The Knicks have won five in a row including wins over teams like the Nuggets, Grizzlies, and Kings who have all been surging. New York is sitting at No. 3 in the East and is just a game back of the Celtics for the No. 2 seed. The Knicks are jelling at the right time as they continue to move forward with their season.
Meanwhile, Spurs centre Victor Wembanyama has been chosen for his first NBA All-Star Game as one of seven reserves from the Western Conference. Read more at straitstimes.com.
The Houston Rockets just finished up a run of games against the top teams in the Eastern Conference (and the Atlanta Hawks). Not only did they go three for three against the top East teams, but their top three players each had a turn willing the team to victory.
The Rockets seem leery of trading for De'Aaron Fox. Will that extend to deals for other veterans that could raise their ceiling by breaking up their young core?
In a crucial battle for the West’s No. 2 seed, Houston (32-14) visits Memphis (31-16) on Thursday night. The Grizzlies (-4.5) are slight favorites.
Houston Rockets' center Alperen Sengun has been named to the NBA All-Star squad for 2025, making him the second Turkish player to receive this honor. The NBA All-Star Game will feature a new format, including a four-team mini-tournament with significant financial rewards for participating players.
The NBA All-Star Game reserves revealed 14 more players, six of whom are first-timers. The game is scheduled Feb. 16 in San Francisco's Chase Center.