en-us SportSpyder - The Latest Houston Rockets News https://sportspyder.com/nba/houston-rockets/news This first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers has not gone the Houston Rockets’ way in the slightest. It has gone the completely opposite way o Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:56:19 GMT Maanav Gupta https://sportspyder.com/nba/houston-rockets/articles/56369078 https://sportspyder.com/nba/houston-rockets/articles/56369078 false false The Lakers have protected their home court with a defensive strategy that has held the Rockets below 100 points in two playoff games. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:41:08 GMT Law Murray https://sportspyder.com/nba/houston-rockets/articles/56368918 https://sportspyder.com/nba/houston-rockets/articles/56368918 true false The 2025-26 Houston Rockets have been exhibit A of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. During the regular season, at least. We've seen them either come out flat at the on Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:15:55 GMT Anthony Duckett https://sportspyder.com/nba/houston-rockets/articles/56368571 https://sportspyder.com/nba/houston-rockets/articles/56368571 false false Amen Thompson’s third season was one to remember, as it saw Thompson take on a larger offensive role. ESPN revealed earlier this week that the Houston guard/forward collected a few second-place votes for Defensive Player of the Year, with the San Antonio Spurs Victor Wembenyama winning the award unanimously. Thompson has enjoyed mixed reviews for […] Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:09:30 GMT Holly Sturm https://sportspyder.com/nba/houston-rockets/articles/56368491 https://sportspyder.com/nba/houston-rockets/articles/56368491 false false SURPRISED: Rockets OUTPLAYED By Lakers | JJ Redick OUTCOACHING Ime Udoka, LeBron Vs Durant SHOWDOWNLos Angeles Lakers silence Houston Rockets in back-to-back... Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:54:39 GMT Locked On Rockets https://sportspyder.com/nba/houston-rockets/articles/56368333 https://sportspyder.com/nba/houston-rockets/articles/56368333 false false The way the Los Angeles Lakers have taken control of their first-round series against the Houston Rockets has raised more than a few eyebrows. With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves out injured, most expected the series to be one-sided in the opposite direction. However, the Rockets have shown the same vulnerabilities that were apparent all […] The post appeared first on . Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:30:11 GMT Rishabh Bhatnagar https://sportspyder.com/nba/houston-rockets/articles/56367484 https://sportspyder.com/nba/houston-rockets/articles/56367484 false false Houston's season is starting to crumble in the first round of the NBA playoffs after a Game 2 loss in Los Angeles. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:23:09 GMT Jed Katz https://sportspyder.com/nba/houston-rockets/articles/56367406 https://sportspyder.com/nba/houston-rockets/articles/56367406 false false Join Kris Gardner and special guests Bryce Beall (former Houston Cougars running back) and Da'Yon Dunlap from Let's Rage Coogs and on this edition of The Hou... Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:33:52 GMT Houston Roundball Review Media Group https://sportspyder.com/nba/houston-rockets/articles/56365517 https://sportspyder.com/nba/houston-rockets/articles/56365517 false false #Astros #Texans #Rockets #HoustonAstros #HoustonTexans #HoustonRockets Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:20:45 GMT ESPN Houston https://sportspyder.com/nba/houston-rockets/articles/56364294 https://sportspyder.com/nba/houston-rockets/articles/56364294 false false James Harden remains one of the most impressive players in the league, but he was even more unbelievable during his Rockets days. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 02:46:22 GMT Cholo Martin Magsino https://sportspyder.com/nba/houston-rockets/articles/56363776 https://sportspyder.com/nba/houston-rockets/articles/56363776 false false During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Beverley wore only jersey Nos. 12 and 2 and put up 9.3 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 1.3 steals per game. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:32:35 GMT Justin Quinn https://sportspyder.com/nba/houston-rockets/articles/56363118 https://sportspyder.com/nba/houston-rockets/articles/56363118 false false ESPN analyst and former NBA veteran Kendrick Perkins went off on Houston after going down 2-0 to Los Angeles in the first round of the playoffs. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:12:47 GMT Jed Katz https://sportspyder.com/nba/houston-rockets/articles/56363010 https://sportspyder.com/nba/houston-rockets/articles/56363010 false false The Rockets are left wondering if Ime Udoka can lead them to playoff wins. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:10:06 GMT Swoosh Shrestha https://sportspyder.com/nba/houston-rockets/articles/56362997 https://sportspyder.com/nba/houston-rockets/articles/56362997 false false Coming into the first-round playoff series against Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets, the Los Angeles Lakers were underdogs, with the consensus being that JJ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:50:57 GMT Ryan Ward https://sportspyder.com/nba/houston-rockets/articles/56362875 https://sportspyder.com/nba/houston-rockets/articles/56362875 false false