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Christian Wood unamused by Friday’s fan streaker at Toyota Center

“That was my first time witnessing a man go streaking during a game,” Rockets center Christian Wood tweeted after Friday’s game. “Please never again.”

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Jalen Green breaks 30 again, makes NBA rookie history as Kings nip Rockets

In a game that was arguably most important for its NBA draft implications, Jalen Green (32 points) set multiple rookie records during Houston's narrow loss to Sacramento.

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Kings at Rockets: Prediction, point spread, odds, over/under, betting picks (March 30)

Jalen Green and the Rockets are slight home underdogs (+2.5) versus Sacramento in an unpredictable game where most veterans on both teams are not expected to play.

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Kings at Rockets: Wednesday’s lineups, injury reports, broadcast and stream info

Rockets rookie Jalen Green is on a tear, with averages of 26.0 points (49.1% FG, 47.2% on 3-pointers) and 4.3 rebounds in 33.2 minutes over his last three games. Houston is 2-1 in that span.

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Jalen Green breaks 30 for third time as young Rockets push Spurs to brink

After choosing not to play any veterans, the young Rockets pushed San Antonio to the brink on Monday night. Jalen Green’s third career 30+ point game was a big reason.

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Rockets to rest Christian Wood, Eric Gordon, Dennis Schroder; rookies to play more

For Monday’s game, Houston opted to rest several veterans in its rotation, with a goal of evaluating younger players like rookies Daishen Nix and Usman Garuba. It may not be the last time.

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Rockets encouraged by growth of Christian Wood, Alperen Sengun duo

Rockets coach Stephen Silas is encouraged by the growth of the Christian Wood-Alperen Sengun duo: “I had a conversation with Christian about that today. They’ve played well together.”

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Rockets at Mavericks: Prediction, point spread, odds, over/under, betting picks (March 23)

The Mavericks are clear home favorites on Wednesday versus the Rockets, but the spread is in single digits due to the injury absence of Luka Doncic.

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Rockets at Mavericks: Wednesday’s lineups, injury reports, broadcast and stream info

The Mavericks are 3-0 versus Houston this season, but they will be missing superstar guard Luka Doncic on Wednesday. For the Rockets, Christian Wood enters with strong momentum.

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‘Heat check’: Rockets celebrate electric second half by Christian Wood

“I was just, like, in shock,” Rockets rookie Jalen Green said of Christian Wood’s 30-point explosion in Monday’s second half. “We knew he was hot, and we just kept feeding him.”

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Christian Wood erupts with career-high 39 points as Rockets rout Wizards

Thanks to a career night by Christian Wood (39 points), Houston turned a 23-point deficit into an 18-point win on Monday versus Washington. Here’s how the Rockets and their fans reacted.

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Grizzlies at Rockets: Sunday’s lineups, injury reports, broadcast and stream info

In a rare home matinee, Christian Wood and the Rockets are hoping to upset Memphis for a second time in two weeks. The absence of Grizzlies star Ja Morant may help their cause.

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Pacers spoil elite Christian Wood game as Rockets fall apart late

Christian Wood and Jalen Green had very encouraging games, but neither touched the ball on Friday’s biggest possession as Houston fell apart in the fourth quarter versus Indiana.

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Christian Wood returns to Rockets after missing three games with illness

Rockets center Christian Wood, who returns tonight, on his illness: “I was getting into a groove and an offensive rhythm. I felt like me, JG, and KP were starting to figure each other out.”

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Rockets at Pelicans: Sunday’s lineups, injury reports, broadcast and stream info

The Rockets will have big man Christian Wood and forward Jae’Sean Tate back in the lineup when they visit New Orleans on Sunday. Each had missed multiple games due to health issues.

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Rockets guarantee 2022-23 salaries for Garrison Mathews, KJ Martin

Tim MacMahon: The Rockets have decided to guarantee the $1.8 million salaries of Garrison Mathews and KJ Martin for 2022-23, sources told ESPN. Mathews, 25, and Martin, 21, have proven themselves as role players who fit in the Rockets' long-term ...

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Heat interested in Christian Wood, PJ Washington

"They are the best in the league at lining up for a big move," a Western Conference executive added. If that dream target never materializes, league personnel likewise expect any smaller trade this offseason aimed at further upgrading its ...

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Jalen Green continues scoring binge as short-handed Rockets fall in Miami

Christian Wood (illness) didn’t play in Miami, but the Rockets kept Monday’s game competitive thanks to another strong night from young guards Kevin Porter Jr. and Jalen Green.

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Reaction: Rockets stun Grizzlies behind Christian Wood masterclass

Christian Wood (28 points, 13 rebounds) continued his run of phenomenal play in March, leading Houston to a stunning win over Memphis to snap a 12-game losing streak.

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Stephen Silas sees growth from Rockets, and it starts with Jalen Green

The wins haven’t been there, but the Rockets are playing much more competitively in recent games. Stephen Silas says he’s proud of their fight, with rookie Jalen Green as a key factor.

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Rockets at Nuggets: Friday’s lineups, injury reports, broadcast and stream info

Can Jalen Green and Christian Wood continue their momentum after a strong game versus Utah? Houston’s next opportunity is Friday in Denver versus reigning NBA MVP Nikola Jokic.

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Reaction: Rockets push Jazz to brink behind Jalen Green, Christian Wood’s heroics

Houston’s losing streak continues, but there was a lot to like in an overtime loss to Utah — starting with Jalen Green (27 points, 69% FG) and Christian Wood (24 points, 10 rebounds).

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Christian Wood focused on maximizing wins as Rockets wind down season

Christian Wood on the remainder of the 2021-22 Rockets season: “It’s a big learning process to figure out how to win games. The most important thing is to win as many games as possible.”

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Top Former Mountain West Conference Players in the NBA

With the NBA season coming to its midpoint and March Madness nearly upon us, it's a great time to look at the best former Mountain West conference players currently performing in the NBA. 1. Christian Wood - Houston Rockets Christian Wood played at ...

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Why the Rockets decided not to trade Eric Gordon, Christian Wood

Though many around the NBA expected veterans Eric Gordon and/or Christian Wood to be traded at the 2022 deadline, the rebuilding Rockets kept both around. Here’s a look at potential reasons why.

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