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As play-in race tightens, Golden State’s Draymond Green: ‘I don’t give a damn about the Rockets’

“I don’t give a damn about the Rockets,” Golden State’s Draymond Green says of the tightening postseason race in the Western Conference.

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Rudy Tomjanovich extremely impressed by new-look Rockets, Ime Udoka

“I’m in love with this team,” Rockets legend Rudy Tomjanovich says of the 2023-24 team and its recent success. “I’m excited about basketball, again.”

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West play-in update: As Warriors stumble, Rockets enter Monday just one game out

With eight consecutive wins and a 10-1 record in March, the Rockets (35-35) enter Monday just one game behind Golden State (36-34) for a West play-in slot.

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In aftermath of fight, NBA suspends Houston’s Jabari Smith Jr. for Monday’s game vs. Portland

In the aftermath of Saturday’s physical altercation, the NBA suspended Utah’s Kris Dunn for two games and Houston’s Jabari Smith Jr. for one.

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Report: If play-in race stays tight, Alperen Sengun could return to Rockets this season

“It’s within the realm of possibility that [Alperen] Sengun could return during the regular season,” ESPN’s Tim MacMahon says of the Rockets.

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As streak continues, Ime Udoka proud of Jalen Green’s resiliency for Rockets

“All it takes for a really good scorer is to see a few go through,” Ime Udoka says of Jalen Green’s surge for the streaking Rockets. “It can kind of snowball.”

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Coby White speaks about interrupted rhythm after Bulls loss to Celtics

After the Chicago Bulls' loss to the Boston Celtics, Coby White spoke about his rhythm.

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NBA Ejection: Rockets' Smith Jr. And Jazz's Dunn Fight

A recent altercation between Houston Rockets and Utah Jazz players led to ejections in a game, highlighting the intensity of professional basketball.

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Utah’s Will Hardy sees incredible coaching by Ime Udoka in Houston

Utah’s Will Hardy on the coaching of Ime Udoka in Houston: “I think what he’s been able to do with this group, this season, is pretty remarkable.”

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DeMar DeRozan calls out Dillon Brooks after altercation

DeMar DeRozan spoke about his altercation with Dillon Brooks after the Chicago Bulls' loss to the Houston Rockets.

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DeMar DeRozan breaks silence on ejection for hard foul on Jalen Green

DeMar DeRozan spoke after the game about his Flagrant 2 foul on Jalen Green in the Chicago Bulls' loss to the Houston Rockets.

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‘Not backing down’: Ime Udoka proud of Rockets’ physical play, support of teammates

Ime Udoka on Thursday’s Rockets-Bulls scuffle: “They are not backing down. A guy takes a hit, and teammates are going to stand up for each other.”

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Landale keeps Rockets' NBA run going against the Bulls

Australian centre Jock Landale has registered his equal-third highest NBA points tally in Houston's 10-point win over Chicago.

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The Lakers need to watch out for the Rockets in the standings

It isn't a lock that the Lakers will make it to the play-in tournament, as the Rockets have been hot lately.

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With Jalen Green leading charge, Rockets chase goal of 2024 playoffs

“I’ve got a goal right now, and that’s to get to the playoffs, and just win,” Jalen Green says of the streaking Rockets (33-35), who are now 8-1 in March.

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After sluggish start, Rockets find inspiration from Ime Udoka

“He told us to wake up,” Jabari Smith Jr. says of Ime Udoka’s halftime message in Washington. “We had to come with a sense of urgency, and we did that.”

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After career night, Rockets rookie Amen Thompson proud of his growth as off-ball threat

“The progress I have been making, I am proud,” Amen Thompson (career-high 25 points) says. “Learning how to play off the ball... is something I never had to do before.”

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With Alperen Sengun out, Jabari Smith Jr., Jock Landale stepping up in frontcourt for Rockets

The Rockets haven’t lost a game since Alperen Sengun’s injury, and improved play from Jabari Smith Jr. and Jock Landale is a big reason for it.

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As surge continues, Jalen Green finds motivation from family, baby

When asked after Tuesday’s emphatic victory in Washington about what is inspiring him, Rockets guard Jalen Green said: “My family. My baby.”

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Rockets coach Ime Udoka sees things clicking for Jalen Green

Ime Udoka on Jalen Green: “It’s not always going to happen overnight, and it’s a little slower for other people, but it’s really been clicking for him.”

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Rockets guard Jalen Green wins first Western Conference Player of the Week award

For the first time in his young NBA career, third-year Rockets guard Jalen Green is Western Conference Player of the Week. Houston went 3-0 in those games.

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‘Playing his ass off’: As Rockets guards improve, Fred VanVleet lauds Jalen Green’s growth

Fred VanVleet on Jalen Green: “The better he plays, the easier it is on everybody. I’ve got to give him all the credit. He’s been playing his ass off.”

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Houston Rockets On A Five-Game Winning Streak, Playoff Hopes Alive

Houston Rockets' recent surge in performance led by Jalen Green and strategic lineup changes boosts playoff hopes. Resilience and growth evident in pursuit...

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Spacing and switching: Rockets adapt to life with Jabari Smith Jr. at center

Cavs coach J.B. Bickerstaff on the Rockets: “Playing smaller, playing switchable lineups, more five-out spacing, it does make them a little bit of a different team.”

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As Rockets creep closer to play-in race, Ime Udoka focused on execution, not standings

“More than talk about standings, we are just going to try and continue to play good basketball and see what happens,” Ime Udoka says of the surging Rockets.

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