The Houston Rockets defense was largely a mess in 2021-22. That isn't to be overly harsh. Young teams often struggle on the defensive end in the early years of a rebuild, though even by those ...

Whitmore was frustrated in Houston with his lack of minutes ... and that athleticism would lead to some big nights and ...

The Houston Rockets' return to Western Conference relevance this season is largely fueled by their rather stifling defense. Houston has backslid on that end of the floor over the last three games ...

Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) reacts after the Rockets beat the Atlanta Hawks 128-122 after an NBA basketball game at Toyota Center on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022 in Houston . Karen Warren/Staff ...

Houston is struggling somewhat on defense, but it has the tools to turn things around and continue through the season as one of the league's top defensive teams. The Rockets are the sixth-best ...

Feb 22, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) goes to the basket against Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) during the second half at Delta Center.

The Houston Rockets won 50 games for the first time since 2018 due to their elite defense. The roster is constructed to succeed on that end for the next several seasons. Trenton Whiting | Jun 2, 2025 ...

In all, that move was the standout moment in a 105-92 win that marked the Rockets’ 14th straight win — the second 14-game win streak Houston has run off this season. Highlights and dazzling ...

The Oklahoma City Thunder's backs were placed against the wall, but the defending Western Conference champs are finally moving on to the second round of the 2013 NBA playoffs ...

The Rockets missed a stunning 35 3s — the majority of which were open — and coughed up the ball 16 times. Because they were indeed going up against the league’s top-ranked defense, a good ...

In particular, they clamped up on Houston's backcourt — starting guards Jalen Green and Fred VanVleet combined for just 17 points on 34 shot attempts (7-for-34 FG). Game 1 Highlights: Warriors ...

LAS VEGAS — On the first possession of Reed Sheppard’s second professional basketball game, the Houston Rockets rookie made a mistake. Well, almost. Following the tip-off, Washington Wizards ...