The Houston Rockets’ recent nine-game win streak ended in a 116-111 loss to the Denver Nuggets, but retired forward Carlos Boozer still considers the Rockets the second-best team in the Western ...

Adams posted 14 points (6-10 FG, 2-4 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists and three blocks over 23 minutes during Sunday's 116-111 loss to the Nuggets.

In a highly-important Western Conference matchup on Sunday, the Denver Nuggets beat the Rockets, fending off a late-surge to snap Houston’s nine-game win-streak ...

His triple-double, featuring 10 points, 11 rebounds, and 14 assists, not only highlighted his versatility but also became a point of regret for his former team, the Clippers, and a beacon of hope for ...

With the Rockets deploying the double-big lineup more often, Smith has seen more time in small forwards. The Rocket's big lineup has caused issues for other teams because it forces them to match ...

And obviously, the double-big lineup has been really good for us.” Udoka’s switch-everything, man-to-man defensive scheme has been a staple of Rockets basketball the last two seasons.

With the Rockets beset by a plethora of injuries — the latest being Amen Thompson’s sprained ankle — coach Ime Udoka has flexed his rotations and introduced a double-big lineup, zone defense ...

Innovative Lineup Strategy The Rockets’ decision to deploy a double-big lineup has proven to be a game-changer. By positioning Smith at small forward, the team creates favorable mismatches on the ...

Udoka has gone a different direction by utilizing a double-big lineup featuring Alperen Sengun and Steven Adams. That's forced Smith to play rare minutes at small forward — and to this point, he seems ...

Over his first three NBA seasons since being drafted at No. 3 overall in the 2022 first round, Jabari Smith Jr. has primarily played at power forward for the Houston Rockets. At times, the 21-year ...

HOUSTON -- On game two of a season-long, six-game homestand and at the start of an extended period without injured star Amen Thompson, the Rockets passed their first test with Monday's 97-84 win ...