Rockets' Stars Deemed Some of the Most Reliable in the NBA

Houston will need to depend on its newly acquired star, as well as a familiar one. The Athletic's recent reliability rankings favor them well.

Rockets' Ime Udoka, Pistons' J.B. Bickerstaff discuss talks with players about NBA gambling scandal

Pistons game, coaches Ime Udoka and J.B. Bickerstaff talked about the challenges the league and its players face during its gambling scandal.
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Short-handed Pistons get boost from bench to best Rockets in first win

Despite missing key players and an uphill battle with foul trouble, the Pistons earned their first victory of the 2025-26 season in Houston.

Thunder edge Rockets in 2OT thriller as NBA champs begin title defense

The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Houston Rockets in double overtime at the Paycom Center in the NBA season opener on Tuesday, Oct. 21.

NBA's return to NBC averages 5.61M viewers, most-watched October opening night in 15 years

The NBA's return to NBC with a doubleheader on Tuesday night averaged 5.61 million viewers, marking the most-watched October opening night in 15 years.
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Kevin Durant found more ‘respect’ from Rockets than at two other NBA homes

Houston was the team that really respected me, respected what I bring to the table, and wanted to make this work,” Kevin Durant tells SI.

LARGEST AUDIENCE FOR “NBA TIP-OFF” DOUBLEHEADER SINCE 2010 AS NBA RETURNED TO NBC AND DEBUTED ON PEACOCK

NBA Opening Night Audience Peaked at 7.1 Million Viewers on NBC and Peacock for Thrilling Conclusion (10:45-11 p.m. ET) of Oklahoma City Thunder’s One-Point Win over Houston Rockets in First Double OT

Rockets’ Kevin Durant receives challenge from ESPN analyst after loss to Thunder

Some pundits wanted to see Kevin Durant initiate the offense more in crunch time during his Houston Rockets debut.
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