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Cavaliers to put perfect start on line against champion Celtics in juicy matchup, playoff rematch
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cavaliers will put their perfect start on the line in the perfect place. “Boston Garden,” said Cleveland first-year coach Kenny Atkinson, who has yet to lose in his new job. “What's better than that?” As NBA games in November go, not...
Sengun records triple-double, VanVleet scores 28 in Rockets 143-107 rout of Bulls
CHICAGO (AP) — Fred VanVleet scored a season-high 28 points, Alperen Sengun had 20 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists for his second triple-double this season and the Houston Rockets routed the Chicago Bulls 143-107 on Sunday night for their fifth straight win. Jalen Green scored...
Darius Garland scores 25, Cavaliers become 4th team to start 15-0 with 128-114 win over Hornets
CLEVELAND (AP) — Darius Garland scored 25 points, Ty Jerome matched his career-high with 24 in place of Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers stayed unbeaten with a 128-114 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday night. The Cavs are the fourth team to start 15-0, joining...
Harden moves into a tie with Allen for 2nd on career made 3-pointers list behind Curry
HOUSTON (AP) — Los Angeles Clippers star James Harden moved into a tie with Ray Allen for second place on the NBA’s career made 3-pointers list in a loss to the Houston Rockets on Friday night. He now has 2,973, well behind Golden State's Stephen Curry, who entered Friday night...
Jabari Smith Jr. has season-high 28 points as Rockets rout Clippers 125-104 in NBA Cup play
HOUSTON (AP) — Jabari Smith Jr. had a season-high 28 points with five 3-pointers and the Houston Rockets never trailed in a 125-104 rout of the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night in their NBA Cup opener. It was Houston’s season-high fourth straight victory and the team’s...
Jalen Green scores 21 points in the Rockets' 111-103 victory over the Clippers
HOUSTON (AP) — Jalen Green had 21 points and Amen Thompson and Tari Eason added 18 each to lead the Houston Rockets to a 111-103 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night in the opener of a two-game set. The Rockets trailed by 11 early but had taken a five-point lead...
Alperen Sengun's 27 points and 17 rebounds help Rockets beat Wizards 107-92
HOUSTON (AP) — Alperen Sengun scored 27 points for a second straight game and added 17 rebounds, leading the Houston Rockets to a 107-92 win over the Washington Wizards on Monday night. Sengun hit 12 of 19 shots and added three blocks. Jalen Green scored 18 points, Amen Thompson...
Alperen Sengun scores 27 to lead Rockets to 101-99 win over Pistons
DETROIT (AP) — Alperen Sengun scored five of his 27 points in the final 2:28 to lead the Houston Rockets to a 101-99 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday. Trailing 101-99 with six seconds left, Pistons' guard Cade Cunningham intentionally missed a free throw and Jaden Ivey...
Gilgeous-Alexander and Holmgren each score 29 points, Thunder rout Rockets 126-107
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren each scored 29 points to help the Oklahoma City Thunder rout the Houston Rockets 126-107 on Friday night. Oklahoma City opened a six-game homestand with a victory after losing at Denver on Wednesday night for its first...
Green and VanVleet score 21 each as Houston Rockets rout San Antonio Spurs 127-100
HOUSTON (AP) — Jalen Green and Fred VanVleet had 21 points each and the Houston Rockets built a huge lead early and coasted to a 127-100 win over the San Antonio Spurs Wednesday night. Houston never trailed and had built a 25-point lead by halftime. The Rockets were up by 27 points...
