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Sengun scores season-high 31 as Rockets cruise to 130-113 win over Pacers
HOUSTON (AP) — Alperen Sengun had a season-high 31 points with 12 rebounds to lead the Houston Rockets to a 130-113 win over the Indiana Pacers Wednesday night. The Rockets used a big run in the third quarter to push the lead to 21 entering the fourth and cruised to their sixth...
Bucks win 101-100 on Lillard's late basket to snap Rockets' 5-game win streak
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Damian Lillard hit a driving layup with 3.9 seconds left to give the Milwaukee Bucks a 101-100 victory over Houston that snapped the Rockets’ five-game winning streak Monday night. Lillard scored 18 points after missing the previous three games while in the...
Bucks' Damian Lillard makes winning basket in his return from concussion protocol
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Damian Lillard has dealt with all kinds of injuries through his 13 seasons in the NBA, but he’d never had to worry about recovering from a concussion before. His return from concussion protocol put the Milwaukee Bucks guard in a much more familiar situation. ...
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...
