House of Houston 8 hours ago
Houston Rockets: Is it time to start regretting Chris Paul’s contract?
The Houston Rockets gave Chris Paul a four-year max contract this offseason. He has struggled to start the season, is it time to start regretting this contract? The Houston Rockets made some significant changes and investments this offseason. The let Trevor Ariza and Luc Mbah a Moute walk while also trading away the albatross also […] Houston Rockets: Is it time to start regretting Chris Paul’s contract? - House of Houston - House of Houston - A Houston Sports Site - Texans, Rockets, Astros, Dynamo, Cougars and More!
www.chron.com 19 hours ago
Harden nets 34, Rockets win 4th straight 132-112 over Kings
HOUSTON (AP) — James Harden had 34 points and eight assists, and the Houston Rockets used a big first-half run on the way to their fourth straight victory, a 132-112 win over the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night. Harden, who shot 10 of 17 from the field, had 15 points in the third quarter. Chris Paul added 24 points and nine assists, including 18 points in the first half, as the Rockets built a 71-59 halftime lead. Clint Capella finished with 23 points and 16 rebounds for Houston, which shot 57 percent from the floor, including 20 of 47 from 3-point range. After starting the season 1-5,...
www.chron.com 22 hours ago
Rockets' Chris Paul surprises rookie Gary Clark with a new Mercedes
Rockets rookie Gary Clark left practice on Friday to find a new Mercedes GLE waiting for him, courtesy of – or at least with help from – Rockets guard Chris Paul. Clark said he does not yet know if he will be paying for his new ride or how much, but Paul had taken it upon himself without telling Clark to make the arrangements.
www.chron.com Nov 16, 2018
Rockets have renewed confidence in Isaiah Hartenstein
Chris Paul, who led the blowout stretch, had lost some steam at that point, given up the ball to Eric Gordon, who spotted Hartenstein waiting and wide open for a corner 3. Hartenstein sank the shot, detonating the crowd for explosive cheers and forcing the Warriors to take a timeout. The Rockets were all smiles and high-fives when Hartenstein jogged back.
ClutchPoints Nov 16, 2018
Rockets’ Chris Paul says improved health a big key in recent turnaround
The Houston Rockets have won three games in a row, and All-Star point guard Chris Paul says guys getting healthy is a big reason why the team is starting to play better. Paul was reportedly dealing with a right elbow injury at the beginning of the season. His backcourt mate, reigning MVP James Harden, had […] The post Rockets’ Chris Paul says improved health a big key in recent turnaround appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Nov 15, 2018
Video: Rockets’ Chris Paul smiles away after sly theft on Jonas Jerebko
Chris Paul of the Houston Rockets couldn’t help but smile after snagging the ball away from Jonas Jerebko of the Golden State Warriors. Chris Paul cant stop smiling. The Rockets are having fun. pic.twitter.com/QMYAYiVAml — Dime (@DimeUPROXX) November 16, 2018 Chris Paul, who led the league in steals six times, casually stripped the ball out […] The post Video: Rockets’ Chris Paul smiles away after sly theft on Jonas Jerebko appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Nov 15, 2018
Chris Paul reacts to the Rockets parting ways with Carmelo Anthony
The Houston Rockets blew out the Golden State Warriors on Thursday at home, just hours after the team officially parted ways with Carmelo Anthony. Houston won by a final score of 107-86 for its third-straight win. After the game, Chris Paul made his first public comments since his pal Melo was let go. As everyone […] The post Chris Paul reacts to the Rockets parting ways with Carmelo Anthony appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Nov 15, 2018
Report: Rival scouts believe Rockets’ Chris Paul has lost a step
The slow start to the Houston Rockets’ season is clearly more than a poor fit for Carmelo Anthony. In fact, the All-Star duo of Chris Paul and James Harden has had difficulties finding the same success they had a season ago as one of the NBA’s most dangerous backcourts, with some scouts even noticing Paul […] The post Report: Rival scouts believe Rockets’ Chris Paul has lost a step appeared first on ClutchPoints.
www.chron.com Nov 14, 2018
Scouting Report: Rockets vs. Warriors
Scouting report: vs. Golden State When/where: 7 p.m.; Toyota Center. TV/radio: TNT; 740 AM, 790 AM, 850 AM (Spanish). Rockets (6-7) update: They won two of three meetings with the Warriors last season, splitting the games in Houston. … The Rockets have won 4 of 6 games after their 1-5 start but are just 1-4 at home. … Chris Paul leads the NBA in steals, averaging 2.55, while James Harden is third, averaging 2.3 … Paul has averaged 23.5 points on 60 percent shooting in the past...
www.chron.com Nov 13, 2018
Harden scores 22 points, Rockets beat Nuggets 109-99
DENVER (AP) — James Harden scored 19 of his 22 points in the second half and the Houston Rockets pulled away to beat Denver 109-99 on Tuesday night, sending the Nuggets to a fourth straight loss. Harden also had 11 assists, with several going to Clint Capela, who led the Rockets with 24 points, including a series of dunks. Chris Paul added 21 points for Houston, playing for a third straight game without Carmelo Anthony because of what the team said was an illness. Monte Morris had 19 points for the Nuggets, who have lost their last eight meetings with Houston. Gary Harris and Jamal Murray...
ClutchPoints Nov 13, 2018
Heat SG Dwyane Wade jokes Chris Paul stole his move on Nikola Jokic
Miami Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade and Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul are best friends off the court. They have probably played one-on-one against each other over a million times. That’s why we shouldn’t be surprised that Paul stole one of Wade’s signature crossovers Tuesday. Playing against the Denver Nuggets and being guarded by […] The post Heat SG Dwyane Wade jokes Chris Paul stole his move on Nikola Jokic appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Nov 13, 2018
Video: Rockets’ Chris Paul embarrasses Nikola Jokic with fancy dribbling
Chris Paul of the Houston Rockets just sent Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets in circles after a spate of dribbling moves. Check out the clip below as posted by NBA TV: .@CP3 had him on skates!
www.chron.com Nov 13, 2018
Rockets' Chris Paul shares special bond with Nuggets' coach Mike Malone
"Me and Mike Malone are really close," Paul said. "He was my assistant coach in New Orleans. I miss him, man. I've had a lot of coaches over my career and that's probably, might be, the coach I've been the closest to just because he's a basketball junkie like myself. I think back to those days in New Orleans. I would be home watching League Pass. Any game that was close we'd be texting. We'd be on the phone taking about scenarios.
ClutchPoints Nov 13, 2018
Rockets’ Chris Paul says Nuggets’ Jamal Murray doesn’t have any ceiling
The recent brilliant showing of Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray has earned him a heap of praise from a future Hall of Famer point guard. Houston Rockets All-Star Chris Paul says Murray doesn’t have any ceiling at all. Paul and the Rockets face Murray’s Nuggets at Denver on Tuesday night. Chris Paul on Jamal Murray’s […] The post Rockets’ Chris Paul says Nuggets’ Jamal Murray doesn’t have any ceiling appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Nov 12, 2018
Chris Paul expresses confidence in Carmelo Anthony’s ability but also unsure of future with Rockets
Amidst all the mystery surrounding Carmelo Anthony’s future with the Houston Rockets, teammate and close friend Chris Paul has come to the defense of his embattled buddy. However, the veteran point guard admitted that he too was uncertain about what lies ahead for Anthony in the upcoming days/weeks. Paul spoke highly about Anthony and the […] The post Chris Paul expresses confidence in Carmelo Anthony’s ability but also unsure of future with Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.
