www.chron.com Dec 11, 2018
Harden scores 29 to lead Rockets past Blazers 111-103
HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Rockets' bench came to the rescue twice Tuesday night, and the second time made the difference. James Harden had 29 points and seven Rockets scored in double-figures as Houston used a big second-half run and snapped a three-game losing streak with a 111-103 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. Chris Paul added a triple-double with 11 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists. Clint Capela had 13 points and seven rebounds before fouling out with five minutes left, and Eric Gordon, who started in place of James Ennis, had 14 points for the Rockets, who shot 49 percent...
The Dream Shake Dec 11, 2018
Rockets vs. Trail Blazers - game thread
The Rockets hope to stop a three-game skid tonight. The Houston Rockets are heading into a tough stretch of four straight games against difficult teams, starting off tonight against the Portland Trail Blazers. Though when you’re playing as poorly as the Rockets are right now, every game is a difficult one. Head coach Mike D’Antoni is making a minor lineup move, starting Eric Gordon in place of James Ennis in search of a spark. Eric Gordon to start for Rockets vs. Trail Blazers, D'Antoni said.— Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) December 11, 2018 EG also has been complaining...
www.chron.com Dec 11, 2018
Rockets insert Eric Gordon into the starting lineup
"We want to solidify that position," D'Antoni joked of being last in bench scoring. "It is a concern, but everybody's going to play the same minutes. It doesn't really matter. We're going to play eight guys, nine guys. They're going to play these minutes. Whether they start or not start, that's not a start that bothers me. Each individual has to play well. Maybe we need a couple guys to step up. That would be nice. Right now, we are who we are."
ClutchPoints Dec 10, 2018
Rockets likely to start Eric Gordon vs. Blazers
The Houston Rockets could use a three-guard lineup featuring Chris Paul, James Harden and Eric Gordon when they play the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday. Houston has lost three straight games now, even collapsing in their latest game against the Dallas Mavericks. The Rockets are looking to spark another winning run, and they are considering […] The post Rockets likely to start Eric Gordon vs. Blazers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Dream Shake Dec 10, 2018
Report: Rockets ‘leaning toward’ starting Eric Gordon over James Ennis
Is Houston looking to convert the 6th Man to a starter? The Houston Rockets may be looking to shake up their lineup to help solve their recent struggles. On Monday, Alykhan Bijani of The Athletic reported that the Rockets are “leaning toward” starting Eric Gordon over James Ennis III against the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday. The Athletic Sources with @KellyIkoNBA and @ShamsCharania: Rockets strongly leaning toward starting Eric Gordon in place of James Ennis tomorrow against Portland.— Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) December 11, 2018 This news is most likely in direct...
House of Houston Dec 8, 2018
Houston Rockets: Eric Gordon’s sharp comments are right on target
The Houston Rockets are just four losses away from last season’s total. What’s going on? Eric Gordon had some sharp comments about it, what did he say? The Houston Rockets free fall into the oblivion of mediocrity has been a tough pill to swallow in this season thus far. When we think the team has […] Houston Rockets: Eric Gordon’s sharp comments are right on target - House of Houston - House of Houston - A Houston Sports Site - Texans, Rockets, Astros, Dynamo, Cougars and More!
ClutchPoints Dec 7, 2018
Rockets’ Eric Gordon after horrid loss to Jazz: ‘I’m just not having fun’
The Houston Rockets dropped to 11-13 after an embarrassing 118-91 loss to the Utah Jazz, who played 45-plus minutes without defensive stalwart Rudy Gobert due to an early ejection. Shooting guard Eric Gordon, the Sixth Man of the Year just two seasons ago, has seen just how different it has been for him and his […] The post Rockets’ Eric Gordon after horrid loss to Jazz: ‘I’m just not having fun’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.
House of Houston Dec 5, 2018
Houston Rockets: A surging Eric Gordon is just what the doctor ordered
Eric Gordon had a terrible start for the Houston Rockets. However, his past 5+ games have seen him turn it around, here’s why this is huge for the team. During the 2016 offseason, the Houston Rockets signed Eric Gordon to a four-year deal worth $53 million. The 2016-17 Rockets were a team with a new […] Houston Rockets: A surging Eric Gordon is just what the doctor ordered - House of Houston - House of Houston - A Houston Sports Site - Texans, Rockets, Astros, Dynamo, Cougars and More!
www.chron.com Dec 1, 2018
Harden scores 30 as Rockets beat Bulls 121-105
HOUSTON (AP) — James Harden made six 3-pointers and scored 30 points to help the Houston Rockets to their second straight win, 121-105, over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night. The victory comes a night after the Rockets snapped a season-high four game skid with a win 136-105 win at San Antonio. Houston was up by 12 entering the fourth quarter and used a 13-7 run to start the period and make it 100-82 with 8½ minutes left. Eric Gordon made two 3-pointers in that stretch and P.J. Tucker added a three-point play. Chicago couldn't cut into the lead after that and the Rockets were up by 20...
ClutchPoints Nov 27, 2018
James Harden, Eric Gordon combine for 2nd most points by starting backcourt since 1970-71
Though they were defeated in overtime, Houston Rockets teammates James Harden and Eric Gordon pulled off a historic feat in Monday night’s game against the Washington Wizards. Harden, who was named the NBA’s MVP last season, racked up a whopping 54 points against the Wizards. Gordon added 36. Both totals were season-highs. Together, Harden and […] The post James Harden, Eric Gordon combine for 2nd most points by starting backcourt since 1970-71 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Dream Shake Nov 26, 2018
Eric Gordon just isn’t making shots
Despite a good game on Saturday, the veteran shooting guard’s up-and-down play has been emblematic of the team thus far. While the rest of the Rockets’ mainstays seem to have found their groove after a shaky start to the season, veteran shooting guard, Eric Gordon still doesn’t quite look the part of the perennial sixth-man of the year candidate fans have come to expect. Following Saturday night’s loss to the lowly Cleveland Cavaliers, Gordon is averaging a pedestrian-by-his-standards 14.8 points per game to go along with a career-low 1.9 assists while shooting a 33.6 percent from...
www.chron.com Nov 25, 2018
Rockets hope Eric Gordon’s big night sparks a turnaround
WASHINGTON - There was no question that Eric Gordon's 29-point performance on Saturday in Cleveland was his best offensive game of the season. The hope for the Rockets was that it will trigger more games like that.
www.chron.com Nov 24, 2018
Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni wants scoring boost from second unit
CLEVELAND - The Rockets' confidence that their bench scoring would pick up had been largely based off the expectation that Eric Gordon would get going from the perimeter, an option unavailable to the second unit with Gordon starting on Saturday. But Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni said the Rockets do need more production from the second unit, if only to take some pressure off the scorers in the starting lineup.
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.
