www.chron.com Jan 28, 2023
Rockets beat Pistons 117-114 in matchup of NBA's worst teams
DETROIT (AP) — Kenyon Martin Jr. had a four-point possession with 31 seconds left to help the Houston Rockets beat the Detroit Pistons 117-114 on Saturday night in a matchup of the NBA's worst teams. Eric Gordon led the Rockets (12-38) with 24 points. Martin had 15 points and 13 rebounds, and Tari Eason added 16 points and 10 rebounds. Alec Burks had 21 points for the Pistons (13-38). They have lost five of six. With the Pistons leading 112-109, Martin was fouled as his layup bounced twice off the rim before dropping in. He missed the free throw, but Jae'Sean Tate kept the ball alive and...
The Dream Shake Jan 27, 2023
View from the game: Cavs take advantage of shorthanded Rockets
Photo by Bob Levey/ The shorthanded Rockets were no match for the Cavaliers, losing 113-95. The Houston Rockets finished their home stand as they took on the Cleveland Cavaliers for the first time this season. The Rockets were without two of their starters ( Eric Gordon and Kevin Porter Jr) and their backup point/forward, Jae'Sean Tate. The Rockets scored the first basket of the game when Jalen Green made the quick pass to Josh Christopher, who was getting his first start of the season for the injured Eric Gordon. The Rockets and Cavs went back and forth to start the...
The Dream Shake Jan 20, 2023
Rockets Practice Report: Updates on Kevin Porter Jr. and Jabari Smith Jr.
Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Coach Silas provides updates on Kevin Porter Jr and Jabari Smith today after practice. The Houston Rockets head into tomorrow's matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves on a 12-game losing streak. The Rockets have also lost 16 of 17 games as they prepare for the first of back-to-back games vs. the T-Wolves. The Rockets held a practice today before they headed out to Minnesota. Coach Silas, Jae'Sean Tate and KJ Martin Jr. spoke to the media today after practice. Coach Silas updated us on Kevin Porter Jr. and Jabari Smith Jr., who left the...
