After 1 week, Rockets lead their Western Conference group

NBA Cup standings update: After one week, Rockets lead their Western Conference group
NBA Cup record and an impressive +21 point differential, Houston is currently holding the pole position in Western Conference Group A.
Clippers routed by Rockets in their NBA Cup opener
James Harden has 21 points and moves into a tie for second on the NBA’s career 3-pointers list, but Houston leads wire-to-wire and hands the Clippers a 125-104 defeat.
NBA Cup 2024 FAQs as Rockets begin play in West Group A
The Houston Rockets began their Emirates NBA Cup 2024 run with Friday’s home game versus the Los Angeles Clippers. Here’s a look at how it all works.
Jabari Smith Jr. has season-high 28 points as Rockets rout Clippers 125-104 in NBA Cup play
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 in their NBA Cup opener.
Houston Rockets roll past Los Angeles Clippers to open NBA Cup play
The Houston Rockets extended their winning streak to four games with a win over the L.A. Clippers in NBA Cup play Friday night.
Clippers blown out by Rockets in NBA Cup opener for their third consecutive loss
James Harden scores 21 points and moves into a tie for the second most three-pointers all time, but he can't save the Clippers from a 125-104 loss.
NBA Cup: Streaking Rockets rout Clippers as Jabari Smith Jr., Fred VanVleet snap slumps
In Houston’s NBA Cup rout of the Clippers, Jabari Smith Jr. and Fred VanVleet both had double doubles while making 9-of-17 from 3-point range (52.9%).
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On NBA G League break, Rockets recall Cam Whitmore, Nate Williams
As Houston’s NBA G League affiliate enters a week-long break in its schedule, the Rockets recalled Cam Whitmore and Nate ...
Houston Rockets 2024-25 City Edition Uniform: A tribute to the champs
The Rockets celebrate the team’s 1994 and 1995 championships in their 2024-25 City Edition uniform. Featuring a striking ...
Rim protection, perimeter defense and the evolution of Houston Rockets center Alperen Şengün
Alperen Şengün was once a defensive liability in his early days with the Rockets. Now he's one of Houston's best defenders.
Rockets' Cam Whitmore: Returns to NBA
Whitmore will likely continue to bounce back and forth between the NBA and G League. In the 20-year-old forward's seven appearances for Houston, he is averaging 6.1 points and 1.6 rebounds in 10.6 ...
NBA Rumors: Lakers slow play, Rockets trade priorities, OKC's next payday
The latest NBA rumors involve the Lakers' patient approach to the trade deadline, a couple untouchable Rockets, and an imminent Thunder contract extension.
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Rockets predicted to make blockbuster trade for $112 million Bucks guard
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NBA Trade Rumors: Rockets' Amen Thompson, Tari Eason 'Labeled off Limits' in Talks
There may come a time when the Houston Rockets need to leverage some of their young stars into more proven talent. There not ...
NBA Cup brings offer of extra cash but for Houston Rockets the motivation is simply more wins
Players on teams that reach the quarterfinals receive $50,000 each. Players that advance to the semifinals, receive $100,000 ...