2006 — Kobe Bryant scores a staggering 81 points — the second-highest total in NBA history — and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Toronto Raptors 122-104.

1960 — Paul Pender beats Sugar Ray Robinson in a 15-round ... to win the world heavyweight title. 1983 — Houston becomes the first NBA team not to score a point in overtime. The Portland Trail Blazers ...

The Houston Rockets' formula to success this season has included a hefty helping of defensive effort and activity. The other side of the equation is an offensive game that depends on players ...

Jan 9, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) drives to the basket as Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson (1) defends during the first quarter at FedExForum.

Despite the Houston Rockets improving 19 games in the 2023-2024 it is one area they struggled in. Last season the Rockets were one of the worst road teams in the league. Houston didn't win their ...

Jalen Green scored 33 points and Fred VanVleet grabbed a key steal late to allow the Houston Rockets to hold on for a 119-115 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night. Amen Thompson added ...

There are six games scheduled for Sunday, including the LA Lakers vs Houston Rockets matchup. It's the first meeting of the season between the teams, with the Lakers and Rockets splitting last ...

All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. The Los Angeles Lakers ...

Twenty-four hours after outlasting the Timberwolves in Minnesota, Boston manhandled the Houston Rockets on Friday, cruising to a 109-86 demolition of one of the NBA’s best defensive teams.

The Associated Press Jabari Smith Jr. has played a key role for a Rockets team on pace for its best season since 2017-18. HOUSTON (AP) — Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. fractured a bone ...

It’s Friday, January 3, and the Boston Celtics (25-9) and the Houston Rockets (22-11) will tip it off tonight at Toyota Center in Houston. The Celtics were in Minneapolis last night and knocked off ...

As NBA trade season starts to ramp up amid rumors around the league, the Houston Rockets are team repeatedly brought up in talks for suitors regarding players on the market. The Rockets ...