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.

1973 — George Foreman knocks out Joe Frazier in the second round in Kingston, Jamaica, to win the world heavyweight title. 1983 — Houston becomes the first NBA team not to score a point in overtime.

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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. will miss four-to-eight weeks after suffering a fractured left hand during his team's Friday shootaround. Houston head coach Ime Udoka revealed the news to ...

HOUSTON -- — Alperen Sengun had 23 points, Jalen Green added 22 and the Houston Rockets built a big lead early in the second half and sailed to a 110-99 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on ...

It’s Wednesday, January 1 – Day 1 of 2025 - and the Dallas Mavericks (20-13) and Houston Rockets (21-11) are all set to square off from Toyota Center in Houston. The Rockets have lost two in a row ...