Rockets report: During off night for Kobe, Harden streaks on
With the Lakers missing their three top frontcourt players, coach Mike D’Antoni said Kobe Bryant, the NBA’s leading scorer, does not have to do more than he has, but if he does not, there is virtually...
View ArticleRockets report: Defense remains focal point for revamped squad
Defense was again at the core of practice Tuesday, so veteran guard Francisco Garcia is beginning to get the point that it’s a big part of coach Kevin McHale’s mindset. “They practice hard. It’s a good...
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Other teams boost Rockets’ playoff chances
Even without playing since Sunday, the Rockets have moved up in the standings. (Smiley N. Pool/ Houston Chronicle) Five days after handing them a painful loss, it was the Milwaukee Bucks doing the...
View ArticleRockets’ assistant targeted for multiple open head coaching positions
Rockets assistant coach Kelvin Sampson said he had not determined his interest in the open head coaching positions, though according to individuals with knowledge of the situation, the Charlotte...
View ArticleKelvin Sampson to interview with Bucks on Thursday
Rockets assistant coach Kelvin Sampson will interview for the head coaching position with the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday, with meetings in the works with the 76ers and Bobcats according to an...
View ArticleScouting report: Rockets vs. Milwaukee Bucks
Rockets vs. Milwaukee Bucks When/where: 7 p.m., Friday; Toyota Center. TV/radio: Root Sports; 790 AM, 850 AM (Spanish). Bucks (27-22) 1. The Bucks moved to five games better than .500 for the first...
View ArticleFive things gleaned from the Rockets’ victory over the Bucks
Five things we learned in the Rockets’ 117-111 home win over the Bucks on Friday night: 1. Mr. Smith goes to work: As often as James Harden has faced traps on screens and even double-teams before...
View ArticleJ.B. Bickerstaff and Bucks’ Joe Prunty understand the unexpected in the...
Though the Cleveland Cavaliers' dismissal of David Blatt with a 30-11 record and a spot atop the Eastern Conference standings was surprising, Rockets interim coach J.B. Bickerstaff and Bucks interim...
View ArticleBench brings energy, playmaking help in Rockets’ win over Bucks
The trap came and James Harden and Josh Smith knew just what they wanted to do, what they had done so often, so happily through all those good times together.
View ArticleThe Sports Update: Rockets vs. Bucks
The Chronicle's Jonathan Feigen discusses the Rockets' win over the Bucks.
View ArticleDwight Howard happy to have Josh Smith back in the fold
Happy as he was to have childhood friend and former teammate Josh Smith back on the Rockets after Friday’s trade, Dwight Howard had to make Smith pay for leaving.
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