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Rockets end season with fool’s gold once again, above .500 and out of playoffs for 3rd straight year

Thankfully, it’s over. What had started as a slow season for the Houston Rockets developed into a mystifying run of spectacular before stupendously crashing to a sudden halt, as the men in the red…Read More

Former Rockets All-Star Steve Francis goes from dishing assists to dishing raps

Steve Francis, the former three-time All-Star point guard and co-Rookie of the Year who spent 1999-2004 and 2007-2009 with the Rockets, must be REALLY bored. After a nice NBA career that saw him average…Read More

Does Marcus Morris fit into the Rockets’ plans?

BY: KYLE ADAMS SPACECITYSCOOP.COM TWITTER: @KYLE0788 If you would have told me before the season started that the Rockets’ second- round pick from 2011, Chandler Parsons, would play in 63 games and…Read More

GAME OVER: Heat drops Rockets out of playoffs for 3rd straight year

The nail was finally drilled into the coffin on Sunday. Needing nothing short of a miracle (winning their final two games, Utah losing both of its two, and Phoenix splitting its two), the Rockets could…Read More

What went wrong? Examining the Rockets’ fatal six-game skid

  BY: MICHAEL GUTIERREZ SPACECITYSCOOP.COM TWITTER: @MG_713  In an unbelievable turn of events, immediately after a four-game road winning streak, the Houston Rockets lost six straight games, all…Read More

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Rockets on the outs after another collapse, sixth loss in a row

They didn’t defend. They didn’t shoot well. They were outplayed (again). They were outcoached…Read More

Rockets’ hopes take another shot with crucial loss in Dallas

Five losses in a row. Six defeats in their last 10 games. There’s no telling who or what the Houston…Read More

SpaceCityScoop.com: 5-on-5 Q&A session

The Spacecityscoop.com staff recently tackled some interesting topics regarding the Rockets, who, with…Read More

GAME 60: Nuggets 101, Rockets 86

WHO: Nuggets 101, Rockets 86 WHAT: Houston’s third straight loss now has it all alone in 8th…Read More

In spite of poor recent losses, Rockets still in control of destiny

BY: MICHAEL GUTIERREZ SPACECITYSCOOP.COM TWITTER: @MG_713 The Houston Rockets took a beating in their…Read More

GAME 59: Suns 112, Rockets 105

WHO: Suns 112, Rockets 105 WHAT: A lackadaisical performance cost the Rockets on Wednesday. Another…Read More

Lowry’s return opens up opportunities for Rockets

BY: KYLE ADAMS SPACECITYSCOOP.COM TWITTER: @KYLE 0788 Kyle Lowry returned to the Rockets on Sunday night against…Read More

Rockets bring Simpson on board

A few weeks ago, the Rockets signed guard Courtney Fortson for the rest of this season and for a non-guaranteed…Read More

GAME 58: Jazz 103, Rockets 91

WHO: Jazz 103, Rockets 91 WHAT: A lackadaisical performance cost the Rockets, as they now sit tied…Read More

GAME 57: Rockets 94, Blazers 89

WHO: Rockets 94, Blazers 89 WHAT: The Rockets’ fourth win in a row, and fifth in their last six…Read More

Dragic named NBA’s Western Conference Player of the Week

In yet another chapter of his fantastic breakout season, Rockets guard Goran Dragic was named the NBA’s…Read More

GAME 56: Rockets 104, Kings 87

WHO: Rockets 104, Kings 87 WHAT: If it wasn’t for the return of Kyle Lowry from a month-long…Read More

GAME 55: Rockets 112, Lakers 107

WHO: Rockets 112, Lakers 107 WHAT: The resilient Rockets rolled into Staples Center on Friday and came…Read More

Arrival of Morris’ impact suggests patience as twin brother thrives with Suns

BY: MICHAEL GUTIERREZ SPACECITYSCOOP.COM TWITTER: @MG_713 In the 2012 NBA Draft, the Phoenix Suns selected…Read More

Rockets star Sampson headed to the Hall

BY: KYLE ADAMS SPACECITYSCOOP.COM TWITTER: @KYLE0788  Former Houston Rocket Ralph Sampson was part…Read More