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On this day: Hakeem Olajuwon torches Portland to give Rockets 2-0 lead

After being held to 26 in Game 1, Hakeem Olajuwon exploded for 46 points to give the Houston Rockets a 2-0 lead over the Trail Blazers in the 1994 playoffs...
Josh Paredes|May 1, 2020

Rockets’ Kevin McHale says Jerry Krause being unfairly portrayed

Like all of us, former Houston Rockets coach Kevin McHale has been glued in to The Last Dance. But McHale says former Bulls GM Jerry Krause is wrongly bein...
Anthony Duckett|Apr 30, 2020

On this day: Jeremy Lin’s heroics help extend Rockets’ season

On this day six years ago, Jeremy Lin's contributions off the bench helped the Houston Rockets stave off defeat, as they extended their series against the ...
Anthony Duckett|Apr 30, 2020

Space City exclusive: Former Rocket Terry Teagle talks “Bad Boys” Pistons

Episode four of "The Last Dance" featured the "Bad Boys" era Detroit Pistons, with whom former Houston Rocket Terry Teagle had first-ha...
Josh Paredes|Apr 29, 2020

Rockets: The Science behind James Harden’s amazing braking ability

An underrated aspect of James Harden's game is his remarkable ability to stop on a dime, which allows his game to thrive in the Houston Rockets' system. Wh...
Josh Paredes|Apr 29, 2020

How a Tokyo plane ride saved Hakeem from leaving the Houston Rockets

There was a period of time in the franchise's lore where Hakeem Olajuwon's time on the Houston Rockets almost ended before it really got started. There hav...
Lachard Binkley|Apr 29, 2020

How Phil Jackson’s brilliance traces back to the Rockets

Legendary coach Phil Jackson is viewed as one of the greatest coaches in NBA history, as he won 11 titles as a head coach. But his success traces back to t...
Anthony Duckett|Apr 28, 2020

Rockets history: Dwight Howard’s dominance ends Mavs’ season

On this day in Houston Rockets history, Dwight Howard had a masterful all-around game, which sent the Dallas Mavericks packing after just five games. The 2...
Anthony Duckett|Apr 28, 2020

Rockets’ Fertitta sets sights on improving economy, cautions safety

With Texas' stay-at-home orders set to expire this week, Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta is excited about the opportunity to help improve the lives o...
Anthony Duckett|Apr 28, 2020

Support your Houston Rockets for charity with these NBA face coverings

Don't let something like a pandemic keep you from displaying your intense fandom (and supporting charity). Instead, get yourself some Houston Rockets face ...
Nathan Cunningham|Apr 27, 2020

Revisiting Rockets’ Chandler Parsons’ best April 27th games

Former Houston Rockets forward Chandler Parsons had plenty of stellar performances in the Space City, especially on April 27th. When the Houston Rockets dr...
Anthony Duckett|Apr 27, 2020

Grading the Houston Rockets this season: Robert Covington

With his floor spacing and 3-and-D abilities, Robert Covington has proven to be a perfect fit with the Houston Rockets so far this season. Stats with Rocke...
Anthony Rios|Apr 27, 2020

Rockets’ Steve Francis would’ve made a great Vegas buddy for Rodman

With former Chicago Bulls Hall of Famer Dennis Rodman having requested an in-season trip to Las Vegas, here's why former Houston Rockets guard Steve Franci...
Anthony Duckett|Apr 27, 2020

Rockets’ Olajuwon on Dennis Rodman in 1997: ‘He needs to be ignored.’

Well known for his antics on and off the court, Dennis Rodman got under the skin of several NBA stars, including Houston Rockets center Hakeem Olajuwon. Bo...
Josh Paredes|Apr 26, 2020

Re-visiting Phil Jackson’s argument that the Rockets’ rings were ‘tainted’

After Phil Jackson's recent episode of "The Last Dance", we take a look back at his opinion that the Houston Rockets' titles were "tainted.&...
Josh Paredes|Apr 26, 2020

Rockets: Inside Dennis Rodman’s tale of D-Rob being afraid of Hakeem

With Dennis Rodman in the spotlight after his episode of The Last Dance, we look back at his claim that David Robinson was scared to guard Houston Rockets ...
Josh Paredes|Apr 26, 2020

4 of the best Rockets performances that fell on April 26th

As today is April 26th, let's take a look at some of the best performances in Houston Rockets history that fell on the same date. One of the few positives ...
Anthony Duckett|Apr 26, 2020

3 Creative ways Tilman and Rockets have given back amid the pandemic

From top to bottom, the Houston Rockets have been helping people affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Here are three ways they've been making a difference...
Josh Paredes|Apr 26, 2020

Report: Some NBA facilities may open May 8, could include the Rockets

ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski broke the news that some NBA teams will be allowed to open their facilities starting May 8, which may include the Houston Rockets...
Josh Paredes|Apr 25, 2020

How the Rockets nearly landed Dennis Rodman in 1997

The Houston Rockets nearly pulled off a trade that would've brought Dennis Rodman to the Space City in 1997, before Michael Jordan intervened. At the concl...
Anthony Duckett|Apr 25, 2020
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