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Ranking Scottie Pippen’s best 3 games with the Rockets

Although Scottie Pippen had a brief stint with the Houston Rockets, he turned in several great games during his lone season in Houston. Following the 1997-...
Anthony Duckett|Apr 25, 2020

Rockets reporter Vanessa Richardson on Eric Gordon, LeBron James, more

In part two of a Space City Scoop exclusive, Houston Rockets reporter Vanessa Richardson spoke with us about Eric Gordon being healthy, Rockets coach Mike ...
Anthony Duckett|Apr 25, 2020

On this day: Rockets eliminate Thunder despite 47 from Russell Westbrook

On this day in 2017, Russell Westbrook's 47 points weren't enough to keep the Houston Rockets from knocking the Oklahoma City Thunder out of the playoffs. ...
Josh Paredes|Apr 25, 2020

How Kawhi Leonard/Rockets’ James Harden are proof of media biases

Houston Rockets star James Harden and LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard have been two of the best examples of how the media develops flawed narratives towa...
Anthony Duckett|Apr 24, 2020

Space City exclusive interview with Rockets’ reporter Vanessa Richardson

In an exclusive interview with Space City Scoop, NBC sports reporter Vanessa Richardson spoke with us about her first season covering the Houston Rockets, ...
Anthony Duckett|Apr 24, 2020

On this day: Houston Rockets knock the Utah Jazz out once again

On this day in 2019, James Harden led the Houston Rockets past the Utah Jazz in five games for the second playoffs in a row. It doesn't get much better tha...
Josh Paredes|Apr 24, 2020

5 players the Houston Rockets selected late in the NBA Draft

With the NFL Draft starting Thursday evening, let's take a look at five of the best late draft picks the Houston Rockets have chosen. Although Houston Rock...
Anthony Duckett|Apr 23, 2020

How much longer is the Houston Rockets’ championship window?

Although the Houston Rockets possess one of the greatest scoring duos in NBA history, how much longer will they be title contenders? The Houston Rockets ha...
Anthony Duckett|Apr 23, 2020

Ranking the top 6 Houston Rockets 6-feet and under of all-time

Big men like Hakeem Olajuwon and Moses Malone are rightfully at the top of the list of best Houston Rockets ever, but smaller guys have also held their own...
Josh Paredes|Apr 23, 2020

Rockets Coach D’Antoni on why small ball works: ‘We have a weird team.’

Houston Rockets Coach Mike D'Antoni recently gave his thoughts on why a full commitment to small ball was necessary for the team to reach the next level. A...
Josh Paredes|Apr 22, 2020

Did Scottie Pippen live up to the monster contract the Rockets gave him?

Many Houston Rockets fans believe Scottie Pippen didn't live up to the massive contract the Rockets signed him to in 1999. Here's why we should pump the br...
Anthony Duckett|Apr 22, 2020

How Michael Jordan helped Rockets land Scottie Pippen/Tracy McGrady

Chicago Bulls general manager Jerry Krause nearly pulled off a trade that would've altered the future of the Houston Rockets franchise. Following the Chica...
Anthony Duckett|Apr 22, 2020

Today in Rockets history: Hakeem Olajuwon records his fourth 5×5 game

On this day in 1993, Hakeem Olajuwon recorded one of his six career 5x5 games in a Houston Rockets overtime win over Minnesota. Being a member of the 5x5 c...
Josh Paredes|Apr 22, 2020

Rockets’ Robert Covington explains how faith erased his depression

Houston Rockets 3-and-D forward Robert Covington has a powerful story of how his relationship with God helped him overcome depression. Although professiona...
Anthony Duckett|Apr 21, 2020

NBC’s ProBasketballTalk disrespects Rockets’ Russell Westbrook

Although Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook has been one of the best players in the NBA this season, it seems Russ has gone largely unnoticed by NBC's...
Anthony Duckett|Apr 21, 2020

Why Michael Jordan is to blame for Scottie Pippen’s failed Rockets’ stint

NBA legend Michael Jordan blocked a potential trade that could have altered Scottie Pippen's stint with the Houston Rockets. The basketball world has final...
Anthony Duckett|Apr 21, 2020

Today in Rockets history: Hakeem Olajuwon sets all-time blocks record

On April 21st, 1996, Hakeem Olajuwon tallied block number 3,190, eclipsing the record set by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in a Houston Rockets victory. It's tough t...
Josh Paredes|Apr 21, 2020

Better offensive player: Michael Jordan or the Rockets’ James Harden?

Now is the perfect time to talk about who is truly the better offensive player between Michael Jordan and the NBA's current best shooting guard, James Hard...
Anthony Rios|Apr 20, 2020

How the Rockets finally gave Scottie Pippen the contract he deserved

Although NBA legend Scottie Pippen went largely underpaid and undervalued throughout his time in Chicago, the Houston Rockets helped Pippen finally get pai...
Anthony Duckett|Apr 20, 2020

Why Michael Jordan was afraid of Rockets’ Hakeem Olajuwon

Many in the basketball world have put an asterisk next to the Houston Rockets' two championships because of the retirement of Michael Jordan. But Jordan ac...
Anthony Duckett|Apr 20, 2020
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