‘He’s fine’: Rockets coach Ime Udoka downplays Amen Thompson’s calf cramps

I think (it being) the first game, obviously, and then two overtimes... the extra minutes for him caught up,” Ime Udoka says ...

Rockets’ jumbo lineup nearly humbles Thunder, but there’s an 82-game problem

The Rockets nearly bested the defending champion Thunder on opening day with a jumbo lineup, but can their "big" philosophy ...

Rockets' Amen Thompson struggled from three against Thunder, shouldn't stop his aggression

Rockets' Amen Thompson struggled from three against Thunder, shouldn't stop his aggression originally appeared on The ...

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, OKC Thunder score epic double-OT win vs Rockets in NBA opener

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made two free throws with 2.3 seconds left in 2 OTs as the Thunder opened its NBA title defense with ...

Thunder edge Rockets in 2OT thriller as NBA champs begin title defense

The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Houston Rockets in double overtime at the Paycom Center in the NBA season opener on ...

Houston Rockets Are Already Learning Brutal Truths 1 Game Into Kevin Durant Era

A 125-124 double-overtime loss to the reigning NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder won't become a tell-all for the Houston ...

Rockets Should Be Worried About Amen Thompson at Point Guard

Without Fred VanVleet, the Rockets’ jumbo lineup exposed a major flaw — Amen Thompson’s struggles at point guard are hard to ...

Behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder outlast Rockets in 125-124 double OT opening night instant classic

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 24 of his 35 points in the fourth quarter and overtimes, including drawing a foul on Kevin ...

Thunder celebrate ring ceremony, banner unveiling and double-OT win over Durant’s Rockets

Thunder fans had a lot to celebrate on Tuesday. The team unveiled a championship banner and won against ex-star Kevin Durant ...
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Rockets' point guard plan has mixed results in opener

The Houston Rockets lost starting point guard Fred VanVleet to an ACL tear before the season. Their plan to replace him had ...

NBA opening night: Biggest takeaways from Thunder-Rockets, Lakers-Warriors

The Thunder outlasted KD on ring night, while Luka and Steph battled in L.A. Here are the biggest takeaways from NBA opening ...

Rockets' Amen Thompson: Limited by cramps in loss

Head coach Ime Udoka said postgame that Thompson was dealing with cramping in his calf late in Tuesday's 125-124 double-overtime loss to the Thunder, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports. He finished ...