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PG nails game-winning 3, caps off OKC win

The Oklahoma City Thunder's All-Star duo of Paul George and Russell Westbrook led a furious fourth quarter comeback, outscoring the Houston Rockets 27-12 over the last nine minutes of the game.

Yash Matange

Monday recap: Top performers & highlights

All but two teams are in action on a busy day around the NBA. With plenty of high-intensity games with playoff implications, follow along for all the results and highlights

NBA.com Staff

Rockets set new NBA record for 3's in a single game

The Houston Rockets knocked down 27 three-pointers in their 149-113 win over the Phoenix Suns, setting a new NBA record.

Benyam Kidane

Evaluating Utah's potential first round opponents

The Jazz have secured a playoff spot for the third consecutive season but with the standings so close in the Western Conference, the final few games of the season will dramatically impact Utah's outlook going into the playoffs.

Matthew Blum

Saturday recap: Top performers & highlights

There's a jam-packed slate this Saturday with 13 games, headlined by a handful of Eastern Conference games barring playoff implications

NBA.com Staff

Rockets shoot NBA record 26 3's, beat Kings by 25

The Houston Rockets won their 50th game of the season, recording at least 50 wins for the third straight season and they did it in record-breaking fashion from beyond the arc.

Yash Matange

NBA Power Rankings: Raptors enter top five, Rockets move up

The Raptors are rewarded for their perfect 3-0 week, the Rockets get closer to the top spot and the Jazz are trending upward

K Irving and Gil...

Harden records fifth career 50-point triple-double

Harden led the Rockets to a victory over the Kings on Sunday with 50 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists. It's the fifth time in his career that he's scored 50 points and recorded a triple-double in the same game, the most in NBA history.

Scott Rafferty

Wednesday Recap: Top performers & highlights

With a full 10-game schedule on deck, follow along below for box scores, results and highlights from a full slate of action.

NBA.com Staff

Takeaways: Bucks' impressive win over the Rockets

The Milwaukee Bucks used a huge third quarter run to cruise to a 108-94 win over the Houston Rockets.

Benyam Kidane

Heat Check: Who is the MVP?

We asked our NBA.com Staff the question ahead of today's matchup between the Houston Rockets and Milwaukee Bucks.

NBA.com Staff

Wednesday TV Preview: MVP candidates clash in Rockets-Bucks battle

In their final road game against an Eastern Conference team, the Houston Rockets will look to extend their 11-game win streak against the East by attempting to even the season series against the league-leading Milwaukee Bucks.

Yash Matange

NBA Power Rankings: Raptors drop, Blazers on the rise

The Trail Blazers enter the top-five, the Clippers are rewarded for their NBA-best five game win streak and the Raptors take a slight dip

K Irving and Gil...

NBA playoff picture: Lakers eliminated from playoff contention

Lakers' elimination from the 2019 playoffs was among the biggest news from Saturday's slate of games.

Yash Matange

Harden drops career-high 61 in win vs. the Spurs

James Harden put on a show in Houston, tying his career-high with 61 points as the Rockets edge the Spurs 111-105.

Benyam Kidane

Harden scores 27 points in first quarter vs. Spurs

The reigning MVP shot an efficient 7-for-10 from the field, 3-for-4 from 3-point range and 10-for-12 from the free throw line. He couldn't be stopped.

Scott Rafferty

Thursday recap: Top performers & highlights

A full slate of NBA games is headlined by two matchups between top teams in the NBA. The 76ers host the Celtics and the Thunder host the Raptors.

NBA.com Staff

Harden drops 57 in Rockets' OT loss

The reigning MVP went off for his seventh 50-point game of the season but with an extra period required on the second night of a back-to-back, it was all in vain.

Yash Matange

Valanciunas sinks game-winning free throw, scores career-high

Jonas Valanciunas scored a career-high 33 points, including a clutch free throw with 0.1 seconds on the clock in overtime to defeat the Houston Rockets

Kyle Irving

Harden sets historical scoring record in Rockets' win

As the Rockets swept the season series with the Atlanta Hawks, James Harden continued to rack up the scoring records.

Yash Matange

Monday recap: Top performers & highlights

There are eight games to look forward to on Monday, starting with LeBron James making his Madison Square Garden debut as a member of the Lakers. Follow along for updated scores and highlights.

NBA.com Staff

NBA Power Rankings: 76ers enter top-5, Spurs on the rise

The Warriors regain the top spot, the 76ers climb into the top-5 and the Spurs are moving up fast while the Thunder get bounced out of the top-10

K Irving and Sco...

Saturday recap: Top performers & highlights

There is eight games of NBA action headlined by two second-year stars Ben Simmons and De'Aaron Fox going head-to-head in Philadelphia.

NBA.com Staff

Which MVP candidate has made the most game-winners?

On Friday, the Nuggets All-Star made his third go-ahead shot in the final five seconds of a game this season. How have Paul George, James Harden and Giannis Antetokounmpo fared in the same situation?

Leandro Fernández

Thursday recap: Top performers & highlights

There are six NBA games to look forward to on Thursday, headlined by the Rockets hosting the Warriors. Follow along for scores and highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Cousins shines in Warriors win over Rockets

It was Cousins who stole the show in Golden State's win over Houston on Wednesday. The six-time All-Star scored 27 points and dished out a season-high seven assists.

NBA.com India Staff

Are the Rockets better than last season?

The Rockets finished with a league-best 67 wins last year and nearly knocked out the Warriors in the Conference Finals. Through 25 games this season they were in 14th place in the West, but have since taken off. Is Houston better than it was a year ago?

Micah Adams

Thursday TV Preview: Can the Rockets go 4-0 vs. the Warriors?

With the Rockets and Warriors set to face-off for the fourth and final time, we take a look at the biggest storylines heading into the clash.

Yash Matange

Tuesday recap: Top performers & highlights

With six games on deck today, we've got you covered with scores, highlights and the biggest storylines from the action.

NBA.com Staff

Monday recap: Top performers & highlights

With nine games on the NBA slate today, we've got plenty of matchups with playoff implications. Follow all the scores and top highlights, right here.

NBA.com Staff

NBA Power Rankings: Rockets, Celtics making moves

The Houston Rockets and Boston Celtics made the biggest jumps this week with the LA Clippers and San Antonio Spurs awaiting their chance to enter the top-10.

K Irving and Sco...

Takeaways from Rockets' decisive win over 76ers

The 76ers shot the worst 3-point percentage of any NBA team this season (11.5 percent) in the loss to the Rockets.

Kyle Irving

MVP Power Rankings: Has Giannis clinched it?

More times than not, the MVP comes a team that finishes with the NBA's best record. Throw in historic two-way excellence and Giannis Antetokounmpo may have began to slam the door shut on the MVP debate.

Micah Adams

How Simmons can learn from Harden and Paul

James Harden is the reigning MVP. Chris Paul is one of the best pure point guards of all-time. As Ben Simmons continues to forge his own identity, there are several skills he could learn from the Rockets duo to help make the evolution from burgeoning All-Star to legitimate superstar.

Matthew Blum

Wednesday Recap: Top performers & highlights

With six games on the NBA schedule today, there was no shortage of action, headlined by the Rockets' thrilling win over the Raptors and the Celtics' big win on the road against the Warriors. Catch up on all the day's scores and highlights, right here.

NBA.com Staff

5 takeaways from Raptors' home loss to Rockets

It was a game of runs but the Rockets struck last. They have swept the season series against the Raptors and have won six consecutive games.

Kyle Irving

NBA Power Rankings: Raptors rise, Jazz enter top-10

The Raptors were on the rise this week after two big wins while the Jazz and Trail Blazers were rewarded for being two of the hottest teams in the NBA today.

K Irving and Gil...

Monday recap: Top highlights & performers

With eight games on the NBA slate, we've got plenty of NBA action with playoff implications. Follow along here for all your live scores and top highlights right here.

NBA.com Staff

Harden scores 42, Rockets hold off Celtics

The Houston Rockets held off the Boston Celtics' fourth quarter comeback to grab the 115-104 win on the road, behind 42 points from James Harden.

Benyam Kidane

Harden scores 58 points as Rockets complete comeback win over Heat

The league's leading scorer delivered his sixth 50-point performance of the 2018-19 season and finishes the month of February averaging 37.2 points per game.

Gilbert McGregor

Thursday Recap: Top performers & highlights

With 11 games on the NBA slate today, we had plenty of NBA action on deck. Catch up on all the scores and highlights from the day's games, right here!

NBA.com Staff

Gervin: 'Nothing but praises' for Harden

NBA.com recently sat down with The Iceman to chat about the way he views the evolution of the game, James Harden's record-breaking season and Giannis Antetokounmpo's potential to become one of the NBA's best player.

Gilbert McGregor

5 stats to know from Harden's streak

41.1 points per game. A historic usage rate. A boatload of step back 3-pointers. Those are just some of the things we'll remember from James Harden's streak.

Scott Rafferty

Tuesday Recap: Top performers & highlights

With 11 games on the NBA slate today, there was no shortage of intriguing matchups. Catch up with all the scores and highlights throughout the day, right here!

NBA.com Staff

Young scores career-high, Harden streak snapped

Trae Young notched a career-high with 36 points on the same night that James Harden's 30-plus-point streak came to an end.

Kyle Irving

Power Rankings: Who is the new team on top?

The Milwaukee Bucks have retained the No. 1 spot on this week's rankings but the top-10 didn't change much. In a special edition of our weekly power rankings, what are the biggest games remaining in the 2018-19 season?

K Irving and Gil...

CP3's play leads Harden-less Rockets over Warriors

The Rockets have won four consecutive regular season games over the Warriors, the only team to do so in the Steve Kerr era

Kyle Irving

Sunday TV Preview: Rockets-Warriors face-off in Conf. Finals rematch

India has one NBA game set to be broadcasted for Sunday and it's a rematch of the 2018 Western Conference Finals.

Yash Matange

How each top-5 MVP candidate can win it

For the majority of the season, the MVP discussion has been a two-horse race between Giannis Antetokounmpo and James Harden. Thanks to the sterling play of Paul George, we now have a third serious contender.

Micah Adams

What to watch post-All-Star break

With All-Star Weekend in the rearview mirror, we can now focus on the final stretch of the regular season. Take a look at four things to watch for leading up to the 2019 NBA Playoffs.

Kyle Irving

Lakers use huge comeback to beat Rockets

LeBron James finished with a 29-point double-double to push a late comeback over the Rockets. James Harden just barely kept his 30-point streak alive before fouling out with 1:24 left in the game.

Kyle Irving

Friday TV Preview: League-best Bucks host the Celtics

On the first gameday after the All-Star break, India has two huge NBA games set to be broadcasted on TV.

Yash Matange

Forbes lists NBA's highest-paid players

For the fifth consecutive year LeBron James reigns atop NBA players with his earning prowess unmatched among his peers.

NBA.com India Staff

Harden extends 30-point scoring streak to 30 games

James Harden poured in 31 points, eight rebounds, seven assists and five steals to lead the Rockets to a 120-104 win over the Mavs.

Benyam Kidane

Tuesday Recap: Top performers & highlights

A matchup between the Portland Trail Blazers and Oklahoma City Thunder headlined a busy Tuesday in the NBA. Follow along for box scores, play-by-plays and highlights.

NBA.com India Staff

It's time to praise James Harden's defense

Is the reigning MVP on pace to hoist the Maurice Podoloff trophy again AND the become most improved defensive player in the league?

Sidd Sinha

George scores 45 as OKC pull off comeback

Paul George scored 45 points, while Russell Westbrook recorded his ninth-straight triple-double as OKC edged the Rockets 117-112 in a thriller.

Benyam Kidane

Sunday TV Preview: Duel of former MVP's headline Thunder-Rockets clash

The only NBA game set to be broadcasted in India on Sunday is headlined by the clash between the league's last two MVP's in Russell Westbrook and James Harden.

Yash Matange

Thursday Recap: Top performers & highlights

Today's schedule features seven games, a number of marquee matchups and storylines to follow – we've got you covered with box scores and highlights from each one.

NBA.com India Staff

Reports: Kings acquire Barnes from Mavs

Reports indicate that the Mavericks and Kings have agreed on a deal that sends Harrison Barnes to Sacramento in exchange for Justin Jackson and Zach Randolph.

James McKern

NBA Trade Deadline: Rockets reportedly acquire Shumpert from Kings in three-team deal

According to multiple reports, the Rockets, Kings and Cavaliers have agreed upon a deal centred around Iman Shumpert that includes several players.

Gilbert McGregor

Harden extends scoring streak in win at Phoenix

James Harden has now scored 30 points or more in 27 consecutive games after pouring in 44 in the Rockets past the Suns.

Benyam Kidane

Harden and Booker set for duel in the desert

Two of the NBA's most explosive scorers are set to collide in Phoenix. Devin Booker outplayed James Harden when they last met over a year ago and since then has taken on a role with the Suns reminiscent of Harden with the Rockets.

NBA.com India Staff

Saturday Roundup: Top performers & highlights

Saturday's five game slate included some marquee matchups including Kyrie Irving at the Garden and two of the best teams in the West going head to head.

NBA.com India Staff

Jokic, Nuggets hand Rockets 14-point loss

The reigning MVP extended his historic scoring streak to 25 but it was simply not enough as Nikola Jokic nearly recorded a triple-double and the deep Nuggets roster showed up big time.

Yash Matange

Harden's new weapon no one is talking about

James Harden's step-back gets a lot of the attention, but it's a different shot that has made him the NBA's most explosive scorer.

Scott Rafferty

Harden's 37 points not enough vs. Pelicans

Harden scored 37 points on 11-for-32 shooting from the field and 6-for-18 from the 3-point line. The Rockets lost by a final score of 121-116.

Scott Rafferty

Highest scoring months in NBA history

James Harden just wrapped up a truly historic January. Here's a look back at how Harden compares to the other most prolific scoring sprees in NBA history.

Micah Adams

Wednesday TV Preview: Top 2 picks of 2016 face-off in LA

India has two NBA games set to be broadcasted on Wednesday. Game 1 has James Harden and the Rockets hosting the Pelicans while game 2 is in LA where the 76ers and Lakers will clash.

Yash Matange

Power Rankings: Do the Warriors rise to the top?

The Warriors perfect week kept them atop the rankings while teams inside the top-10 shuffled around. The Jazz and Nets continue to make a case to slide into a top-10 spot

Kyle Irving

Monday Roundup: Top performers & highlights

Sunday's slate featured nine games, a number of must-see match ups and major storylines. We had you covered with scores, highlights and stats from throughout the way.

NBA.com India Staff

Saturday Roundup: Top performers & highlights

Check back here throughout the night for box scores, play-by-plays and the biggest storylines from each NBA game.

NBA.com India Staff

5 Takeaways: Rockets beat Raptors 121-119 in Houston

From an explosive first half from the Rockets to a late run by the Raptors that set Kawhi Leonard up for a game-winning 3-pointer.

Scott Rafferty

Will James Harden win back-to-back MVPs?

Thanks to an astonishing January in which he's averaging over 45 points per game, James Harden has emerged as the clear front runner for the MVP award. But it's a long season and with Chris Paul on the verge of returning, could he slow down and leave the door open for a second-half push from one of the other contenders?

NBA.com Staff

Thursday Roundup: Top stories & highlights

Today's slate of action features 10 games and plenty of must-see action. For the best from throughout the day, follow along below.

NBA.com India Staff

Harden scores career-high 61 points at MSG

James Harden and Kobe Bryant are now the only players in NBA history to score 60-plus at Madison Square Garden as a visitor.

Scott Rafferty

Tuesday roundup: Top stories & highlights

With 11 games around the Association today, catch up on all the scores highlights and top performers from each game.

NBA.com India Staff

Embiid's dominance gives 76ers 28-point win

James Harden continued his scoring streak with 37 points, but it wasn't enough as the Philadelphia 76ers cruised to a comfortable 121-93 win art home.

Benyam Kidane

Report: Rockets trade Carmelo Anthony

In 10 games with the Houston Rockets this season, Carmelo Anthony averaged 13.4 points, 5.4 rebounds and 0.5 assists per contest. He hasn't played since Nov. 8.

Scott Rafferty

Harden, Russell named Players of the Week

Harden averaged 54.3 points per game last week and Russell led the Nets to victories over the Celtics, Rockets and Magic.

NBA.com India Staff

Tuesday TV Preview: Lakers host Warriors

India has two NBA games set to be broadcasted on Tuesday. Game No. 1 has James Harden and the Rockets in Philadelphia while the second matchup is the season's second contest between the Warriors and the Lakers.

Yash Matange

Sunday roundup: Top stories & highlights

Sunday's busy slate featured 10 games with a number of marquee matchups. If you missed any of the action, we've got you covered with all the scores, stats and top highlights from the day.

NBA.com India Staff

Harden makes history in Rockets' OT win

James Harden and Wilt Chamberlain are now the only players in NBA history to score 30-plus points in 19 straight games.

Scott Rafferty

Sunday TV Preview: Harden, Rockets host Lakers

Sunday's only NBA game to be broadcasted in India is headlined by MVP frontrunner James Harden as the Rockets host the LeBron-less Lakers.

Yash Matange

Weekly MVP Power Rankings

The numbers suggest this could just be the deepest crop of legitimate MVP-worthy candidates ever. The MVP race is about far more than just James Harden and Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Micah Adams

Takeaways from the third All-Star fan vote results

Luka Doncic moves up again, LeBron James still leads all players and we now know when the All-Star Game draft will take place.

Micah Adams

Thursday Roundup: Top stories & higlights

There is eight games of NBA action on tap for Wednesday's slate and we have you covered with scores and highlights for all of it!

NBA.com India Staff

In loss, Harden matches Wilt with 58

James Harden continues to make his MVP case, with another high-scoring outburst in today's loss to the Brooklyn Nets.

Benyam Kidane

NBA Tuesday Roundup: Top stories & highlights

There's six games of NBA action headlined by Tony Parker's first return to San Antonio

NBA.com India Staff

Harden's season-high 57 leads Rockets to dominating win

Reigning MVP James Harden wrote his name into the NBA record books by extending his streak of 30+ point games to 17 as the Rockets toppled the Grizzlies.

James McKern

Report: Capela to miss 4-6 weeks with thumb injury

The 24-year-old is averaging 17.6 points and 12.6 rebounds in 42 games this season.

NBA.com India Staff

Tuesday TV Previews: Harden looks to heat up vs. Grizz; Clips host Pels

India has two NBA games set to broadcasted on Tuesday, headlined by Anthony Davis and MVP frontrunner James Harden.

Yash Matange

NBA Monday Roundup: Top stories & highlights

There are plenty of storylines to follow throughout today's seven-game slate. Check below for must-see highlights, scores and updates.

NBA.com India Staff

NBA Saturday Roundup: Top stories & highlights

Keep up with the nine games on Saturday's schedule below.

NBA.com India Staff

MVP Rankings: Has Harden surpassed Antetokounmpo yet?

Giannis Antetokounmpo and James Harden continue to be the frontrunners for MVP, but Kawhi Leonard is back in the conversation after dropping out of the top five in last week's rankings.

Micah Adams

NBA Thursday roundup: Top stories & highlights

With 10 games of NBA action and some of the best teams on display, we had you covered on a one-stop-shop with everything that went on in the Association on Thursday.

NBA.com India Staff

Antetokounmpo helps Bucks end Rockets' home win streak

James Harden scored a game-high 42 points, but Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks to an impressive with over the Rockets with 27 points and 21 rebounds.

Scott Rafferty

Game Preview: Battle of MVP candidates headlines Rockets-Bucks clash

James Harden and the Houston Rockets will put their 10-game home winning streak on the line when they host Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks.

Yash Matange

NBA Tuesday Roundup: Top stories & highlights

The Lakers used a second-half comeback against the Mavericks to snap their three-game losing streak while James Harden and Giannis Antetokounmpo starred in their team wins.

NBA.com India Staff

NBA Sunday Roundup - Top stories & highlights

There were eight NBA games to look forward to on Sunday, with some of the league's top teams and talent on display.

NBA.com India Staff

Is James Harden the new front runner for MVP?

Our NBA.com staff weighed in with our updated MVP ballots. The result? Lots of movement inside the top five.

NBA.com India Staff

Five stats to know from Harden's MVP push

James Harden has been scoring like Michael Jordan, shooting 3-pointers like Stephen Curry and getting triple-doubles like Russell Westbrook. Here are five stats you need to know about the reigning MVP's hot stretch.

Scott Rafferty

Harden's OT game-winner caps 44-point outburst vs. Warriors

James Harden continues his recent red-hot form with another monster performance for the Houston Rockets.

Benyam Kidane

When stars return to play their old teams this season

DeMar DeRozan will make his highly anticipated return to Toronto in the second half of the 2018-19 season.

S Rafferty and G...

James Harden breaks records in win

The Houston Rockets have won 10 of their last 11 games thanks to James Harden's record breaking performances

Kyle Irving

The best of the best in 2018

The 2018 NBA calendar year did not disappoint, providing plenty of headlines, massive performances, trade rumours, off-court drama and more. Relive the best of the year, here!

Kyle Irving

Which new team took over the top spot?

Where did the Lakers fall to without LeBron James? How much of a leap did the Rockets take?

Kyle Irving

John Wall-less Wizards overcome Kemba's 47 points to win at home

Sunday's nine game slate features plenty of action across the league. Check back for updates throughout the day.

NBA.com India Staff

Expert picks: All-Star starters in the West

All-Star voting began on Christmas Day. Our NBA.com experts weigh in on who they would pick for starters in the Western Conference.

NBA.com Staff

Harden drops 45 in an MVP-worthy performance

The reigning MVP continues to carry Houston as he scored 45 points in the win over the Celtics. Over his last eight games, Harden is averaging over 40 points per game and reminding the whole basketball world that nobody should sleep on the Rockets.

Micah Adams

Friday's NBA scores and highlights

Five games are on Friday's slate with plenty of stars in action. James Harden and Kyrie Irving will go head-to-head in Houston while the Warriors look to get back on track at home against Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers.

NBA.com Staff

NBA Christmas Day 2018: Catch up on all the day's scores and highlights

With five blockbuster games on deck for Boxing Day, there's plenty of NBA action to keep you entertained!

NBA.com India Staff

Four takeaways: Harden's 41 lifts Rockets

James Harden dropped 41 points and Clint Capela finished with 16 points and a Rockets franchise high 23 rebounds in Houston's 113-109 win over the Thunder.

Carlan Gay

Oklahoma City and Houston: A Tale Of Two Franchises Who Have A Long History

The Thunder/Rockets matchup has a lot more to offer than you might initially think.

Sidd Sinha

5 biggest scoring performances on Christmas Day

With the likes of LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, James Harden and Giannis Antetokounmpo playing this Christmas, will any of them have a scoring performance big enough to get them in the top five?

Carlan Gay

Rockets crash the top 10

The Denver Nuggets held on to the spot spot while James Harden has powered the Houston Rockets into the top 10. Meanwhile, the Mavericks and Heat make big moves in opposite directions.

NBA.com India Staff

Christmas Countdown: Who's naughty and who's nice?

With no games on Christmas Eve, Santa's naughty and nice list is set in stone. Which NBA players will be swimming in presents and who will be left with coal?

Kyle Irving

The biggest thing to watch in each Christmas matchup

Can the Knicks keep Giannis Antetokounmpo out of the paint? How will the Celtics defend Joel Embiid? Will LeBron James torch the Warriors from deep?

Scott Rafferty

Report: Rockets to sign Rivers

In 29 games with the Wizards this season, Rivers averaged 7.2 points, 2.4 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game in just over 23 minutes of action.

Gilbert McGregor

Sunday's NBA Action: Beal (40 PTS, 15 AST, 10 REB) notches first career triple-double in 3OT win

With seven games of NBA action, look no further than here for the box score, play-by-play and more from each game around the Association.

NBA.com India Staff

Game Preview: Spurs vs Rockets

The Spurs have won seven of their last eight while the Rockets have won five of their last six. Who will come out victorious in this Texas showdown?

Yash Matange

Gallinari leads Clippers past Mavs

The Clippers and Mavs went down to the wire, while the Heat snapped the Rockets' five-game win streak.

NBA.com India Staff

Heat earn tight win over Rockets

Behind a big night from Josh Richardson, Miami held on to win its third straight despite a furious fourth-quarter rally from James Harden and the visitors.

Gilbert McGregor

Rockets' Chris Paul to miss 'some time' with hamstring injury

Chris Paul left today's game in the second quarter after straining his left hamstring against the Miami Heat.

Benyam Kidane

Game Preview: Rockets vs Heat

The Rockets are currently riding a 5-game win streak. Will the Miami Heat snap their momentum?

Yash Matange

Thursday's LIVE NBA scores: Jazz stun Warriors in Utah, Raptors seal 17-pt comeback win

With 12 games of NBA action, look no further than here for the box score, play-by-play and more from each game around the Association

NBA.com India Staff

Rockets break NBA 3-point record vs. Wizards

The Rockets knocked down an NBA-record 26 3-pointers on Wednesday and recorded their fifth consecutive win.

NBA.com India Staff

Is Jokic the best passing center in NBA history?

Has Nikola Jokic done enough to be the best passing big man of all-time?

NBA.com Staff

Around the NBA: Tuesday's top highlights, performers and storylines

James Harden led the Rockets' to their fourth-straight win, Devin Booker has the Suns rolling and Stephen Curry reached the 15,000-point milestone

NBA.com India Staff

Harden and Young named Players of the Week

This is Harden's 19th time being named Player of the Week while it's Young's second, his first since 2014

Kyle Irving

Game Preview: Jazz vs Rockets

Will the Rockets extend their three-game win streak or will the Jazz go 3-0 against Houston this season?

Yash Matange

Around the League: Sunday's top performers, storylines and highlights

Sunday's action was headlined by LeBron James and Lonzo Ball doing something we haven't seen in almost 40 years

NBA.com India Staff

Around the NBA: Friday's top storylines and highlights

James Harden wrote his name into the record books, as the Spurs' resurgence continued and a legend of the game made his return.

NBA.com India Staff

James Harden makes history against the Lakers

Harden now has the most 50-point triple-doubles in NBA history.

Scott Rafferty

Game Preview: Lakers vs Rockets

The 14th-seeded Houston Rockets are all set to host the 5th-seeded Los Angeles Lakers at the Toyota Center.

Yash Matange

Around the NBA: Sunday's top highlights, performers and storylines

Doncic leads a Mavericks comeback, the Celtics hand the Bulls their worst loss in franchise history and Dwyane Wade plays his 1000th career regular season game

NBA.com India Staff

Report: LeBron interested in Carmelo joining Lakers

Where will the next chapter of Carmelo Anthony's career be?

NBA.com India Staff

Around the League: Friday's top storylines, highlights and performers

Boston, Utah and Portland all picked up big wins on Thursday's three-game slate.

NBA.com India Staff

Game Preview: Rockets vs. Jazz

Currently placed 12th in the West, the Utah Jazz host the 13th-seeded Houston Rockets and a win would help either team reach a .500 record.

Yash Matange

Around the NBA: Tuesday's top storylines, highlights and performers

Curry, Durant and Thompson combine for 85 points, Nikola Jokic posts triple-double in win over Raptors, while Lou Williams wins it for the high-flying Clippers.

NBA.com India Staff

Around the League: Sunday's top highlights, performers and storylines

The Detroit Pistons spoiled Steph Curry's return, while Gordon Hayward looked back to his best for the Celtics in their win over the Timberwolves.

Benyam Kidane

Report: Markkanen to make season debut today in Houston

Markkanen has missed the first 23 games of the 2018-19 season after suffering a sprained elbow during training camp.

NBA.com India Staff

Around the NBA: JJJ stars, Houston are back, Boston rally

A hero was needed and a rookie delivered for the Grizzlies, while the Celtics and Rockets showed they're just fine.

James McKern

Around the NBA: Thursday's top performers, storylines and highlights

The Philadelphia 76ers showed just how scary they can, while in the West a star rookie shone bright and the Wolves blew an opponent away.

NBA.com India Staff

Melo's best teams: Ranking the best squads Anthony has played for

After spending his first 15 seasons with just two teams, Carmelo Anthony is transitioning to his fourth team in less than two seasons.

Sidd Sinha

Around the League: Tuesday's top highlights, storylines and performers

The Rockets dropped their 3rd straight game despite 54 and 13 from James Harden, the Pacers beat the Jazz in Utah by 33 while KD and Klay gave Warriors' their straight win.

Yash Matange

James Harden had 54 points and 13 assists, making NBA history in Rockets' OT loss to Wizards

James Harden tallied his fifth 50-point, 10-assist game in Tuesday's loss versus the Wizards, the most in NBA history

NBA.com India Staff

Around the NBA: Sunday's top highlights, performers and storylines

Thompson's game-winner and KD's 44 give Warriors another win, Sexton knocks off the Rockets and the Bucks close out a huge fourth quarter effort.

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Around the League: Saturday's top highlights, storylines, performers

With 14 games on today, catch up on all the action around the NBA.

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Around the League: Thursday's top highlights, performers and storylines

Two of the most dominant big men battled it out in Philly, Toronto stayed atop the East thanks to Kyle Lowry and Kemba Walker continued his hot streak.

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NBA news and highlights: Kemba scores 60 points, Mavs shock Warriors, Lakers lose to Magic

Kemba Walker piled on the points with a franchise-record 60 points in a loss to Philly, while the Lakers and Warriors both came up short on the road.

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Around the NBA: Rockets soar, Nuggets dominate, Clippers impress

The Houston Rockets showed they're still a legitimate contender in the West, as the Nuggets snapped a losing streak and the Clippers held on late.

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Rockets, Melo to part ways

Rockets GM Daryl Morey announced Friday that Carmelo Anthony's time with the team has come to an end.

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Green responds to Durant and Warriors drama

Draymond Green spoke to reporters on Thursday ahead of the Warriors' game against the Rockets.

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Around the League: Wednesday's top performers, storylines and highlights

CP3, Harden and Capela combine for 67 in their win in Denver, Cavs pick up just their second win of the season and short-handed Dubs ease past Hawks

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Report: Rockets' players, coaches believe Melo has played final game with team

So far, in the 2018-19 season through 10 games, Anthony is averaging a career-low 13.4 points and 5.4 rebounds on 40.5% shooting and 32.8% from beyond the arc.

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D-Wade says Melo not to blame for Rockets' struggles

Carmelo Anthony and the Rockets have gotten off to a slow start this season, sitting at 5-7.

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Around the League: Monday's top highlights, performers and storylines

Harden goes for 40, the Bucks get another impressive road win and the Lakers win their third straight

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Around the League: Sunday's top highlights, performers and storylines

The Clippers and Grizzlies picked up OT wins, the Thunder had their win streak snapped and the Lakers are back to .500

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Around the League: Friday's top highlights, performers and storylines

The OKC Thunder extended their winning streak to 7 while the Bucks blewout the Warriors by 23 points at Oracle.

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Around the League: Tuesday's top highlights and performers

Catch up on all the day's NBA action, right here!

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Around the League: Sunday's top highlights, performers and storylines

Joel Embiid vs. Andre Drummond, Victor Oladipo's game-winner, Trae Young's big night and more

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Around the League: Saturday's top highlights, performers and storylines

Carmelo Anthony ignited the Rockets with a throwback performance, while in Washington the Wizards' woes have deepened.

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Around the League: Wednesday's top highlights, performers and storylines

Kyrie Irving put in his best performance of the season, OKC found a new gear against the Clippers, while the Rockets' offensive headaches continue. Catch up on all the day's NBA action, right here!

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Around the League: Saturday's top highlights, performers and storylines

The Bucks, Raptors and Pelicans all remained undefeated and Kevin Durant went off in New York

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Report: Rockets make 'renewed bid' for Jimmy Butler

Houston is reportedly offering as much as four future first-round picks.

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NBA Recap - Scores and highlights: Lakers get first win, Curry drops 51 points vs Wizards

Steph Curry put on a show against the Wizards, while Giannis made history against the 76ers. Catch up on all the days highlights, scores, news and results, right here.

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Highlights and top performers from Monday games

Check out highlights and top performances from the four games on Monday's schedule.

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LeBron's home debut told through pictures

The arrival. The locker. The introduction. The game. The ending. We bring you images from before, during and after LeBron's home debut with the Lakers.

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Around the NBA: recapping Thursday's games

With 11 more games on Thursday, here's a look at the biggest storylines emerging from the season openers.

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What to look for on day 2 of the NBA season

After a pair of games on Wednesday to tip off the season, 11 games are on the Thursday slate as 22 more teams kick off their season. Here are the biggest storylines to watch on Day 2.

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Biggest questions entering the NBA season

Will LeBron James win with the Lakers? Can anybody beat the Warriors? Who will win the MVP? We take a look at the most important questions entering the 2018-19 season.

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Previewing all 30 NBA teams

Wins projections, biggest additions and subtractions, top storylines and must-see games. To get you ready for the start of the season, we previewed all 30 teams from across the NBA.

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Circle these dates: top individual matchups this season

Want to know when the biggest stars square off? We've got you covered! From LeBron and KD to Harden and Westbrook, we went through our top one-on-one matchups to be on he lookout for this season.

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The major milestones to watch for this year

LeBron James, Vince Carter, Dirk Nowitzki, Russell Westbrook, Chris Paul and Stephen Curry are set to break a number of milestones in 2018-19.

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Top things we learned from the NBA preseason

With the start of the regular season just around the corner, these are the major lessons we learned from the NBA preseason.

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Who will be this season's Most Valuable Player?

Will it be LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard or someone else?

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Is Joel Embiid the NBA's best rim protector?

Could it be Rudy Gobert, Anthony Davis or someone else?

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How the new Rockets help against the Warriors

With so much of the Rockets' success centered around finally beating the Warriors, how their new additions match up with Golden State will have huge impacts on their season.

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30 teams in 30 days: Houston Rockets

Will this be the year the Rockets finally take out the Golden State Warriors?

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Biggest offseason move each Southwest Division team made

From the Rockets extending Clint Capela's contract to the Pelicans letting DeMarcus Cousins walk.

Scott Rafferty

Monitoring all 2018 free agency movement

With Chris Paul, LeBron James and Paul George reportedly off the board, where will the other free agents this offseason?

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Blogtable: How many games will Houston Rockets win next season?

Will the loss of Trevor Ariza and Luc Mbah a Moute be too much to overcome, or will the additions of Carmelo Anthony and James Ennis allow them to duplicate last season's success?

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Five post-free agency questions impacting the NBA landscape

Five very important unanswered questions that will determine the 2018-19 NBA landscape.

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Power Rankings: Where does adding LeBron put the Lakers?

While some familiar names reign at the top, a few playoff teams suffer significant drops.

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