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Sengun just misses triple-double and powers Rockets' comeback win over Spurs

Alperen Sengun had 20 points, 13 rebounds and nine assists to help the Houston Rockets rally for a 111-106 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

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Durant moves past his 'idol,' Dirk Nowitzki, into 6th place on the NBA's career scoring list

Kevin Durant moved into sixth place on the NBA's career scoring list, passing his friend and idol Dirk Nowitzki

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Durant passes Nowitzki for 6th place on NBA career scoring list as Rockets beat Pelicans 119-110

Kevin Durant had 18 points and moved into sixth place on the NBA’s career points list, and Jabari Smith Jr. scored a season-high 32 points as the Houston Rockets beat the New Orlea...

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Career-high seven triples Sunday Smith logged 32 points (11-21 FG, 7-13 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds and one block over 41 minutes during the Rockets' 119-110 win over the Pelicans on Sunday.

Impact Smith entered Sunday's game having connected on just 31.7 percent of his field-goal attempts and 22.4 percent of his three-point tries over his nine prior outings. He was much better against New Orleans, racing out to 22 points in the first half and setting a career high in three-pointers made. Smith's 32 points were the second most of his NBA career, and he'll look to carry that momentum into Tuesday's game against the Spurs.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Goes 3-for-12 from field Smith closed with nine points (3-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-5 FT), five rebounds, two assists and three blocks across 38 minutes during Friday's 110-105 win over the Timberwolves.

Impact Smith struggled with his shot in the win, scrapping his way to just nine points. Coming off one of his best performances of the season, Friday's effort was a letdown for fantasy managers. Despite playing 34.7 minutes per game this season, Smith has not been able to take his game to the next level, averaging 15.0 points, 6.9 rebounds and 2.1 three-pointers.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Secures double-double in loss Smith supplied 17 points (5-15 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals across 34 minutes during Thursday's 111-91 loss to Oklahoma City.

Impact Smith struggled to find the bottom of the net from the field but managed to do damage by knocking down three treys. He also finished second on his team in rebounds, marking his first double-double since Dec. 29. The Auburn product is averaging 14.3 points, 8.0 rebounds and 1.3 steals over his last four games.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Durant's 28 points, Sengun's double-double lead Rockets past Bulls in 119-113

Kevin Durant had 28 points and Alperen Sengun added 23 with 11 assists to lead the Houston Rockets to a 119-113 win over the Chicago Bulls Tuesday night

JANUARY 14 • Associated Press

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JANUARY 13 • SPACECITYSCOOP.COM

Posts strong line in loss Smith amassed 13 points (6-21 FG, 0-10 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, three blocks and two steals across 41 minutes during Friday's 111-105 loss to Portland.

Impact Smith continues to play at a high level for Houston and has become a legitimate two-way player. Overall this season, Smith has appeared in 34 games with averages of 15.2 points, 6.9 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 0.8 steals, 0.8 blocks and 2.2 three-pointers on 43.6 percent shooting from the field.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Portland takes on Houston following Avdija's 41-point game

Portland hosts the Houston Rockets after Deni Avdija scored 41 points in the Portland Trail Blazers' 103-102 win against the Houston Rockets

JANUARY 8 • Associated Press

Notches 17 points in win Smith closed with 17 points (6-11 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 2-4 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and one steal across 38 minutes during Monday's 100-97 win over the Suns.

Impact Smith will rarely light up a box score, but his ability to contribute across the board has made him a very valuable asset in fantasy formats. Over his last seven games, he's producing fifth-round value in nine-category formats with averages if 15.1 points, 6.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 0.7 steals, 0.9 blocks and 2.6 three-pointers.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Portland takes on Houston, looks for 4th straight victory

Portland hosts Houston aiming to extend its three-game win streak

JANUARY 6 • Associated Press

Durant's 3-pointer in final seconds gives Rockets 100-97 win over the Suns

Kevin Durant scored 26 points and his 3-pointer with 1.1 seconds to go lifted the Houston Rockets to a 100-97 win over the Phoenix Suns

JANUARY 6 • Associated Press

Durant and Thompson lead the Rockets past the Nets 120-96 for their 4th straight victory

Kevin Durant had 22 points and a season-high 11 assists, Amen Thompson scored 23 points and the Houston Rockets beat the Brooklyn Nets 120-96 for their fourth straight victory

JANUARY 2 • Associated Press

Rockets face the Nets, aim for 4th straight victory

Houston heads into a matchup against Brooklyn as winners of three consecutive games

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Double-doubles in win Smith racked up 21 points (8-16 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and three blocks across 34 minutes during Monday's 126-119 victory over the Pacers.

Impact Smith continues to put together the best season of his career, recording his fifth double-double in the past nine games. Consistency has been an issue for Smith in the past, an element of his game that he appears to have worked on. Through 29 games, Smith has been a top 90 player, averaging 15.8 points, 6.9 rebounds, 2.3 three-pointers and 1.5 combined steals and blocks.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Durant's 30 points power Rockets to 126-119 win over Pacers

Kevin Durant scored 30 points to lead the Houston Rockets to a 126-119 win over the Indiana Pacers on Monday night

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Kevin Durant scores 30 points to lead the Rockets to a dominant win over the Cavaliers

Kevin Durant scored 30 points in three quarters to lead the Houston Rockets to an easy 117-100 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores 16 points against Lakers Smith supplied 16 points (6-9 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, one block and two steals across 36 minutes during Thursday's 119-96 victory over the Lakers.

Impact Smith helped his side to victory with a decent effort Thursday. He has been quite consistent in his scoring production lately, racking up more than 15 points in eight of his last nine contests, though his performance is more erratic in other areas. The forward will look to remain reliable for playing time as a regular starter going forward.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leonard's 41-point game powers Clippers to a 128-108 victory over the Rockets

Kawhi Leonard scored 41 points and James Harden added 29 as the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Houston Rockets 128-108 on Tuesday night

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Double-double in Denver Smith recorded 22 points (8-14 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 38 minutes during Saturday's 115-101 victory over the Nuggets.

Impact The fourth-year forward reeled off his fourth straight double-double and sixth of the season, all of which have come in the last 14 games. The five made three-pointers also tied Smith's season high, and through eight games to begin the month of December he's averaging 16.5 points, 8.4 boards, 2.4 assists, 2.0 threes and 0.9 blocks.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Durant scores 31, Sheppard's 11-point flurry helps Rockets end Nuggets' 6-game win streak, 115-101

Kevin Durant scored 31 points, Reed Sheppard scored the final 11 points of the third quarter to blow open a close game, and the Houston Rockets rolled past the Denver Nuggets 115-1...

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Second straight double-double Smith totaled 16 points (6-11 FG, 4-6 3Pt), 10 rebounds, four assists and one block in 43 minutes during Monday's 128-125 overtime loss to the Nuggets.

Impact The double-double was his fourth of the season, and two of them have come in the last two games. Smith has recorded all four of them since Nov. 16, and during that span the fourth-year forward is averaging 15.8 points, 7.3 boards, 2.3 assists, 2.2 threes and 1.5 combined blocks and steals.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rockets have granted Jabari Smith Jr. his wish- and it's paying massive dividends Almost as soon as Fred VanVleet went down with a devastating ACL injury late in the offseason, it became clear that head coach Ime Udoka was...

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • SPACECITYSCOOP.COM

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