As the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference sporting a 28-14 record, the youthful Rockets have risen at an accelerated pace, possibly leading to the team splurging in a trade by offering prospects like Reed Sheppard, Cam Whitmore or Tari Eason along with first-round draft capital in order to land Edwards.
Though the strength of schedule over this span hasn’t necessarily been impressive, Phoenix has been better recently, winning nine of its last 13 games. So, as the team continues its pursuit of Jimmy Butler, the Suns (24-22) are moving their way up the standings.
The Houston Rockets visit the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday in a Western Conference showdown, hoping to do something they haven't done in 15 seasons.
The Houston Rockets (29-14), on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at Target Center, play the Minnesota Timberwolves (23-21). The game starts at 8:00 PM ET on SCHN and FDSN. Looking for NBA tickets? Head to StubHub today and see your team live.
The Atlanta Hawks (22-24) head into a home matchup with Fred VanVleet and the Houston Rockets (31-14) at State Farm Arena on Tuesday, starting at 7:30 PM ET.The Rockets are coming off of a 114-112
24 hours after defeating the reigning NBA Champion Boston Celtics, the Houston Rockets are back in action against the Atlanta Hawks. The Rockets' eastern conference tour has been a success, delivering two victories against the top-ranked Cleveland Cavaliers in addition to beating the Celtics.
Pregame updates and injury news for the Rockets' matchup against the Hawks on Tuesday in Atlanta, the second game of a back-to-back for both teams.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Anthony Edwards scored 34 points and became the Minnesota Timberwolves' career leader in 3-pointers in a 133-104 victory over the Denver Nuggets 133-104 on Saturday. Edwards made 14 of 23 shots from the floor and scored 23 points in the second half as Minnesota pulled away after leading by 11 at halftime.
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The Houston Rockets will look to extend an impressive run through the East when they visit the ailing Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night.
Ja Morant appears on the Memphis Grizzlies’ injury report for their MLK Day matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves.