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Boston Celtics' Jaylen Brown tries to cut between Houston Rockets' Kenyon Martin Jr. (6) and D.J. Augustin during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game Friday, April 2, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
Another perfect night by Williams lifts Celtics over Rockets

By Kyle Hightower Apr. 02, 2021 10:15 PM EDT

Philadelphia 76ers' Tobias Harris (12) goes up for a shot against Houston Rockets' John Wall (1) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Embiid leads 76ers past short-handed Rockets 118-113

By Aaron Bracy Feb. 17, 2021 10:22 PM EST

Houston Rockets head coach Stephen Silas looks on during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs in San Antonio, Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Rockets look to future after trading Harden to Brooklyn

By Kristie Rieken Jan. 17, 2021 04:26 PM EST

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr., right, drives as Houston Rockets guard James Harden defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Dec. 28, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Jokic's triple-double leads Nuggets past Rockets 124-111

By Dennis Georgatos Dec. 28, 2020 11:54 PM EST

Houston Rockets' James Harden looks on during the second half of an NBA basketball game against tha San Antonio Spurs in Houston, Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020. (Carmen Mandato/Pool Photo via AP)
Rockets set to go into opener with 9 available players

By Tim Reynolds Dec. 26, 2020 01:17 PM EST

The Latest: USC basketball to return against Santa Clara

By The Associated Press Dec. 26, 2020 07:20 AM EST
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ Southern California’s men’s...

Houston Rockets' James Harden warms up prior to facing the San Antonio Spurs in an NBA basketball game in Houston, Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020. (Carmen Mandato/Pool Photo via AP)
Still the beginning for some, NBA preseason nears its end

By The Associated Press Dec. 17, 2020 09:41 PM EST

Orlando Magic coach Steve Clifford talks to players during a timeout in the first half of the team's NBA preseason basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday, Dec. 11, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
John Wall back on floor, NBA opens preseason in empty arenas

By The Associated Press Dec. 11, 2020 09:56 PM EST

FILE - In this Tuesday, March 3, 2020, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis shoots during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers in Los Angeles. Davis left his team’s scrimmage against the Orlando Magic on Saturday, July 25, 2020, after being poked in the right eye and is listed as day-to-day. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
Davis, Williamson say they're ready for re-opening night

By Tim Reynolds Jul. 29, 2020 04:06 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 29, 2020, file photo, Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook, left, dribbles next to Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore. Westbrook said Monday, July 13, 2020, that he has tested positive for coronavirus, and that he plans to eventually join his team at the restart of the NBA season. Westbrook made the revelation on social media. As recently as Sunday, the Rockets believed that Westbrook and James Harden — neither of whom traveled with the team to Walt Disney World near Orlando last week — would be with the team in the next few days. In Westbrook's case, that now seems most unlikely. (AP Photo/Steve Dykes, File)
Rockets poised to make deep playoff run after delays

By Kristie Rieken Jul. 23, 2020 03:07 AM EDT