The Houston Rockets provided a glimpse of their potential when both of their superstar guards have it rolling. Houston Rockets snapped the Boston Celtics’ seven-game win streak with a 116-105 [https://www.espn.in/nba/boxscore?gameId=401161448] victory Tuesday. HARDEN AND WESTBROOK’S IMPRESSIVE PLAY James Harden [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/james-harden/] scored 42 points in the win, the most by the NBA’s scoring leader in more than a month, shooting 9-of-19 from the floor, 7-of-16 from 3-point range and 17-of-18 from the free-throw line. Russell Westbrook [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/russell-westbrook/] continued his recent hot streak, scoring 36 points on 13-of-23 shooting from the floor. It was the first time in franchise history that a pair of Rockets each scored at least 35 points in a regulation game. The daggers by the duo late in the game demonstrated how their different skill sets can complement each other. The Rockets’ decision to regularly play without a centre was made in large part to benefit Westbrook. This helps him playing to his strength as a relentless rim attacker by reducing the clutter in the paint. With the win, the Rockets are 5-2 since becoming a full-time small-ball team. The transition was made when centre Clint Capela was traded in a four-team, 12-player deal that brought forward Robert Covington to Houston. ROBERT COVINGTON SHINES IN HOUSTON ROCKETS JERSEY Covington ended with 12 points, seven rebounds, four blocks, three assists and three steals in 38 minutes. Covington continues to shine for his new team, turning in a vintage performance Tuesday. He has been a perfect addition for the Rockets and the playing would indicate he was being underutilized in Minnesota. His scoring is typically going to hover around 12-15 points per game. It is the supporting stats that provide the base for his overall value. He plays the role of a rim protector in the small ball lineup as he led the team with four blocks. His presence also solves the issue of perimeter defence for the Rockets. His length, athleticism and the elite off-ball defence continue to create problems for the opponent team. 

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right.

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The Houston Rockets owned by Tilman Fertitta are part of the NBA's Southwest Division in the Western Conference. Their base is at the city's Toyota Center where they moved ahead of the 2003 season.?
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The team was established as an expansion team in 1967. They were originally based in San Diego and competed in the NBA as the San Diego Rockets. They won just 15 games in their debut season. However, in a remarkable turnaround, they made the Playoffs in the next year.?
In 1971, they moved to Houston. Here, the team did not finish with a winning record until the 1976-77 season. The Houston Rockets reached the Eastern Conference Finals that year.?
In 1981, the Houston Rockets became only the second team to reach the <a href="https://www.nba.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">NBA</a> Finals with a losing record. As of this season, only the Houston Rockets and the Minneapolis Lakers (1954-1955) have made it to the Playoffs with a losing record.?
In 1995, the Houston Rockets were seeded six in the Playoffs and became the lowest seed to lift the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy. Four players have claimed the NBA MVP award while wearing the Houston Rockets Colors. They are Moses Malone (1979, 1982), Hakeem Olajuwon (1984), and James Harden (2018).?
The team is currently under the leadership of Rafael Stone, who serves as the general manager. Head coach Stephen Silas is new to his role, and getting used to the environment.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Achievements and History</h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>
Founded
</td>
<td style="text-align: center">1967</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Conference
</td>
<td>
Western
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Division?
</td>
<td>
Southwest
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
General Manager?
</td>
<td>
Rafael Stone
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Head Coach?
</td>
<td>
Stephen Silas
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Arena?
</td>
<td>
Toyota Center
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Championships (2)
</td>
<td>
(1994,1995)
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Conference Titles (4)
</td>
<td>
(1981, 1986, 1994, 1995)
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Division Titles (8)
</td>
<td>
(1977, 1986, 1993, 1994, 2015, 2018, 2019, 2020)
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Website</td>
<td>
<a href="https://www.nba.com/rockets/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.nba.com/rockets</a>
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2 style="text-align: center">Houston Rockets 2021-22 Roster</h2>
<table style="height: 1059px" width="572">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>
No.
</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Player</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Pos</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Ht</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Wt</td>
<td>
Birth Date
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>8</td>
<td>Jae'Sean Tate</td>
<td>SF</td>
<td>6-4</td>
<td>230</td>
<td>October 28, 1995</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>0</td>
<td>Jalen Green</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-4</td>
<td>178</td>
<td>February 9, 2002</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>27</td>
<td>Daniel Theis</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>6-8</td>
<td>245</td>
<td>April 4, 1992</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>25</td>
<td>Garrison Mathews</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-5</td>
<td>215</td>
<td>October 24, 1996</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>35</td>
<td>Christian Wood</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>6-10</td>
<td>214</td>
<td>September 27, 1995</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>David Nwaba</td>
<td>SF</td>
<td>6-5</td>
<td>219</td>
<td>January 14, 1993</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td>Kevin Porter Jr.</td>
<td>PG</td>
<td>6-4</td>
<td>203</td>
<td>May 4, 2000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>10</td>
<td>Eric Gordon</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-3</td>
<td>215</td>
<td>December 25, 1988</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>15</td>
<td>Daishen Nix</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-5</td>
<td>224</td>
<td>February 13, 2002</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>21</td>
<td>Trevelin Queen</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-6</td>
<td>190</td>
<td>February 25, 1997</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>28</td>
<td>Alperen Sengun</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>6-9</td>
<td>235</td>
<td>July 25, 2002</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>14</td>
<td>D.J. Augustin</td>
<td>PG</td>
<td>5-11</td>
<td>183</td>
<td>November 10, 1987</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>16</td>
<td>Usman Garuba</td>
<td>PF</td>
<td>6-8</td>
<td>220</td>
<td>March 9, 2002</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6</td>
<td>Kenyon Martin Jr.</td>
<td>SF</td>
<td>6-6</td>
<td>215</td>
<td>January 6, 2001</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>7</td>
<td>Armoni Brooks</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-3</td>
<td>195</td>
<td>June 5, 1998</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>9</td>
<td>Josh Christopher</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-5</td>
<td>215</td>
<td>December 8, 2001</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

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Houston Rockets 2022: News, Schedule, Roster, Score, Injury Report The Houston Rockets owned by Tilman Fertitta are part of the NBA&#8217;s Southwest Division in the Western Conference. Their base is at the city&#8217;s Toyota Center where they moved ahead of the 2003 season.? The team was established as an expansion team in 1967. They were originally based in San Diego and competed in the NBA as the San Diego Rockets. They won just 15 games in their debut season. However, in a remarkable turnaround, they made the Playoffs in the next year.? In 1971, they moved to Houston. Here, the team did not finish with a winning record until the 1976-77 season. The Houston Rockets reached the Eastern Conference Finals that year.? In 1981, the Houston Rockets became only the second team to reach the NBA Finals with a losing record. As of this season, only the Houston Rockets and the Minneapolis Lakers (1954-1955) have made it to the Playoffs with a losing record.? In 1995, the Houston Rockets were seeded six in the Playoffs and became the lowest seed to lift the Larry O&#8217;Brien Championship Trophy. Four players have claimed the NBA MVP award while wearing the Houston Rockets Colors. They are Moses Malone (1979, 1982), Hakeem Olajuwon (1984), and James Harden (2018).? The team is currently under the leadership of Rafael Stone, who serves as the general manager. Head coach Stephen Silas is new to his role, and getting used to the environment. Achievements and History   Founded 1967  Conference  Western   Division?  Southwest   General Manager?  Rafael Stone   Head Coach?  Stephen Silas   Arena?  Toyota Center   Championships (2)  (1994,1995)   Conference Titles (4)  (1981, 1986, 1994, 1995)   Division Titles (8)  (1977, 1986, 1993, 1994, 2015, 2018, 2019, 2020)  Website www.nba.com/rockets   Houston Rockets 2021-22 Roster   No. Player Pos Ht Wt Birth Date  8 Jae&#8217;Sean Tate SF 6-4 230 October 28, 1995  0 Jalen Green SG 6-4 178 February 9, 2002  27 Daniel Theis C 6-8 245 April 4, 1992  25 Garrison Mathews SG 6-5 215 October 24, 1996  35 Christian Wood C 6-10 214 September 27, 1995  2 David Nwaba SF 6-5 219 January 14, 1993  3 Kevin Porter Jr. PG 6-4 203 May 4, 2000  10 Eric Gordon SG 6-3 215 December 25, 1988  15 Daishen Nix SG 6-5 224 February 13, 2002  21 Trevelin Queen SG 6-6 190 February 25, 1997  28 Alperen Sengun C 6-9 235 July 25, 2002  14 D.J. Augustin PG 5-11 183 November 10, 1987  16 Usman Garuba PF 6-8 220 March 9, 2002  6 Kenyon Martin Jr. SF 6-6 215 January 6, 2001  7 Armoni Brooks SG 6-3 195 June 5, 1998  9 Josh Christopher SG 6-5 215 December 8, 2001

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