The recent defeat dropped the Rockets to fifth in ESPN's latest NBA power rankings. They've lost two of their last three games, but have also seen impressive production from Alperen Sengun. After posting a 33-point triple-double in Denver, the Turkish center is averaging 23.5 points, 9.4 rebounds and 7.1 assists on 50-35-74 shooting splits.

The collapse for the Rockets was their largest of the season and gave Houston its third loss in four games. The Rockets scored 67 points in the first half before managing just 61 in the second half and overtime. Defensively, Houston allowed 88 in the second half and overtime after allowing just 45 points in the first half.

There were three missed calls in the final 100 seconds of Monday’s overtime loss at Denver, all favoring the home team. Houston lost by three points.

Expert recap and game analysis of the New Orleans Pelicans vs. Houston Rockets NBA game from December 18, 2025 on ESPN.

Kevin Durant has firmly established himself among the greatest players in NBA history, and the Houston Rockets star recently gave his take on where he sits on the NBA's list of players.

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant is considered one of the greatest NBA players of all time and recently admitted that he was not aware his calf strain could result in a worse injury.

The 2025-26 NBA season is a quarter of the way complete. The All-Star break is fast approaching.  It'll be here before we know it. The Houston Rockets have perf

Follow along with the best of a five-game night in the NBA, headlined by Cade Cunningham and Jaylen Brown facing off in Pistons-Celtics.

During his time suiting up for the Rockets, McGrady wore only jersey Nos. 1 and 3 and put up 22.7 points, 5.5 rebounds, 5.6 assists, and 1.3 steals per game.