The Los Angeles Lakers guard took one dribble to his left at the top of the key, then stepped back with a dribble between his legs. Doncic watched as the Houston Rockets center went crashing to the floor before Sengun recovered to contest a potential 3-pointer.

After 10 wins in 11 games, ESPN is listing Houston at No. 4 in its weekly NBA power rankings. Only Oklahoma City, Cleveland, and Boston are higher.

Averaging 20 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists per game, Boozer likens Sengun's skillset to that of a ''young Jokic.'' This comparison is not made lightly; the young forward possesses a remarkable ability to drive the lane and facilitate plays from the high post.

Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green has stepped his game up this season. Green has showcased more of an all-around game, and that has been a big reason behind Hou

Young teams that are this talented are dangerous in the playoffs,” former NBA player and current ESPN analyst Carlos Boozer says of the Rockets.

No one nationally seems to be talking about the Houston Rockets. But perhaps that NBA conversation will soon change. The Rockets are, after all, in the driver’s seat for the No.

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant will undergo an MRI after he was ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Houston Rockets after suffering an ankle injury in the second half, head coach Mike Budenholzer told reporters following the game.

In the first season of his three-year extension, Jalen Green is playing consistent basketball in a winning context,” ESPN says of the Rockets guard.