APRIL 17, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
CHRISTIAN WOOD #35 - POWER FORWARD - LOS ANGELES LAKERS
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Nikola Jokic outduels Christian Wood as Nuggets rout Rockets Jokic (29 points, 16 rebounds, 7 assists) showed why he’s an MVP frontrunner as Denver cruised to Friday’s 128-99 victory in Houston.
Jokic, Porter help Nuggets cruise by Rockets, 128-99
Nikola Jokic scored 29 points, Michael Porter Jr. added 21 and the Denver Nuggets cruised to a 128-99 victory over the Houston RocketsAPRIL 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Indiana sends Houston to 4th straight loss, 132-124
Caris LeVert scored 27 points, Domantas Sabonis added 22 and Malcolm Brogdon fell just short of a triple-double as the Indiana Pacers beat the Houston Rockets 132-124APRIL 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Indiana takes road win streak into matchup with Houston
Indiana will try to keep its three-game road win streak alive when the Pacers face HoustonAPRIL 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Why the Houston Rockets need to trade Christian Wood When an NBA franchise decides to enter a rebuilding phase they have a tendency to massage the truth and the Houston Rockets are no different...
APRIL 13, 2021 • SPACECITYSCOOP.COM
Suns hit record-tying 18 3s in half, beat Rockets 126-120
The Phoenix Suns tied an NBA record with 18 3-pointers in the first half on the way to a 126-120 victory over the Houston RocketsAPRIL 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Houston visits Phoenix on 4-game road slide
Houston will attempt to stop its four-game road losing streak when the Rockets play PhoenixAPRIL 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Houston plays Golden State on 3-game road skid
Houston is looking to end its three-game road slide with a win over Golden StateAPRIL 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Leonard scores 31 as Clippers extend winning streak to 4
Kawhi Leonard scored 31 points, Reggie Jackson added 26 and the Los Angeles Clippers used a dominating second quarter to defeat the Houston Rockets 126-109 and extend their winning...APRIL 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wall scores 31, Rockets end skid with 102-93 win over Mavs
John Wall had 31 points in his return from injury as the Houston Rockets snapped a five-game skid with a 102-93 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday nightAPRIL 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rockets drop another back-to-back, but resilience and Kelly Olynyk-Christian Wood pairing are worth watching Houston battled a tough Phoenix team late in the fourth quarter, while the stretch bigs could add new dimensions to Stephen Silas' offense.
APRIL 6, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Houston faces Dallas on 4-game home skid
Houston heads into a matchup against Dallas after losing four home games in a rowAPRIL 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Booker scores 36 as Suns beat Rockets for 6th straight win
Devin Booker scored 18 of his 36 points in the fourth quarter, and the Phoenix Suns beat the Houston Rockets 133-130 for their sixth straight winAPRIL 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Houston plays Phoenix, looks to break home skid
Houston looks to end its 3-game home slide with a victory over PhoenixAPRIL 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lonzo Ball returns to lead Pelicans past Christian Wood, Rockets In his first game since March 18, Ball had 27 points, 9 assists, and a career-high 8 made 3-pointers as New Orleans won at Houston.
APRIL 5, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Houston takes on New Orleans, looks to stop 3-game skid
Houston looks to end its three-game slide when the Rockets play New OrleansAPRIL 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Christian Wood leads Rockets in loss to Jayson Tatum, Celtics Wood vowed improvement after Wednesday’s loss and delivered for Houston, but it still wasn’t enough on Friday night in Boston.
APRIL 3, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Another perfect night by Williams lifts Celtics over Rockets
Jayson Tatum scored 26 points, Robert Williams had a career-high 20 points, nine rebounds and eight assists, and the Boston Celtics rolled to a 118-102 win over the Houston RocketsAPRIL 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Christian Wood blames himself as Rockets fade late at Nets “If I want to be that franchise guy I know I can be, I have to be better in the fourth quarter,” Wood said. “This loss is on me.”
APRIL 1, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Nets lose Harden but beat Rockets, move into first in East
Kyrie Irving had 31 points and a season-high 12 assists, and the Brooklyn Nets overcame the loss of James Harden to beat the Houston Rockets 120-108 and move into first place in th...APRIL 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rockets to experiment with playing Christian Wood, Kelly Olynyk together Starting with Wednesday’s game at Brooklyn, Houston plans to have stretches where both centers play simultaneously, per Stephen Silas.
MARCH 31, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
NBA Most Improved Player Odds: Julius Randle Holds Lead Over Jerami Grant and Christian Wood New York Knicks forward Julius Randle has continued his rise to hold the lead in the latest Most Improved Player odds at FanDuel Sportsbook....
MARCH 30, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM
Harden and the Nets face the Rockets
James Harden leads Brooklyn into a matchup against Houston averaging 26.1 points per gameMARCH 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Valanciunas has season-best 30 points, Griz beat Rockets
Jonas Valanciunas scored a season-high 30 points, including eight down the stretch, helping the Memphis Grizzlies outlast the Houston Rockets 120-110MARCH 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Avery Bradley debuts for Rockets, Christian Wood out with illness Bradley came off the bench for the Rockets, who started John Wall, Kevin Porter Jr., Jae’Sean Tate, Danuel House Jr., and Kelly Olynyk.
MARCH 29, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
