Clarkson scores 22 points, NBA-leading Jazz beat Rockets
Jordan Clarkson scored 22 points, Joe Ingles had 21 and the NBA-leading Utah Jazz beat the Houston Rockets 112-89 on Wednesday nightAPRIL 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Heat run away in 2nd half, roll past Rockets 113-91
Kendrick Nunn scored a season-high 30 points, Duncan Robinson and Goran Dragic each added 19 and Miami beat Houston 113-91APRIL 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
On this day: Kelly Olynyk born, Celts beat Knicks, Pacers in playoffs On this day, former Boston Celtics center Kelly Olynyk was born, and the Celtics had first-round wins over the New York Knicks and Indiana P...
APRIL 19, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Heat host the Rockets in non-conference action
Houston plays Miami for a non-conference matchupAPRIL 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Christian Wood, Kelly Olynyk dominate inside, lead Rockets past Magic Christian Wood (25 points, 10 rebounds) and Kelly Olynyk (24 points, 7 rebounds) had big games on Sunday as Houston won at Orlando.
APRIL 19, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Rockets rally past Magic 114-110, snap 5-game losing streak
Christian Wood scored 25 points, Kelly Olynyk added 24 and the Houston Rockets used a strong third quarter to rally past the Orlando Magic 114-110APRIL 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Houston faces Orlando, looks to end road skid
Houston will attempt to break its five-game road losing streak when the Rockets visit OrlandoAPRIL 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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
Rockets center Kelly Olynyk hopes to play for Canada in 2021 Olympics “I’ve played for Canada for more years than I’ve played in the NBA,” he said. “It’s always been a goal of mine to play in the Olympics.”
APRIL 14, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
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
Stephen Curry scores 38 points, Warriors beat Rockets
Stephen Curry scored 23 of his 38 points in the third quarter and the Golden State Warriors withstood another injury to rookie James Wiseman to beat the Houston Rockets 125-109 on...APRIL 11, 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
Clippers play the Rockets on 3-game win streak
Los Angeles plays Houston looking to prolong its three-game win streakAPRIL 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Avery Bradley thinks Kelly Olynyk has a 'perfect situation' in Houston Bradley previously played with Olynyk in Boston and Miami, so he has useful perspective on where and how Olynyk’s skillset best fits.
APRIL 8, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Stephen Silas explains what’s made Kelly Olynyk fit in with Rockets Houston Rockets big man Kelly Olynyk has seen his value skyrocket as of late, as he's been the latest example of how a change of scenery and...
APRIL 8, 2021 • SPACECITYSCOOP.COM
Kelly Olynyk grabs career-high 18 rebounds as Rockets stun Mavs Olynyk (10 points, 18 rebounds) and Christian Wood (22 points, 10 rebounds) each had double-doubles, while John Wall scored a game-high 31.
APRIL 8, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
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
Ball makes career-best 8 3s as Pelicans beat Rockets 122-115
Lonzo Ball had 27 points and a career-high eight 3-pointers, and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Houston Rockets 122-115 to end a two-game skidAPRIL 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
At last, Oladipo finally gets his chance to play with Heat
Victor Oladipo got swept out of the first round of the playoffs last season by Miami, and when that series concluded he had no doubt the Heat would end up in the NBA FinalsAPRIL 2, 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
Why the Houston Rockets should keep Kelly Olynyk past this season The Houston Rockets traded away Victor Oladipo at the NBA trade deadline buzzer and brought in a pair of quality veterans, Kelly Olynyk and...
MARCH 31, 2021 • SPACECITYSCOOP.COM
Even in rebuild, Rockets want veterans like Kelly Olynyk, Avery Bradley Though Houston currently has the second-worst record in the West, the Rockets believe that veterans can help their rebuilding efforts.
MARCH 30, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Kelly Olynyk, Jae'Sean Tate impress as short-handed Rockets push Grizzlies Houston (13-33) still lost Monday’s game to Memphis, but it wasn’t anywhere near the 49-point embarrassment of a month earlier.
MARCH 30, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
