Fred VanVleet scored 26 points, Amen Thompson added 25 and the Houston Rockets avoided elimination with a 131-116 rout of the ...

With the Lakers eliminated, the Rockets and Warriors will be the playoff game Friday night, making it an 8 p.m. (CST) start.

After winning a playoff round in back-to-back seasons for the first time in franchise history, Minnesota next faces the winner of Houston’s series with Golden State. The Rockets avoided elimination ...

The Rockets didn't need any rah-rah speeches or lineup changes ahead of Game 5 vs. Golden State. Theu played their style, their way to win.