Even for a Rockets squad sans Chris Paul, defeating the Philadelphia 76ers was supposed to be a simple assignment. Philly was missing 2017’s top pick Markelle Fultz and premiere sharpshooter J.J. Redick, but Houston failed to take advantage of their inferior competition. Ben Simmons maintained his staggering scoring outburst while teammate Joel Embiid punished the smaller […]

Read more

So far, the team to be this season isn’t the Cavs, Warriors or any of the other usual suspects, it’s the Memphis Grizzlies. Through six games, they’ve stayed true to heart of their grit and grind style and played nearly perfect textbook basketball. Their defense is suffocating as usual, but it’s their ability to put […]

Read more

Watch as Eric Gordon’s game winner seals the deal for the Rockets

Read more