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It is unknown if this group, with VanVleet and Adams added back in, would have been good enough to truly contend. The Rockets aren’t counting on their returns alone to get there, according to coach Ime Udoka. houstonchronicle.com/sports/rockets… via @houstonchron

Another Rockets season ends in first round. How can they move up a level in top-heavy NBA West? houstonchronicle.com/sports/rockets… via @houstonchron

A Rockets’ postmortem in video form tiktok.com/t/ZP8goGTmR/

Rockets the better team? Jabari Smith Jr., backs up talk with big night in Game 5 win over Lakers houstonchronicle.com/sports/rockets… via @houstonchron

'Fight is fight': Reed Sheppard shows growth with pair of critical plays in Rockets' Game 5 win houstonchronicle.com/sports/rockets… via @houstonchron

Rockets 99, Lakers 93: Houston staves off elimination again to force Game 6 vs. Los Angeles houstonchronicle.com/sports/rockets… via @houstonchron

Jabari Smith Jr: Houston Rockets 'obviously the better team' despite 3-1 deficit vs. L.A. Lakers houstonchronicle.com/sports/rockets… via @houstonchron

Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant to miss Game 4 vs. Los Angeles Lakers with ankle injury houstonchronicle.com/sports/rockets… via @houstonchron

These postgames from @ByVarunShankar are must see. instagram.com/reel/DXj8iBZjd…

Houston Rockets coach Ime Udoka says youth no excuse for 'horrendous mistakes' in Game 3 collapse houstonchronicle.com/sports/rockets… via @houstonchron

NFL draft's second night starts soon ... follow us for updates on Texans (three picks, maybe) and local players houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/… via @houstonchron

Kevin Durant to miss Game 3 of Rockets-Lakers playoff series with sprained ankle houstonchronicle.com/sports/rockets… via @houstonchron

The Rockets are on the verge of disaster. They aren’t there yet, but a series loss to the Lakers will force hard questions. houstonchronicle.com/sports/rockets…

The Rockets are down 0-2 and on the verge of a disaster and hard questions on future | Shankar houstonchronicle.com/sports/rockets… via @houstonchron

Rockets star Kevin Durant listed as questionable for Game 3 vs. Lakers with sprained left ankle houstonchronicle.com/sports/rockets… via @houstonchron

Where does blame lie for Houston Rockets' 2-0 hole vs. Los Angeles Lakers? Try everywhere. houstonchronicle.com/sports/rockets… via @houstonchron

One I hope every sports reporter reads, because Stephanie seldom is acknowledged. Because of her, I never doubted there was a place for women in sports media. From @annkillion Stephanie Salter, pioneering sportswriter and S.F. columnist, dies at 76 sfchronicle.com/sports/article…

Texans general manager Nick Caserio has become known for his draft-day trades. Inside his process houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/… via @houstonchron

If the Rockets want to avoid an 0-2 start against Lakers, they need to fix their offense. Here's how houstonchronicle.com/sports/rockets… via @houstonchron

Why pitch to Yordan Alvarez in the 10th? Inside the #stlcards choice: stltoday.com/sports/profess…