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After resting his sore back for two games, Rockets star Alperen Sengun returned with a team-high 27 points and 10 assists versus the Lakers. 📸 Kenneth Richmond, Getty Images rocketswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/n…

Houston Rockets vs. Atlanta Hawks: Stream, lineups, injury reports, broadcast (3/20) 📸 Kevin C. Cox, Getty Images rocketswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/n…

In return from injury, Alperen Sengun delivers big numbers for Rockets 📸 Kenneth Richmond, Getty Images rocketswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/n…

Tari Eason’s shooting slump continues as Rockets fall to No. 5 in West 📸 Erik Williams-Imagn Images rocketswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/n…

Houston Rockets jersey history No. 9 - Dillon Brooks (2023-25) 📸 Photo by Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports rocketswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/n…

“My whole back was really tight,” said Rockets center Alperen Sengun on why he sat out Monday’s game against the Lakers. He says he feels better and is expected to play on Wednesday against Los Angeles. #Rockets #Sarge @TheRocketsWire

No minutes restriction for Alperen Sengun, per Rockets coach Ime Udoka. Sengun returns tonight versus the Lakers after missing Houston’s previous two games with back soreness

Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers: Stream, lineups, injury reports, broadcast (3/18) 📸 Kenneth Richmond, Getty Images rocketswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/n…

During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Christopher wore only jersey No. 9 and put up 6.9 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game. 📸 Geoff Burke, Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports rocketswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/n…

“You gotta work your way out of it,” said Houston Rockets HC Ime Udoka about the current slump that Tari Eason is experiencing. #Rockets #Sarge @TheRocketsWire

“I just feel like I lost the game for us tonight,” said Kevin Durant, who shot just 1-of-5 in the second half while turning the ball over six times. 📸 Kenneth Richmond, Getty Images rocketswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/n…

Houston Rockets jersey history No. 9 - Josh Christopher (2021-23) 📸 Geoff Burke, Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports rocketswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/n…

Kevin Durant takes blame as Lakers force yet another Houston collapse 📸 Kenneth Richmond, Getty Images rocketswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/n…

“I feel like I lost the game for us tonight, it’s that simple,” said Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant after the loss to the Lakers on Monday night. #Rockets #Sarge @TheRocketsWire

“Maybe I just need to get out of the way to be honest,” said Rockets Kevin Durant about how to avoid teams sending double-teams at him. “Just space the floor out for my teammates.” #Rockets #Sarge @TheRocketsWire

During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Jones wore only jersey No. 9 and put up 5.8 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game. 📸 Wendell Cruz, Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports rocketswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/n…

With Alperen Sengun (low back pain) out for a second straight game, Clint Capela made his second start of the season for the Rockets. 📸 Justine Willard-Imagn Images rocketswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/n…

Reed Sheppard? REED SHEPPARD!

Kevin Durant will debut Nike’s KD19 in tonight's Rockets-Lakers game, which tips off shortly in Houston. The outsole has KD’s two NBA numbers, 35 and 7. As KD’s 19th signature shoe, it will be available for purchase in June