2006 — Kobe Bryant scores a staggering 81 points — the second-highest total in NBA history — and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Toronto Raptors 122-104.

1960 — Paul Pender beats Sugar Ray Robinson ... to win the world heavyweight title. 1983 — Houston becomes the first NBA team not to score a point in overtime. The Portland Trail Blazers outscore the Rockets 17-0 for a 113-96 victory.

1960 — Paul Pender beats ... 1983 — Houston becomes the first NBA team not to score a point in overtime. The Portland Trail Blazers outscore the Rockets 17-0 for a 113-96 victory.

The Houston Rockets just completed a two-game sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers, the NBA's top team, at least record-wise. The Rockets are the only team to defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder and the ...

The Houston Rockets have now beaten the Cleveland Cavaliers twice in a row, giving them just their third loss at home this season. Amen Thompson has proven himself worthy of starting, Alperen ...

The Houston Rockets were hesitant on whether to use the No. 3 overall pick or trade it during the offseason. However, they really liked Kentucky guard Reed Sheppard, who was still on the board ...

The Houston Rockets are getting closer to the trade deadline, where they will have to unofficially finalize their roster for the stretch run of the season. The Rockets are sitting at No. 2 in the ...

The Houston Rockets get an 'A' on their report card at the midpoint of the season. They have been succeeding all expectations so far this season, and Ime Udoka has turned it around in Houston by ...

The Houston Rockets are in second place in the Western Conference standings, which is a far cry from where the team was just two years ago. The days of hoping for the No. 1 overall pick are over ...

The Houston Rockets have emphasized a title-contending resume after last night's 135-131 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. While defense has been the main focus in the Rockets' early success this ...

Houston has had two full days off since beating the NBA-best Cavaliers Wednesday, and the two teams will again face off tonight at 6:30 p.m. CT. The Rockets narrowly made it out of the last bout ...

The Houston Rockets defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers, handing them their third loss at home this season. Amen Thompson secured his third career triple-double. Houston and Cleveland both started ...