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Houston Rockets Rout New Orleans Pelicans

Rockets cruise to 134-102 victory over Pelicans in NBA matchup

NBA Playoff Picture Shaping Up in Final Weeks

Pelicans' Derik Queen discusses adapting to the NBA's speed

Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups for Championship Week

Dan Titus breaks down his top fantasy hoops adds for title matchups

Ime Udoka Facing Criticism as Rockets Struggle

Rockets' regression from last season raises questions about head coach's ability to lead contender

Rockets Dominate Pelicans in 134-102 Blowout

Alperen Sengun's career night leads Houston to a decisive road victory.

Pelicans' Karlo Matkovic Emerges as Bright Spot

Rookie forward has impressed with his play this season

Khaman Maluach's Remarkable Journey from Ugandan Refugee to NBA Standout

The Phoenix Suns rookie sets a career-high scoring mark after picking up basketball for the first time just 7 years ago.

Pelicans, Rockets Injury Report Ahead of Matchup

Key players' status remains uncertain for Sunday's NBA game

Warriors' Moses Moody undergoes successful surgery for ruptured patellar tendon

The young guard will begin rehab immediately and provide updates in September

Rockets Look to Stay Hot Against Struggling Pelicans

Houston aims to extend New Orleans' losing streak in Sunday matchup

Pelicans Assistant Withdraws from Siena Coaching Search

Mike Hopkins decides to remain with the NBA's New Orleans Pelicans.

Magic at Raptors: Best Prop Bets for Sunday

Zach Thompson details his top player prop bets for the Magic-Raptors matchup on DraftKings Sportsbook.

Former Syracuse Heir Mike Hopkins' Siena Coaching Hire Hits Snag

The ex-Washington head coach's move to the MAAC school now appears unlikely to happen.

Pistons' Jalen Duren praises teammate Ausar Thompson's defense

Duren says Thompson is a lock for Defensive Player of the Year award

NBA Playoff Picture Heats Up as Clinching Scenarios Unfold

Key matchups and clinching scenarios to watch as teams battle for postseason positioning.

Best NBA Betting Picks for Sunday

RotoWire expert JP Aravena shares his top bets for the NBA slate, including a play on Jamal Murray's scoring

Raptors Dealing With Injuries to Key Players Ahead of Crucial Magic Matchup

Toronto's Brandon Ingram, Immanuel Quickley, and Collin Murray-Boyles are all questionable or out, while the Magic will be missing Franz Wagner, Anthony Black, and Jonathan Isaac.

Rockets Look to Bounce Back Against Struggling Pelicans

Houston aims to rebound from narrow loss as New Orleans hosts on Sunday

Raptors' Brandon Ingram Available for Orlando Game

Ingram will play Sunday despite right-heel inflammation

Raptors' Brandon Ingram Questionable for Orlando Game

Heel injury may keep star forward out of Sunday's matchup.