Basketball is alive and well in the state of Texas. It’s not quite the heyday of the mid 2000s when all three teams from the Lone Star State were legitimate title contenders, but the Southwest Division figures to be run by a Texas team for the foreseeable future.

The Houston Rockets are an elite offensive team. To start the season, they have scored the most points per game while hitting the highest percentage of three-pointers per game. Their three-point shooting may take a hit after the the injury to Tari Eason ...

LeBron followed by emphasizing just how disruptive Adams is on the glass. “You know, as an opposing team, when you face Houston, one of the main focuses is Steven Adams,” LeBron said. “You need the whole team, plus the bench, and the coaching staff ...

HOUSTON, TX - NOVEMBER 12: Kevin Durant #7 and Reed Sheppard #15 of the Houston Rockets high five during the game against the Washington Wizards on November 12, 2025 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and ...