Rockets-Thunder NBA Cup semifinal was a clash of defense

NBA Cup run ends as Rockets, Fred VanVleet struggle versus Thunder’s top-rated defense
The Rockets made just 11-of-46 from 3-point range (23.9%), including 1-of-11 from Fred VanVleet (9.1%), in Saturday’s NBA Cup loss to the Thunder.
How Rockets' Fred VanVleet keeps rolling after 15,000 NBA minutes
Houston Rockets' Fred VanVleet (5) looks to pass the ball as San Antonio Spurs' Tre Jones (33) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, March 5, 2024, in Houston.
Rockets-Thunder NBA Cup semifinal was a clash of defense
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) reacts while being fouled by Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (17) while Rockets guard Aaron Holiday, right, defends during the first half of a semifinal game in the NBA Cup basketball tournament Saturday,
As Rockets chase playoffs, Fred VanVleet values NBA Cup experience for younger players
Many years ago, veteran guard Fred VanVleet experienced the joy of defeating the Steph Curry-led Warriors when his former team, the Toronto Raptors, defeated Golden State in the 2019 NBA Finals. Wednesday’s matchup wasn’t of that magnitude to him.
Thunder pull away from Rockets, secure spot in NBA Cup final
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 points and grabbed eight rebounds as the Oklahoma City Thunder clinched a berth in the NBA Cup final with a 111-96 win over the Houston Rockets on Saturday night.
NBA Cup semifinals: Thunder beat Rockets to advance to final
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 20 of his 32 points after halftime, and the Oklahoma City Thunder will play Milwaukee for the in-season tournament title.
3 Takeaways From OKC Thunder’s NBA Cup Semifinal Win Over Rockets
Oklahoma City is one win away from the NBA Cup. On Saturday, the Thunder beat the Houston Rockets 111-96 in the semifinal of the NBA Cup in Las Vegas. The Thunder used a big second half to eventually pull away and punch their ticket to Tuesday’s championship game against the Milwaukee Bucks.
NBA Cup: Rockets-Thunder a clash of defense, and it was predictable
It was midway through the third quarter of the Oklahoma City-Houston NBA Cup semifinal matchup on Saturday night. Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had just made a short jumper in the lane and, to his delight,
Rockets' Fred VanVleet: Goes 1-of-11 from three
VanVleet felt the full force of the Thunder defense, shooting 1-of-11 from the three-point line. It's been a disappointing start to the season for VanVleet, at least from a production standpoint.
How Fred VanVleet’s lessons with Raptors are paving way for Rockets renaissance
"I didn’t want to make that same mistake here,” VanVleet said of coming to Houston with a new mindset after leaving Toronto.
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Fred VanVleet goes off for 38 points in upset win over OKC
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Is Rockets' Fred VanVleet playing vs. Warriors? Latest injury update
The Rockets are anxiously waiting to see if they'll have point guard Fred VanVleet for their matchup against the Warriors.
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Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet out against Los Angeles Clippers with swollen knee
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet, who struggled to play through a sore right knee Thursday against ...
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Rockets' Fred VanVleet fined $50,000 for 'profane' outburst, pointing finger in referee's face
The Houston Rockets were upset by the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday and Fred VanVleet pointed the finger at the officials. Literally. With four seconds remaining and the Rockets down by five ...
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Fred VanVleet injury update: Rockets floor general briefly sidelined by right knee issues
Veteran guard Fred VanVleet, who remains the primary floor general for the Houston Rockets, missed Sunday's road game versus the Los Angeles Clippers with what was listed by the team as a "right ...
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Gilgeous-Alexander scores 32 points to lead Thunder past Rockets 111-96 and into NBA Cup Final
Rockets: Fred VanVleet's 3-point shooting woes continued. He made 6 of 29 in his previous three games and missed his ...