NBA, Fred VanVleet and Houston Rockets

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.
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.
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.
NBA Cup Run Highlights Rockets’ Strengths And Weakness
The Rockets went 2-1 last week with their NBA Cup run ending on Saturday in the semifinals with a loss to the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder, 111-96.
Rockets hope to have Fred VanVleet vs. Warriors in NBA Cup quarterfinals
The Rockets are well aware of what veteran guard Fred VanVleet provides, particularly his ability to score and distribute the basketball without committing turnovers.
Rockets’ sputtering offense in NBA Cup semifinal highlights a rise in expectations
The large video screen hanging from the ceiling of T-Mobile Arena indicated the semifinal was anything but over — the Oklahoma City Thunder were clinging to an 84-79 lead with more than seven minutes left in the fourth quarter.
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,
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.
Rockets Coach Offers Fred VanVleet Injury Update
The Houston Rockets are heading back home victorious as they beat the Los Angeles Clippers 117-106 at the Intuit Dome on ...
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.