Houston plays Los Angeles to start Western Conference semifinals

Harden made up for a miserable shooting night with a big blocked shot, Russell Westbrook scored 20 points against his former team and the Houston Rockets edged the Oklahoma City Thunder 104-102 on Wednesday night to win the first-round series.

Harden scores 31 points, Rockets beat Thunder for 3-2 lead

James Harden scored 31 points and Russell Westbrook returned to face his former team in the playoffs for the first time, helping the Houston Rockets beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 114-80 on Saturday night for a 3-2 lead in the first-round playoff series.

Tucker, Schroder ejected from Rockets-Thunder playoff game

Houston's P.J. Tucker and Oklahoma City's Dennis Schroder were ejected from Game 5 of their first-round playoff series Saturday night after a tussle following a hard pick that sent them both to the floor.

NBA source: Russell Westbrook to play against OKC

Guard Russell Westbrook will return to the Rockets lineup for game five against Oklahoma City, according to an NBA source.

Thunder beat Rockets in game 4, tie series

Tthe Oklahoma City Thunder rallied from 15 points down in the third quarter to beat the Houston Rockets 117-114, evening the series.

Schroder, Paul help OKC over Houston 119-107 in OT

Dennis Schroder scored 29 points, Chris Paul added 26 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder dominated in overtime to beat the Houston Rockets 119-107 on Saturday night and cut their deficit in the first-round series to 2-1.

Harden scores 21 points, Rockets beat Thunder for 2-0 lead

James Harden had 21 points and nine assists and the Houston Rockets made 19 of an NBA-record 56 3-point attempts to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-98 on Thursday for a 2-0 lead in the first-round Western Conference series.

Turner helps Indiana hold off Harden rally to beat Rockets

Myles Turner had 18 points, reserve Edmond Sumner added a season-high 17 and Indiana held off a late rally by Houston and James Harden to break a five-game losing streak to the Rockets, 108-104 on Wednesday.

Harden's 39 help Rockets past short-handed Lakers 113-97

James Harden had 39 points and 12 assists to lead the Houston Rockets to a 113-97 victory on Thursday night over the Los Angeles Lakers, who were playing without LeBron James.

Harden scores 49 to lead Rockets over Mavericks 153-149 in OT

James Harden scored 49 points and the Houston Rockets outlasted the Dallas Mavericks 153-149 in overtime Friday night in their first game in the NBA bubble.

Houston Rockets star Russell Westbrook tests positive for COVID-19

Houston Rockets star Russell Westbrook admitted via social media that he has tested positive for COVID-19 before the team departed for Orlando.

Harden brings his star power to national BODYARMOR ad campaign

Houston Rockets superstar James Harden has brought his star power to the national ad campaign for the premium sports drink and water brand BODYARMOR.

Houston Rockets star Russell Westbrook donates 650 computers for Houston-area students

Houston Rockets' star Russell Westbrook is donating 650 computers to Houston-area students who are affected by the school closures as a result of the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.

Houston Rockets, Toyota Center implement preventative measures

The Rockets and Toyota Center are maintaining communication with the league and health experts regarding any updated recommendations.

Harden scores 42, Rockets cool off Celtics with 116-105 win

The Houston Rockets put an end to the Boston Celtic’s seven-game win streak with a 116-105 victory Tuesday night at Toyota Center.

Rockets deal away Capela and Green in 4-team trade

FOX 26's Mark Berman reports Center Clint Capela has been sent to the Atlanta Hawk and Gerald Green has been traded to the Denver Nuggets.

James scores 31 points, Lakers beat Rockets 124-115

The Lakers were determined to start the second half of their season on a high note following a loss that snapped a nine-game winning streak.