Fred VanVleet scored 26 points, Amen Thompson added 25 and the Houston Rockets avoided elimination with a 131-116 rout of the Golden State Warriors in Game 5 of a first-round playoff series Wednesday ...

After trading for superstar guard Luka Doncic, the Los Angeles Lakers had as high expectations as any team in the NBA. Still, they fell short. With a Game 5 win ...

Warriors coach Steve Kerr said Rockets defenders are trying to "outsmart the rules" by hitting Stephen Curry's hand after he releases his shot and said it's something he hopes the league addresses ...

Houston pounces on Golden State early and cruises to victory in Game 5, but a testy finish adds extra flavor for Friday's pivotal Game 6.

Fred VanVleet scored 14 of his game-high 26 points in a runaway first quarter, and Amen Thompson produced 25 points as the ...

The second-seeded Houston Rockets and third-seeded Los Angeles Lakers both needed to defend home-court advantage in Game 5 of their respective series to prevent a quick exit in the first round of the ...

The Timberwolves beat the Lakers 103-96 on Wednesday to finish off the series in five games, propelled by the best playoff ...

An Army combat veteran whose Gulf War experience triggered severe mental problems is facing scheduled execution in Florida ...

Fresno's hoops culture is a secret weapon for the Rockets' Jalen Green, who is facing a slump during the NBA playoffs.

The Houston Rockets come into Game 5 Wednesday night with one goal: to win as they face elimination in their first-round series with the Golden State Warriors.