Kelly Iko looks at the resurgence of both Cam Whitmore in Houston and Jay Huff in Memphis in the the latest Ikosystem.

The Houston Rockets showcased great defense in a win against the Cleveland Cavaliers, proving why they deserve to be in championship conversations.

The Houston Rockets Houston gets an A on their report card halfway through the season. They have been succeeding all expectations so far this season. Ime Udoka ...

Down by as much as 13 points against the Rockets, the Cavs found a defensive spark in their zone-based scheme from big man Jarrett Allen.

Having moved up to fifth in the Western Conference standings, the Los Angeles Lakers are in a tricky position leading up to the NBA trade deadline on Feb.

Jalen Green's scoring streak is a huge boost, but the Rockets' revival on offense is also thanks to players like Amen Thompson and Fred VanVleet.

CBS Sports writer Brad Botkin agrees giving the Rockets an "A" in his midseason report cards. "The Rockets are way ahead of schedule as the Western Conference's No. 2 seed at the ...

We want to get back to who we are,” Ime Udoka says of the Rockets (29-14) and their commitment to defense. “Not just trying to go score for score.” ...

There’s an understanding that the goal is to win by any means necessary, and not get carried away with the highs and the lows ...

In 10 home games at Toyota Center versus the NBA’s other top teams, the Rockets are 9-1. Players such as Fred VanVleet are noticing.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander erupted for a career-high 54 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder overpowered the Utah Jazz 123-114 on Wednesday.

Some scrappy plays and a few questionable calls contributed to a tough road loss for the Cavs. Donovan Mitchell also missed a ...