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Amsal Madhani

Amsal Madhani

Joined: Sep 16, 2024

Amsal is a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor's in Journalism and a Minor in Business. He was born and raised in Houston, Texas and specializes in coverage of the Houston Rockets.

Dec 11, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (5) reacts with forward Amen Thompson (1) after a play during the second quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
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Rockets Edge Warriors 91-90 in Defensive Battle to Advance in NBA Cup

The Houston Rockets rode their stifling defense to victory over the Golden State Warriors in the West Quarterfinal of the Emirates NBA Cup.

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Oct 26, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Cam Whitmore (7) shoots over San Antonio Spurs forward Zach Collins (23) in the first half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images
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Houston Rockets: Cam Whitmore Could Require a New Home

The Houston Rockets have not found ways to integrate second-year forward Cam Whitmore into the rotation despite key players being out, and it may be time to move on.

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Dec 5, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) shoots over Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (00) during the first quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images
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Houston Rockets: Jabari Smith Jr. Proving to be an X-Factor

The Houston Rockets currently sit at a 15-8 record and the second seed in the Western Conference. They will need heavy contributions from year-three forward Jabari Smith Jr. to continue to find success this season.

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Nov 11, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard (15) looks to pass against the Washington Wizards in the second quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images
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Houston Rockets: Reed Sheppard Needs to be More Involved

Houston Rockets No. 3 overall pick Reed Sheppard has yet to find his groove this season, but will need to get more involved in order for the team to become true contenders in the west.

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Nov 27, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain (20) controls the ball against Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
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Houston Rockets: Jalen Green is Turning Into a True Two-Way Player

The Houston Rockets have dominated on the defensive end this season, leading to a top two seed in the Western Conference. Jalen Green has been a key contributor in Houston's success defensively early on.

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Nov 27, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain (20) controls a loose ball against Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (17) and forward Amen Thompson (1) during the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
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Houston Rockets: Tari Eason is Making a Strong Case for DPOY

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason has had limited play-time coming off the bench this season, but has made the most of his minutes by making a strong impact on the defensive end.

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Nov 27, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) drives for a dunk against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
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Rockets Ride Hot Hand Jalen Green, Squeeze Past 76ers in Overtime

The Houston Rockets defeat the Philadelphia 76ers 122-115, behind Jalen Green and his 41 points on Wednesday night.

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Nov 13, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (17) reacts after a basket against the LA Clippers during the third quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images
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Houston's 'Terror Twins' Have Transformed Rockets Basketball

The emergence of duo Tari Eason and Amen Thompson has brought a winning formula back to the Houston Rockets.

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Nov 22, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) and forward Dillon Brooks (9) interact on the bench against the Portland Trailblazers during the second quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images
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Dillon Brooks' 28 Points Leads Houston to Blowout Victory over Portland in NBA Cup

The Houston Rockets advance to 2-0 in the NBA Cup, defeating the Portland Trail Blazers 116-88 behind a strong outing from Dillon Brooks.

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Nov 20, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) dribbles the ball as Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) defends during the second quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Alperen Şengün Scores 31 Points, Leads Rockets Past Pacers 130-113

The Houston Rockets handed the Indiana Pacers their ninth loss of the season, riding an efficient showing from star center Alperen Şengün.

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Nov 18, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Gary Trent Jr. (5) shoots during the second quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
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Bucks top Rockets Despite Fred VanVleet's Hot Shooting Night

The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Houston Rockets 101-100, shutting down Fred VanVleet's high scoring night.

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Nov 15, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) reacts after making a basket during the second quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
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Smith Jr. Ties Career High Three Pointers, Leads Houston Over LA in NBA Cup

The Houston Rockets defeated the LA Clippers 125-104 in the team's first NBA Cup game behind a hot-shooting night from Jabari Smith Jr.

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