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NBA Power Rankings: Rockets Slipping After Losing Streak?

The Houston Rockets snapped a four-game losing streak against the New York Knicks. Where does that put them in this week's power rankings?

Jeremy Brener

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The Houston Rockets are back in the win column after beating the New York Knicks on Monday night.

The victory snapped a season-long four-game losing streak that has the Rockets' backs against a wall.

The losing streak also pushed the Rockets back one spot in CBS Sports' latest power rankings. The team currently sits at No. 22.

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"The Rockets salvaged a winless week with a controversial victory over the Knicks on Monday. It's been a mad scramble with Fred VanVleet out, as Dillon Brooks, Jalen Green and Jabari Smith Jr. have all taken a stab at lead ball-handler duties," CBS Sports writes. "A silver lining has been an increased run for rookie Amen Thompson, who averaged 10 points, 11.5 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game this week on 63% shooting (though he missed all three of his 3-point attempts)."

The Rockets have dealt with injuries and it's beginning to pick up, especially with Fred VanVleet out. The goal is to not slip too far out of the Play-In standings while VanVleet is sidelined.

Rockets End Season-Long Four-Game Losing Streak in Victory Over Knicks

The Rockets have one final game before the All-Star Break tomorrow night against the Memphis Grizzlies. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. CT.

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Jeremy Brener
JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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