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Rocket Fuel: There are holes Rockets need to fill
In today's Rocket Fuel: The Rockets have holes to fill by the trade deadline, Eric Gordon is getting (rightly) recognized for his three-point shooting, and surprise! The rockets are happier without Dwight Howard!
Rocket Fuel: February should be kind to Rockets
In today's Rocket Fuel: Should the Rockets make a move for Serge Ibaka? Plus, a month full of home games should do the Rockets well as they look to recover from a shaky stretch of the season.
Rocket Fuel: Evaluating Harden's defense
In today's Rocket Fuel: The Rockets' big men have done a great job of contributing when called upon, the numbers paint a different picture of James Harden's defense, and Kevin McHale sheds some light on the Rockets season.
Rocket Fuel: Trade value of Rockets' roster
In today's Rocket Fuel: What is the trade value for each member of the Rockets? Plus, James Harden is still leading the MVP race (for now).
Rocket Fuel: Signs of slippage for the Rockets
In today's Rocket Fuel: The Rockets continue to show signs of slippage, as the team that was performing above expectations has fallen back down to Earth. Also, the defense has been terrible.
Rocket Fuel: The rationale behind the off season
In today's Rocket Fuel: Daryl Morey explains the rationale behind his off season decisions and why the Rockets have turned it around this season, while there were certainly some snubs on the All-Star reserve list
Rocket Fuel: Healthy Gordon and Anderson helping
In today's Rocket Fuel: Eric Gordon and Ryan Anderson are healthy and helping the Rockets' resurgence, and ten things to know about the NBA season so far.
Rocket Fuel: D'Antoni is against resting players
In today's Rocket Fuel: Mike D'Antoni and James Harden are a match made in heaven, while coach doesn't believe in resting players.
Rocket Fuel: Rockets' drafting paying dividends
In today's Rocket Fuel: The Rockets' drafting ability is paying huge dividends this season, while Mike D'Antoni has the Rockets at "seven seconds or less" on steroids.
Rocket Fuel: Trades Rockets should look to make
In today's Rocket Fuel: What trades could the Rockets make to bolster their roster? Also, who else is deserving for an All-Star spot this season?
Rocket Fuel: Alexander vindicated for off season
In today's Rocket Fuel: Leslie Alexander has received vindication for the past off season, while James Harden continues to evolve as a leader.
Rocket Fuel: Harrell is consistenly contributing
In today's Rocket Fuel: James Harden continues his redemption tour, while Montrezl Harrell is providing consistent contributions in his second season.
Rocket Fuel: On the path to contention
In today's Rocket Fuel: The Rockets are exceeding expectations, putting the focus on this season's potential outcomes. Also, good riddance sleeved jerseys!
Rocket Fuel: Assessing the Rockets at midseason
In today's Rocket Fuel: How is each Rockets player doing at the halfway point of the season? Plus, who were the great point guards in Rockets history?
Rocket Fuel: Capela's return a much needed boost
In today's Rocket Fuel: Clint Capela's return can provide the Rockets with a much needed boost, while Houston may be seeing another All-Star weekend in the near future.
Rocket Fuel: Rockets are the darlings of the NBA
In today's Rocket Fuel: The Rockets are now loved! How did that happen? Also, just how important is Patrick Beverley to this squad?
Rocket Fuel: Diving deeper on Harden's MVP chances
In today's Rocket Fuel: Diving deeper in to why Harden is MVP so far, and why Tom Thibodeau is praising Mike D'Antoni
Rocket Fuel: Defense is a big reason for success
In today's Rocket Fuel: The Rockets' defense is playing much better than expected, while there are several other reasons the Rockets have been so successful this season.
Rocket Fuel: Mike D'Antoni isn't satisfied yet
In today's Rocket Fuel: Daryl Morey's vision is finally becoming a reality, while Mike D'Antoni still believes the Rockets can improve offensively
Rocket Fuel: Rockets are NBA's biggest surprise
In today's Rocket Fuel: The Rockets are becoming serious title contenders and are the NBA's biggest surprise. Oh what a difference a year can make.
Rocket Fuel: D'Antoni brings more ball movement
In today's Rocket Fuel: There were specific (offensive) goals that came with the hiring of Mike D'Antoni, while the signing of Eric Gordon has seemingly revitalized his career.
Rocket Fuel: Ryan Anderson is crucial for Rockets
In today's Rocket Fuel: James Harden has seemingly reinvented himself this season, turning him in to one of the most watchable players in the league. Also, Ryan Anderson is pretty darn important to the Rockets.
Rocket Fuel: On Eric Gordon's All-Star chances
In today's Rocket Fuel: Does Eric Gordon have a realistic shot at an All-Star appearance? Also, an in-depth look in to the Rockets' organization
Rocket Fuel: Harden is making history this season
In today's Rocket Fuel: James Harden continues to put up numbers as the Rockets pile on the wins. Also, what are the key NBA story lines to follow in 2017?
Rocket Fuel: Trevor Ariza deserves more praise
In today's Rocket Fuel: James Harden continues to make his case for MVP, while Trevor Ariza should be getting more praise for his jack of all trades contributions to the Rockets.
Rocket Fuel: Montrezl Harrell has arrived
In today's Rocket Fuel: Montrezl Harrell has arrived, while the Rockets show team chemistry they simply didn't have last year. Oh, and New Years resolutions! (NBA style!)
Rocket Fuel: No tell-all book for Mike D'Antoni
In today's Rocket Fuel: The Rockets continue to voice their displeasure with the Maverick's conduct, while Mike D'Antoni isn't writing a tell-all book anytime soon (unfortunately).
Rocket Fuel: Beverley ready to return
In today's Rocket Fuel: Chinanu Onuaku's free throw motion is getting plenty of media attention, while we look back at the best NBA stories of 2016.
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A thread of Chinese internet nicknames for NBA players.
— Nick Kapur (@nick_kapur) May 7, 2018
China is crazy for the NBA, but official sources use boring phonetic transcriptions, failing to take advantage of Chinese characters having both sound and meaning. Chinese netizens have "improved" on these official names.
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