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Atkinson edges Bickerstaff and Udoka to win NBA Coach of the Year • May 5, 2025, 6:58 PM ET (AP)
Houston sent to early playoff exit with 103-89 loss to Warriors in Game 7 • May 5, 2025, 1:47 AM ET (AP)
Golden State's Green vows to team to lead with poise in Game 7 and delivers in win over Rockets • May 5, 2025, 1:15 AM ET (AP)
Stephen Curry and Buddy Hield lead Warriors past Rockets 103-89 in Game 7 • May 5, 2025, 12:46 AM ET (AP)
VanVleet leads Rockets back from 3-1 deficit and into deciding Game 7 against Warriors • May 3, 2025, 4:06 PM ET (AP)

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Also Known As San Diego Rockets
Date 1967 - present
Headquarters Houston
Areas Of Involvement basketball
Related People Russell Westbrook • Chris Paul • James Harden • Carmelo Anthony • Dikembe Mutombo • Charles Barkley • Rick Barry • Hakeem Olajuwon • Yao Ming • Moses Malone • Elvin Hayes

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