The NBA All-Star starters are ready for prime time in Chicago (2:00)

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The Hoop Collective: The Downfalls Of The Rockets And 76ers

With the 76ers taking a skid, Brian Windhorst, Jackie MacMullan and Tim MacMahon wonder if Philly should move on from one of its franchise stars (25:04). Plus, the crew looks at James Harden's prolonged struggles and how Daryl Morey might be able to reverse the Rockets' course (11:40).

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Harden: Win to end skid 'a confidence builder'

James Harden acknowledged the Nuggets were missing several key players Wednesday, but he said the Rockets' 121-105 win to snap a four-game losing streak was still "a confidence builder."

Westbrook flies in for dunk over Jokic (0:21)

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Westbrook, Harden lead Rockets past Nuggets, 121-105

Russell Westbrook had 28 points, 16 rebounds and eight assists, James Harden added 27 points and the Houston Rockets snapped a four-game losing streak with a 121-105 victory over the short-handed Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night.

Harden goes cold as Thunder rally past Rockets (2:31)

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Losing streak now at four for unraveling Rockets

The Houston Rockets continue to slip in the West standings, and on Monday, they might have hit a new low, letting a 15-point lead slip in a painful loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Westbrook's assist gives him a triple-double against every NBA team (0:20)

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Westbrook joins LeBron as only other player with triple-double vs. every team (1:54)

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Paul, Thunder rally for 112-107 win over struggling Rockets

Chris Paul scored 28 points and Danilo Gallinari added 25 as the Oklahoma City Thunder rallied from a 15-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat cold-shooting James Harden and the Houston Rockets 112-107 on Monday.

Westbrook rocks the baby after scoring (0:16)

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Harden blows by defender for lay-in and one (0:19)

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Adams exits after collision with Capela (0:34)

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NBA Power Rankings: Bucks, Grizz and gearing up for Zion's debut

Milwaukee's grip on the No. 1 spot is as strong as ever, but this week's biggest story is the expected debut of New Orleans' No. 1 pick.

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Which player had the best sneakers in the NBA during Week 13?

Donovan Mitchell, Jayson Tatum and Langston Galloway highlight the best sneakers in mid-January.

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'Shaken' Rockets 'not down' after slide continues

Saturday's loss to the Lakers was Houston's third in a row and fourth in the past five games. "We're going through a tough time, obviously," James Harden said.

Westbrook drops 35 points in Rockets' loss (1:56)

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James scores 31 points, Lakers beat Rockets 124-115

LeBron James had 31 points and 12 assists and the Los Angeles Lakers rode a big third quarter to a a 124-115 win over the Houston Rockets on Saturday night.