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The New York Knicks face the Houston Rockets on March 31, 2026, in a late-season game impacting playoff seeding. Despite injuries, both teams will rely on their core players, with the Knicks leaning on Jalen Brunson and the Rockets on Alperen Sengun. This matchup features key individual battles and could be decided by team depth and execution.

The Los Angeles Lakers face the Houston Rockets again on March 18, 2026, in a crucial Western Conference clash. With both teams vying for playoff positioning, the Lakers, led by Luka Dončić, hold a slight edge over a Rockets squad hampered by significant injuries, including Alperen Şengün's questionable status. Expect a physical, close contest.

Nikola Jokic is expected to play against the Houston Rockets on March 11, 2026, as he is not on the injury report. The Denver Nuggets center's availability is crucial for the team's offense, which averages 120.3 points per game. Despite some injuries, Denver enters the game as a 6.5-point favorite.

RPS have lost three matches in a row, and now face RCB who have yet to find momentum this season.

Victor Wembanyama is set to play for the San Antonio Spurs against the Houston Rockets on March 8, 2026, with no injury designation. This Western Conference matchup is crucial for playoff positioning, as both teams boast strong records. Wembanyama leads the Spurs in scoring and rebounding, while Houston relies on a strong defense and key scorers like Kevin Durant.

Australian cricketer Steven Smith on Sunday received rough welcome from the fans during their team's ICC World Cup 2019 clash against India at the Kennington Oval in London.

Kevin Durant is set to play for the Houston Rockets against the Golden State Warriors on March 5, 2026. Despite several Rockets dealing with injuries, Durant's availability is crucial as Houston competes for a top Western Conference spot. The Warriors also face significant injury concerns, potentially giving Houston an advantage.

The New York Knicks made a comeback in Game 5. Sports analyst Stephen A. Smith claims the Knicks have no chance of winning the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He compared the Knicks to the Thunder, implying divine intervention is needed for a Knicks victory. NBA fans reacted to Smith's comments online.

Norwich City have appointed former Aston Villa manager Dean Smith as head coach in place of Daniel Farke, the Premier League club said on Monday.

Australian batting mainstay Steve Smith on Tuesday conceded that he has let seasoned Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin dictate terms in their duels so far, something that "I've probably never let any spinner do in my career."

"I am really looking forward to playing with Dhoni and Smith. It will be great to share the dressing room with both these players. Dhoni is one of the biggest players in the world and Smith too is one of the best," Stokes said.

Houston Rockets, riding high in the Western Conference, host a struggling Sacramento Kings team on February 25, 2026. The Kings are decimated by injuries, notably missing key players like Domantas Sabonis and Zach LaVine. Houston, with most of their core available, is heavily favored to win at home against a Kings squad on a lengthy losing streak.

Houston Rockets have extended Jabari Smith Jr's contract. The deal is worth $122 million over five years. Smith is now among the highest-paid young forwards. Rockets declined offers to trade Smith. Last season, he averaged 12.2 points and 7.0 rebounds. Rockets have also extended Fred VanVleet and coach Ime Udoka. This extension establishes a foundation for Houston to grow.

NBA analyst Stephen A. Smith criticized New York Knicks president Leon Rose for announcing Tom Thibodeau's firing via a written statement. Smith believes Rose should have addressed the media directly, answering questions about the decision. Despite Thibodeau leading the Knicks to the Eastern Conference Finals, Rose cited the pursuit of a championship as the reason for the change.

Australia chose to bat first in the ICC Champions Trophy semi-final against India in Dubai. Steve Smith made two changes to the team, citing a dry and spin-friendly pitch. India retained their previous lineup, emphasising spin in their bowling attack. Both teams are ready for a challenging match on a pitch favoring spinners.

“I admire Virat a lot, he is an amazing player. You look at his record now. Simply incredible. He has done so much for India in cricket. You know the way they play the game now and the sheer passion he has got for Indian cricket,” Steve Smith said during a Facebook live hosted by Sony Sports.

Allegations and denials flew thick and fast between rival captains Virat Kohli and Steven Smith with the India skipper claiming that the home team physio Patrick Farhart was "disrespected" by visiting players.

Terming Kolkata Knight Riders as a "good chasing side", captain Gautam Gambhir says they back themselves to chase down any target set by the opposition team in the ongoing IPL.

The 23-year-old Australia legspinner followed three wicketless matches with an impactful 3/23 in victory over Bangladesh.

Stephen A. Smith stated that NBA players, possibly including Jimmy Butler, expressed safety concerns in Memphis. He urged local authorities to address the issues. Social media users linked the concerns to Ja Morant's on-court behavior. The Memphis Grizzlies recently traded Desmond Bane. The city has faced scrutiny due to shooting incidents.