Carl Landry News

For the first time in his career, he scored at least 20 points in consecutive games, getting 20 against the Lakers and 21 Friday against the Thunder.

Of all that had been worthy of Rockets coach Rick Adelman's concern, the production of his bench seemed down the list.

By Tuesday, however, it was sore enough that he could not guess whether he will be available to play tonight, potentially taking a key reserve out of the Rockets' rotation.

Chuck Hayes is the most remarkable player on the NBA's most remarkable team. How's that for an opening sentence? Good one, huh? Don't believe me? Let's check in at Toyota Center and run it past some people who should know.

Field goals: 6-14. Rebounds: 6. Assists: 1. Trevor Ariza Points: 15. Field goals: 5-21. Rebounds: 9. Assists: 5. Rockets update Wednesday: Laker 103, Rockets 102 Record: 3-2. Friday: Oklahoma City Thunder at Toyota Center, 7:30 p.m. TV/radio: FSH; 610 AM and 850 AM .

Carl Landry and the Rockets frontcourt will have a height disadvantage against the Lakers.

One of the leading domestic sportswear companies, Peak, announced it has signed sneaker contracts with Houston Rockets' power forward Carl Landry and the Minnesota Timberwolves' rising star, Kevin Love.

No Yao Ming. No Tracy McGrady. No problem for the Houston Rockets. The Rockets winning streak continues as they tower over the Jazz 113-96 on Monday night.

After playing the Houston Rockets 24 times the last three seasons -- 11 regular-season games as well as first-round playoff series in 2007 and 2008 -- the Jazz might be in for a case of mistaken identity tonight.

During the Rockets home opener Saturday night against the Portland Blazers, I've noticed the team is doing some things differently this season.

In honor of Halloween, Aaron Brooks wore orange shoelaces in his low-cut black Nikes on Saturday, so the Rockets point guard enjoys a little levity.

Portland Trail Blazers forward Travis Outlaw, left, shoots over Houston Rockets' Carl Landry, right and Trevor Ariza during the second half of their NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Tuesday, Oct.

RECORDS: Warriors 0-0, Rockets ROCKETS UPDATE: Houston will be without two All-Stars as center Yao Ming and swingman Tracy McGrady are injured, with Yao likely out for the season.

Aaron Brooks orchestrated a balanced Rockets offense with 18 points and 12 assists, as Houston spoiled Golden State's season opener with a 108-107 decision at ORACLE Arena.

Travis Outlaw came off the bench to pour in 23 points and Greg Oden was a force defensively in Portland's 96-87 season- opening win over the injury-riddled Houston Rockets.

Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey announced today that the team has waived guard Brent Barry.

Rick Adelman admitted at the start that it was going to be a different kind of training camp and season.

Every year around this time, you're so uptight about how the Rockets are going to do in the playoffs that you can't even enjoy the journey.

Despite their shortcomings, the Houston Rockets are still poised and ready to make a run for postseason play this year in the NBA.

Dirk Nowitzki scored 32 points then was ejected for arguing a call in the fourth quarter of the Dallas Mavericks' 98-94 preseason victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday night.