From the opening tip-off, the Rockets exuded an undeniable hunger for victory. Alperen Sengun set the tone early with a stunning three-pointer, a call to action that resonated throughout the arena.

Madness has come through downtown on 10 previous occasions, starting with a 1976 trip to the Providence Civic Center.

VanVleet (ankle) is available and starting in Wednesday's game against Phoenix, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

VanVleet is averaging 14.4 points and 5.8 assists in 46 starts this season. His expected return comes at an opportune time.

Houston Rockets point guard Fred VanVleet has only played in one game since the start of February as he has been dealing with an ankle injury, but his time on t ...

Returning to bench ...

In a lethargic home performance, DeMar DeRozan and the Kings secured a season sweep (3-0) versus the Rockets. Fred VanVleet struggled in his return.

Former Wichita State Shockers guard Fred VanVleet has certainly done an incredibly job of carving out a very successful NBA ...

"At halftime, you could be up 17, he's mad about whatever. He's always mad about something. I think we kind of take on that ...

Fred Couples still possesses one of the silkiest swings and can make a golf ball yo-yo next to the flag practically on command. But making speeches in front of a roomful of people? Not his thing.