The Houston Rockets blew out the Denver Nuggets 128-108, behind a strong scoring performance from star guard Jalen Green.

The Rockets were being out-rebounded and outscored in the paint by the Denver Nuggets, who were missing three-time MVP Nikola Jokić ... 447 (Ja.Green 6-10, VanVleet 4-9, Brooks 2-4, Whitmore ...

Amen Thompson's athleticism and play in his second year has been key for Rockets who have ascended to being one of NBA's top four teams.

For the sixth straight year, the NBA asked me if I wanted to be one of the media members who votes on which players should start in the NBA All-Star Game. I said yes; here’s how I used my ballot. (You can find my East All-Stars here.

As is tradition, we here at The Bounce hand out the highest honors when the regular season ends, but we also do so at midseason! Just so you know: The Bouncies are among basketball’s most prestigious awards — not just anybody can receive this honor.

For the sixth straight year, the NBA asked me if I wanted to be one of the media members who votes on which players should start in the NBA All-Star Game. I said yes; here’s how I used my ballot. (Quick refresher: You vote for three frontcourt players and two guards in each conference.