Upcoming matches Houston rockets fan can't afford to miss

For all the Houston Rockets fans out there, here is a list of the most awaited matches of this season that will keep you hooked on the edge of your seat. Support the Houston, Texas-based team and the star players James Harden and Dwight Howard to their victory by attending or watching their incredibly engaging and unpredictable matches. This team has already won two NBA championships and four titles of the Western Conference.

1.       Nba Preseason: New York Knicks At Houston Rockets- Tue, October 4 at 7:00 pm. Toyota Centre - Houston, TX.

The Preseason match organised by NBA between the New York Knicks and the Houston Rockets is scheduled to be held on the 4th of October. The incredibly successful and popular New York-based basketball team, the Knicks will surely give a competition to the Houston Rockets, making the match even more exciting.

2.       Nba Preseason: Houston Rockets At Dallas Mavericks- Wed, October 19 at 7:30 pm. American Airlines Centre - Dallas, TX.

The Dallas, Texas-based Dallas Mavericks or abbreviated to Mavs is the ninth most expensive basketball franchise in the NBA having a net worth of $1.4 billion, according to a Forbes 2016 report. Since the beginning of their career in 1980-81 seasons, this team has won one NBA championship and three division titles. This is again, going to be a watch-worthy match.

3.       Houston Rockets At Los Angeles Lakers- Wed, October 26 at 7:30 pm. Staples Centre- Los Angeles, CA.

The Los Angeles-based Lakers are till date the second most valuable basketball team, according to the Forbes report of 2015. This team also boasts a record of the longest winning streak, having won thirty- three games till the 1971-72 seasons. They have also won three consecutive titles between the years 2000-2002 under the leadership of Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O'Neal and their praise- worthy coach, Phil Jackson. This again will be an interesting match.

4.       Houston Rockets At Cleveland Cavaliers- Tue, November 1 at 7:00 pm. Quicken Loans Arena - Cleveland, OH.

 Also called Cavs, this team is based in Cleveland, Ohio. This team is the proud winner of one NBA championship in 2016, three Eastern Conference Championships and five Central Division Championships. However, in its bad time, this team has also had the longest losing streak of twenty- six games consecutively in the 2010 to 2011 season of the NBA championship.

5.       Philadelphia 76ers At Houston Rockets- Mon, November 14 at 7:00 pm. Toyota Centre - Houston, TX.

The Philadelphia-based, 76ers have had many great, legendary players play for them including Wilt Chamberlain, Allen Iverson, Charles Barkley, Julius Erving and Billy Cunningham. Till date, they have won three NBA championships and are ready to give the Houston Rockets some heavy competition in the upcoming match on the fourteenth of November at the Toyota Centre, Houston Texas.

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Biweekly Roundup - 5 upcoming games football fans can't miss

1.       Connecticut Huskies At Houston Cougars Football- Thu, September 29 at 12:00 am. TDECU Stadium - Houston, TX.

The Houston Cougars will be up against the Connecticut Huskies this Thursday in a football match. The Cougars have recently defeated the Texas State with perfection making this match even more exciting. The Houston Cougars representing the University of Houston and the Connecticut Huskies representing the University of Connecticut will both be looking to continue their winning ways this Thursday.

2.       Oregon State Beavers At Colorado Buffaloes- Sat, October 1 at 12:00 am. Folsom Field - Boulder, CO.

The Oregon State Beavers representing the Oregon State University and the Colorado Buffaloes representing the University of Colorado will be up for an awaited match this Saturday on the first of October. The Oregon Beavers lost a very close match to the Boise State on the 24th of September. On the other hand, the Colorado Buffaloes defeated the Oregon Ducks the same day.

3.       Georgia Southern Eagles At Arkansas State Red Wolves Football- Wed, October 5 at 12:00 am. Centennial Bank Stadium - Jonesboro, AR.

The Arkansas State Red Wolves representing the Arkansas University lost to the Central Arkansas Bears by 28-23 on the 24th of September in a very unpredictable match. While the Georgia Southern Eagles of the Georgia State University were defeated by the Western Michigan by a score of 49-31 on the same day.

4.       Stanford Cardinal At Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football. Sat, October 15 at 12:00 am. Notre Dame Stadium - South Bend, IN.

On the 15th October at 12 in the afternoon at the Notre Dame Stadium, the Stanford University Team Stanford Cardinal and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football team the intercollegiate football team of the University of Notre Dame, Indiana will be playing. Both the teams are heavily trained and prepared for the anticipated match.

5.       Ball State Cardinals At Buffalo Bulls Football. Sat, October 15 at 12:00 am. University Buffalo Stadium - Buffalo, NY. 

The State University of New York at Buffalo football team defeated the Army Black Knights football team on the 25th of September by the score of 23-20. Whereas, the Ball State Cardinals representing the Ball State University or BSU was defeated by the Florida Atlantic on the 24th September. In the upcoming match they will be playing against each other on the October fifteenth at the home stadium of University of Buffalo in New York.

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The Houston Rockets are Gearing up for the NBA Preseason

With just over one month to go until the NBA preseason kicks off, it’s time to see the Houston Rockets schedule and who they are going to play against and what we can expect from those games!

Shanghai Sharks - October 2

The Shanghai Sharks are a member of the Chinese Basketball Association and first laid claim to Yao Ming, before he moved on to the Houston Rockets. October 2nd’s game will see the current Houston Rockets beginning their preseason games by playing against Ming’s old team. Should be a fun time for American and Chinese fans everywhere!

New York Knicks - October 4

Founded in 1946, the New York Knicks who play their home games at Madison Square Garden are a fixture in New York life. The Knicks’ last season saw them suffering a disappoint loss to the Indiana Pacers. With a somewhat checkered success rate over their 70-year existence, the coming games will have fans at the edge of their seats in hopes of amazing wins!

Memphis Grizzlies - October 15

Considered one of the youngest teams in the NBA, they were established as the Vancouver Grizzlies in 1995 and renamed in 2001. With the last season seeing injuries in the Grizzlies and losses to the Rockets, the coming games are gonna be eagerly awaited, to see which way the tide turns!

Dallas Mavericks - October 19

Dallas and Houston are both on Interstate 45 and hence, their relationship is deemed the “I-45 Rivalry”. A fairly young rivalry (as compared to the Spurs), theirs began in 1980 when the Mavericks joined the NBA. Since then, the Mavericks have beat the Rockets in the playoffs in 1988 and 2005, while the Rockets beat the Mavericks in several season series in the ‘90s. The 2015 playoffs saw the Rockets winning five games against them in the best-of-seven series. With this kind of movement, what does the new season bring?

San Antonio Spurs - October 21

Much like with the Mavericks, both cities are located on Interstate 10 and the Rockets-Spurs rivalry has been dubbed the “I-10 Rivalry”. Their rivalry was born back in 1976 when the Rockets moved from the American Basketball Association and then beat the Spurs to the division title in 1977. With about 40 years of competition between them, it’s bound to be a game for the books!

5 Sporting Events You Don’t Wanna Miss

There’s nothing like the energy in a stadium during a huge game - the anticipation of the audience, the challenge between opponents, and every second counting towards that final score. And in a universe that has so many sports to choose from, a sports lover is hard pressed to choose just one game that he/she wants to be there for on any given day (or week)!

Here’s a quick roundup of five sporting events you definitely want to try and catch:

Football - NFL Preseason

The National Football League is an institution that every football lover around the world swears by...each season is anticipated with almost fanatical enthusiasm across the length and breadth of the country. While the season officially kicks off soon after Labour Day, the preseason games are in Week 2 and the electricity in the air is already palpable You definitely want to be in the stands, cheering your favourites on to glory!

Basketball - WNBA

A professional basketball league in its own right, the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) is halfway through their 20th season. The women’s counterpart to the NBA teams, this league hosts what’s touted as the best female basketball talent in the world. Catch the Minnesota Lynx, Dallas Wings, Los Angeles Sparks and the rest making their magic on the courts!

Baseball - MLB

A “national pastime”, baseball has been an integral part of American culture for well over a century. With a passion that begins in school teams and continues on to support of the professional teams, major league baseball games witness record season attendance. You know you want to be there when the New York Yankees, Chicago Cubs, and all the others take the pitch!

Tennis - US Open

The 136th US Open is around the corner, with the first round scheduled for August 29. Bound to be a fast-paced two weeks, this final Grand Slam event of the year will see gripping wins and shattering defeats as greats like Novak Djokovic work to defend their titles and rack up new wins. Be there to witness the sizzling action!

Golf - PGA

Golf-lovers in the US are undoubtedly keeping up with the PGA golf tours. Beginning with The Barclays, which is currently underway, and following it up with the Deutsche Bank Championship and the BMW Championship, the next few weeks will see great skills on the golfing greens.