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Houston Rockets center Steven Adams (12) gets and offensive rebound over Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) during game 4 for the NBA playoffs at Chase Center in San Francisco on Monday, April 28, 2025. Golden State Warriors won the game 109-106, giving them a 3-1 advantage in the series.

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Are double-big lineups back in the NBA? The Rockets think so.

The Rockets are going for a "bully ball" style of play adding Kevin Durant to their double-big lineup with Alperen Şengün and Steven Adams.

Dorian Finney-Smith: The forward, who joined the Rockets in free agency, is expected to miss an undetermined number of games to start the season while he recovers from offseason ankle surgery. Read More
Amen Thompson: He spent the offseason working on his ball handling and shooting to prepare for an even bigger role in his third season with Houston. Read More

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