Rockets Extend Winning Streak as Late-Game Offense Improves

As the 2026 playoffs approach, the Rockets (49-29) are on a season-best winning streak of six games and counting, and they could be peaking at the right time.

Houston enters Tuesday at No. 5 in the Western Conference standings and within a game of the injury ravaged Los Angeles Lakers (50-28), and their struggles might lead the Rockets to a friendlier postseason matchup and possibly even home-court advantage (a top-four seed) in the first round. Houston is 28-10 at home this season.

With that in mind, Tuesday’s episode of the Rockets LaunchPod — hosted by Ben DuBose and Paulo Alves — breaks down all the latest developments surrounding the team.

Topics include the importance of improved late-game offense in recent wins; continued growth from Alperen Sengun and Jabari Smith Jr., who both made critical contributions in a thrilling victory at Golden State; key adjustments by Ime Udoka and the coaching staff; and a preview of the playoff race entering the final four games of the regular season.