Yao Goes To School May 19, 2011

I woke up bright and early Thursday morning to get Rockets center Yao Ming arriving at Hunters Creek Elementary School. First grader Jackson Lloyd’s father had bid on the appearance at the Rockets Tux and Tennies charity auction. Yao spent the first part of the morning in Jackson’s classroom answering questions from the first graders. [...]

Meet New Rocket Patrick Patterson June 27, 2010

The Houston Rockets chose University of Kentucky forward Patrick Patterson with the 14th pick in the NBA draft Thursday night. I had the chance to meet him Friday when sports director Randy McIlvoy interviewed him after his press conference. You can watch the interview here. The Rockets spoke highly of his character and if his interview [...]

Clutch Crashes Local 2 October 24, 2009

The Houston Rockets mascot, Clutch the Bear, paid a surprise visit to the set last Thursday. Ok, so it wasn’t a real surprise, but who cares? Clutch is The Man, er, Bear! He’s hands down the best mascot in the NBA. Not only does he entertain the crowds at the Rockets game, but he also [...]

Rockets Power Dancer Tryouts July 21, 2009

The Houston Rockets held the final round of the Rockets Power Dancer tryouts Tuesday night at the House Of Blues. The tryout process began a few weeks ago with hundreds of hopefuls looking to make the 2009-10 dance team. About 40 women participated in the final round and the dance team was announced at the [...]

Rockets Send Off Rally May 4, 2009

There was a great turnout Sunday at Toyota Center for the Rockets send off rally. Fans filled the concourse to give the players an enthusiastic goodbye before the team left for Los Angeles to face the Lakers on Monday in the second round of the playoffs.

Floor Seats April 26, 2009

This is where we sit during the Rockets games at Toyota Center, wedged between the other photographers.

Playoffs Have Arrived In Houston April 24, 2009

  The Rockets finally get to host a home playoff game tonight after starting the series in Portland against the Portland Trail Blazers. The Rockets and Blazers are tied at one game apeice in the best of seven series. Game 4 will be at Toyota Center Sunday night. The mural above is on the Toyota [...]

Jazz Fan April 4, 2009

There’s not a lot of love for the Utah Jazz here in Houston. The two teams split their season series both winning two games at home. On a positive note, I think the Rockets fans dance better.

Red Rowdies March 1, 2009

The Red Rowdies have become a fixture at Rockets home games since being introduced a few years ago to bring some much needed excitement to Toyota Center. The group of red clad fans sit behind the goal nearest the Rockets bench in the upper section of the lower deck. A handful of them make their [...]

Celtics Fan Dance February 16, 2009

Boston Celtics fans have more of a reason to dance than Rockets fans these days.