And there might not be a bigger sign that denotes the Rockets’ arrival among the elite than some validation from Dyson Daniels, one of the best defenders in the perimeter in today’s NBA.

With 26 games left to play, Dyson Daniels already has more steals than any player recorded in a full season for the first time since 2019.

The Houston Rockets looked lethargic to start against ... given the Hawks a chance to tie or take the lead. Instead, Dyson Daniels would get a free throw with no possession following and the ...

Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks and Atlanta ... a foul called on the Rockets' Fred VanVleet on a basket by Dyson Daniels. A sole flagrant on Brooks could have given the Hawks a chance ...

The Houston Rockets beat the Atlanta Hawks ... Their run ended at 11 when Amen Thompson made two free throws. Dyson Daniels drove to the rim to make a floater and got fouled by Fred VanVleet.

Jalen Green scored 25 points as the Houston Rockets extended their winning ... reserve De'Andre Hunter scored 16 points and Dyson Daniels paired 12 points with 10 boards for the Hawks, who rallied ...

Houston shot 47% from thre field ... He started alongside Trae Young, Dyson Daniels, Vit Krejci, and Onyeka Okongwu. The Rockets kept their usual starting five of Fred Van Vleet, Jalen Green ...