ALPEREN SENGUN TONIGHT
22 PTS
15 REB
5 AST
4 STL
big night on the glass for Sengun
David Fizdale called Amen Thompson “a beast” of a point guard and said Houston doesn’t need to trade for one
“They’ve got a beast of one. What are we talking about? Look at what the guy is doing…This guy guards the points, which is great to have one of the best defenders in the league starting off your defense, every time.”
Tari Eason is “looking good” and could return to the Rockets for Monday’s game against Denver, per HC Ime Udoka
“He’s looking good. He got some live action in, and we’re hoping to have him back next game.”
TARI IS BACK 👀
Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson came in at No. 5 and No. 6 on ESPN’s 25 best players under 25 years old list
Is this a fair ranking for Sengun and Thompson?
Worth noting Reed Sheppard cracked the list at No. 25
The Rockets are now 6-5 in clutch games after beating the Clippers last night
Their clutch offensive rating is 113.7, a step below their overall offensive rating of 121.4
What do you think Houston needs to do to improve its late-game offense?
James Harden praised the Rockets after their win over the Clippers last night
“It’s amazing. Amen, Alpi — Jabari, their growth. Obviously, then you add KD into the mix…they’re a good team.”
JABARI SMITH JR TONIGHT
18 PTS
10 REB
4 AST
2 3PM
solid double-double for Bari in the win
AMEN THOMPSON TONIGHT
20 PTS
9 REB
8 AST
67% FG
+8
near triple-double in the win 💪
