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Jalen Green ON FIRE & Amen Thompson CLAMPS Ja Morant In Houston Rockets Comeback Win Vs Grizzlies



Jalen Green ON FIRE & Amen Thompson CLAMPS Ja Morant In Houston Rockets Comeback Win Vs Grizzlies

Jalen Green ON FIRE & Amen Thompson CLAMPS Ja Morant In Houston Rockets Comeback Win Vs Grizzlies

Can the Houston Rockets’ thrilling 120-118 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies signal a turning point in their season? With Jalen Green’s career-high 42 points and Amen Thompson’s defensive prowess, the Rockets showed why they’re one of the best teams in the NBA. Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) explores how Jalen Green’s superstar-level performance and Amen Thompson’s defensive impact against Ja Morant spearheaded the Rockets 13-point comeback in the fourth quarter. Discover the significance of Cam Whitmore’s bench contributions and Alperen Sengun’s mixed performance, including the key plays and strategies that led to this exciting win.

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47 Comments

  4. @LostinColony

    Great takes Jackson , and uploading many videos – daily podcasting etc must be hard. Thank you for your hard work. Lets Go Rockets!!

  12. @Jenks93

    Sengun’s short roll has been an issue. He’s not shooting those mid jumpers/floaters and instead looking for a much more difficult post move. It’s hard to watch

  14. @liamreynolds3040

    I'm commenting this before I listen to the episode, so I'm not sure if Jackson touches on this, but here's a stat that I think truly shows just how good Jalen green is playing. Before January 1, 2025, Jalen green was averaging 19.3 PPG, shooting 40.7% from the field and 32% from 3; both career lows. His season averages now are 21 PPG shooting 42.7% from the field and 34.5% from 3, both career highs. So essentially, in just six games, he went from having the least efficient season of his career, to the most efficient. Absolutely insane play from Jalen as of late 🔥

  15. @douglasmcgary9905

    Gosh its so much fun being a Rockets fan this year! So excited for the future and amazing to think about where we have come from in the last 3 years! GO ROCKETS!

  16. @VictorSanchezVS13

    I can see Jalen beginning to get it. Drive with efficiency, contort and use speed to get a shot at the basket that has been clearly practiced. Jalen is also putting in the effort on defense. The stamina required to play this way is immense, and he's finally got it. Love to see it

  17. @x93tilx

    This feels different than the post ASB Jalen we’ve seen in the past. Most of these games since the new year have been efficient basketball while putting effort on the defensive end and taking care of the basketball. Something has clicked for him. Also putting up numbers against good teams.

  21. @3rdCoastAlliance

    What's helping Jalen is the increased pace that FVV is playing at. Not that Fred is running the court more, but that he's getting into his first action as soon he crosses half court (instead of dribbling for 6 seconds), and that's getting the ball to Jalen 4 out of 5 times.

    If Jalen doesn't see anything that he can attack, then we swing the rock towards Sengun, who can reset the table or just dominate in single coverage. This is making defenses bounce back and forth between Sengun and Jalen's gravity, and if there's any uncertainty, this allows Amen to cut to the basket uncontested.

    We're also seeing what Jalen looks like when he gets his foul calls. If Jalen got the whistle that he deserves when he's playing aggressive, he'd score at least 25 pts in bad games.

  22. @Mr.SoloDolo9439

    I think Udoka is getting fred ready to start coming off the bench when Jabari comes back he’s giving a lot more ball handling responsibilities to Jalen and Amen

  23. @LorenzoRogers-of7is

    Jalen was amazing ion know if ppl really watched the game he hit some real crucial shots and it was nothing but net😂😂😂

  25. @happyalpi957

    These constantly changing Alperen-Jalen comments are starting to annoy me. He's better, no he's better. The two have often made it clear that they want to maximize each other's potential on the court and that there is no envy or anything like that. These two can achieve something together in the NBA that others have never achieved before because they have been playing together for so long and are more than just teammates. SenGreen forever

  27. @JunZendhong

    The only time jalen had an inconsistent game is when he had illness for two weeks but still play kudos to him playing thru illness and sometimes bum knee bit still play he is averaging 23 pts in the last 3 weeks and whenever jalen score 30 or more we r 7-0 this season

  29. @TomJohns-y7w

    I think the rockets look great. I would like them to move on from Nate Williams. Maybe they should claim Orlando Robinson off of waivers. We he did play with in summer league, he had some chemistry with a lot of the guys. He was a good fit,and he is low risk. Also, he is 6'10" and he would be a little insurance for any injuries tour big men. In my opinion, Jock Landale is not consistent enough for our team. He needs to go to another team,where he get run. What's your take on it?

  31. @imranhtx

    It feels like Jabari is the odd one out of the starting lineup right now even after he comes back from injury. Amen just too good and it’s allowing Jalen to playbfaster

  32. @JunZendhong

    Jalen haters did you know that memphis always lock all off guard and guard play the like of curry edward booker and many other but jalen cooked them with 42 if you combine the score of edward cuury and booker against memphis not even surpass 42 pts make today

  33. @Bladeofelric

    Now if we can just get Tari healthy. I have a bad feeling his injury is more serious than we are being told.

  36. @Joseph-n4j6l

    You need to say Sengun had 6 turnovers but you won't because it does not fit your narrative about him. He helped Memphis almost as much as his own team. you find it easy to criticize every player except Sengun. Even when you talk about turnovers you mentioned players and not one is named Sengun. You mentioned Amen had four even though Sengun had six. You are so biased in your takes that your podcast is barely viewed. And talking about ball movement is an improvement. But notice Steven Adams was in the game then. You see the weakness in Sengun's game and yet you ignore it. The Memphis team looked for him on almost every possession. You should try be more balance in your takes. I doubt any of the other players listen to you other than Sengun. And why would they? You have been loathe to compliment other players in your podcast. Sengun is poorly conditioned and what makes it worst it that he is lazy. Adams run the floor, Sengun jogs the floor. He conserves his energy and paces himself instead of playing hard. And he does not lift weights either. How do I know this? he has the same muscles in came into the league with. You should apologize to Jalen, Cam, Amen and Jabari immediately. And learn to be more fair in your assessments, you can never tell who might be listening to your nonsensical ramblings.

  38. @grahamman80

    Jalen finally getting to the line (11-11) last night. If he can average 8-12 attempts per night it'll be a lot harder to guard him.

  39. @strwbery_asscake

    I think the most impactful play for the whole team was when the clock was running to the end of the quarter, and Cam pumped, drove, and dished to Holiday for the wide open 3. Great unselfish winning play by Cam.

  41. @CornellG

    Gotta use that”Green Light” sound effect from Squid Game for Jalen when he is playing like this.

  42. @raymondhandy-fg2oc

    I think the Rockets need to trade Adams to (WAS) for Jonas…then go get Cam Thomas from the Nets as our 6man (no disrespect) cause dude is a stater. As for the Booker sweepstakes…the way JG is playing now is making a trade for Booker get Cheaper if Phx decided to blow it up..just saying🤫 We missed out on getting Finnely/Schroder from the Nets..neither one required a 1st rd pk. But like i said.. as of now..getting Jonas from Was for S. Adams..and getting Cam Thomas from the Nets is what i would do bc it don't require any of your young core players but makes your 2nd unit a dominant threat when you add Tari/Brooks.. bc Amen will start/Sheppard.

  44. @jalenjohnson0339

    There going to be some conversations because I don’t see how you would Amen go back to the bench.

    His speed his quickness and athleticism unlocks so much for this defense.

    I know the obvious answer would be to bench Jabari but we actually need Jabari right now because of his shooting and he been very good on defense especially being that like weak side shot blocker at the rim.

    Ime could bench Fred but he not going to do that and plus Jalen and Amen handles aren’t there yet for them to be our back court maybe next year,

    So yeah Ime got a good problem to have especially since we are winning.

    For now let’s just enjoy Amen being a starter and how much his game is letting Jalen be consistent and be the best version of himself

    Great video Jackson

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