Houston Rockets Disappear AGAIN Late Against Wolves As Anthony Edwards Goes OFF For 41
Houston Rockets Disappear AGAIN Late Against Wolves As Anthony Edwards Goes OFF For 41
Can the Houston Rockets turn things around after a tough loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves? With a five-game losing streak, the Rockets face mounting pressure in the NBA.
Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) breaks down the team’s offensive struggles, highlighting the need for a clear hierarchy and the underutilization of Alperen Sengun. Defensive lapses, particularly in guarding Anthony Edwards, are scrutinized, with questions raised about Dillon Brooks’ role. Ime Udoka’s candid post-game comments reveal frustration over the team’s softness and lack of a star closer, sparking speculation about future roster changes. Key players like Jalen Green and Fred VanVleet are discussed, emphasizing their roles in the team’s dynamics. Tune in for an in-depth analysis of the Rockets’ challenges and potential strategies to regain their competitive edge.
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28 Comments
Rafael stone needs to sign someone that is back with FVV. We are losing because we don't have a floor general.
It's nice to have a special person that can hit shots at the end
Let's get buyout Khris Middleton!!!!
We gave up the game when the differential risen to 5 points, with 3-4 mins remaining wtf 🤯🤯 why!?? This is not my hounds n villians. 😤😤😡😡
Let's see if Rockets can stop bleeding by beating the Mavs. AD may give us a hard time.
They have no closer in the clutch time!
Edwards showed the Rockets what a real closer looks like. We don't have one of those guys on the team yet. Maybe in the offseason… Jalen Green is not it and never will be – fool's gold..
The Rockets still are struggling with the same problems from last year. Stone didn't bring in any shooters and a rim protecting big man at the beginning of the year or before the deadline. The team doesn't shoot well and has no interior defense. Stone, practically let our expiring contracts go to waste instead of bolstering the roster for the play offs,
Perimeter defense sucks… Amen is not a PG !!! HE is a PF and Team needs a shooter…..
They were physically and mentally drained by the 4th last night, on the road tough games vs knicks and Nets, 2nd of a back to back, just a hard stretch, haven’t had a game where there up 15-20 in the 4th where they’re chillin happy starters on the bench. Little rest, get Fred back they’ll be better
Since Amen changed his hairstle, we are loosing. Amen lost his size illusion coming from his hair.
That’s a good point with Amen I think he probably exhausted for playing so many minutes he not going to use it as a excuse but yeah Amen has lost some steam.
But this team need to get to the all star break badly man so everyone can get healthy and finish the rest of the season strong
Hopefully with Fred and Jabari back.
As for Ime starring Jabari over Dillion I would do that. But Ime not going to do that due to politics and how much this front office loves Dillion.
Yeah maybe Amen might have to go back to the bench just so he can preserve his energy for the home stretch
Either way Jabari with his shooting rebound and defending we need him back hopefully he back after the all star break
Too many minutes across the entire team when Tari, Alpi and now Fred is out and now the amount of minutes is starting to show
Jock is a very smart center who can shoot 3s. We should try him with Alpi
I've been saying it for a while, Dillon Brooks has fallen off. His foot speed isn't good enough to have him guarding perimeter players. Feels like he's morphing into PJ Tucker.
It seems obvious to me. We haven't won since Fred went out. He's probably our MVP. He gets into sets and runs the show. I'd like to see what Sheppard can do starting. He can at least pass the ball.
Tired of Houston poverty team. This team not making playoffs. I guess I’ll be back next season to see if this team can do snything. Maybe with u know a STAR
stop blaming ime the only reason this is a who ever plays great gets the plays is because no one can be trusted. it would be Jalen green but this guy doesn’t know consistency at all. So we’re stuck hoping each player will have great games at separate nights. so i come here to say that this isn’t an ime problem it’s a player problem. we need Devin booker simple as that. in Boston during ime time the guy was Tatum and they didn’t have a problem determining that so we can’t say ime is allowing the rockets to not have the key guy because there literally no one to be that.
Go Rockets!
Go HOUnds!
We NEED A CENTER!!!
The Rockets win more when they start slow and have something left in the tank to finish. I watched the game on Rockets Watch and someone pointed out the TWolves were targeting Alpi on offense. Then I saw Alpi give up like the next 4 0r 5 baskets. I'm watching the game again and check it out more closely. Ime is making the same mistake Mike Brown did with the Kings. Sometimes I think some of the players are not trying their hardest. I would not mind Ben Simmons being a backup center. He won't get cooked like Sengun did. Plus he can create shots. If Ime wants him, I'm all for it despite the knock against him.
Jalen not it, he’s supposed to be our closer. It’s year 4, how many times are we gonna keep going with him ?? He either got it or he doesn’t. He shoulda been going band for band with Ant.
How y’all feel about Anfernee Simons as a closer?
Sengun pls.prove to the Team,that you Deserve as An All Star.
Sengun was a negative 21. Dude was getting roasted by Reid. Overrated as all hell!
Rafael Stone said he would be shocked if the Rockets did anything of significance in season. He stayed true to that. They are going to have to make a big splash move during the offseason to have any chance of contending for a championship. Because they are not going to be contenders with the team they have. They have to add an elite player.
@20:47 I have been saying Jabari needs to be in the starting lineup when comes back. I don’t mind Amen starting over Dillion. But Amen was really effective off the bench. Amen playing the 4 and holding top offensive players every night has worn him down. It’s a long season.