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DOMINATION: Amen Thompson & Houston Defense CLAMPS Steph Curry | Are Rockets LEGITIMATE Contenders?



DOMINATION: Amen Thompson & Houston Defense CLAMPS Steph Curry | Are Rockets LEGITIMATE Contenders?

DOMINATION: Amen Thompson & Houston Defense CLAMPS Steph Curry | Are Rockets LEGITIMATE Contenders?

Can the Houston Rockets defensive prowess redefine their path to the playoffs? In a stunning display, Amen Thompson held Steph Curry to just three points, showcasing his potential as the NBA’s top perimeter defender.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) breaks down the Houston Rockets strategic victory over the Golden State Warriors, highlighting key moments like Alperen Sengun’s altercation with Draymond Green and Jalen Green’s clutch performance in the fourth quarter. Coach Ime Udoka’s lineup decisions are also under the spotlight, revealing how the Rockets adapt their game plan to outmaneuver opponents. With the team on the brink of clinching the second seed in the Western Conference, the stakes have never been higher.

Tune in to explore the Rockets’ evolving strategies and playoff implications.

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41 Comments

  4. @bastadimasta

    I watched all of Curry's 3 point attempts from the last night's game. Most of them were against FVV.

    I think Fred found a way to hack Curry. He didn't try to stop Curry, and he didn't face him head on. Fred allowed Curry to shoot from an unbalanced position and lifted one of his arms from Curry's left or right to confuse him. It seems to work

  6. @ramo9547

    Alpi wasnt fazed by Draymond’s usual obnoxiousness and put him to sleep for an entire quarter. He F*d around and found out 😂

  7. @bastadimasta

    We have a great team. We have everything except experience, and that can be overcomed by good coaching. We need offensive plays.

  9. @ramo9547

    Protect Amen at all costs because defense wins the playoffs and he will be our super star with his defense post season.

  15. @Papershoesintherain

    I’m just watching all the talking heads this morning and am just taken back by the disrespect to the Rockets. All anyone can talk about is the Lakers win against OKC but no love to the Rockets who beat both OKC and the Warriors and remain 2nd seed. I really feel like the Rockets are a real threat and may surprise everyone come playoff time.

  16. @Wonderpalm1979

    And the dirtiest team in the league for well over a decade had the balls to whine about non calls on Steph. Classless clowns as always.

  17. @Wonderpalm1979

    Love the national media that knows what LeBron is currently eating for a snack at his house but only has two paragraphs on the last decade of rockets basketball

  18. @RubexCube1

    Speaking of Double Big we had one of the biggest lineups I've ever seen last night. Amen, Tari, Jabari, Sengun, Adams.

  19. @Fetemart

    Amen Thompson held Curry to ZERO points. Curry scored his three points on a heave when Amen was on the Bench.

  21. @Mike-d6l9t

    Draymond has ADHD or something he plays with no control, makes himself look dumber by the year. 😂 He is past his prime. Needs to try out for wrestling

  22. @Tempathg

    In order to be 2nd in the west, Rockets need to win one against clippers, lakers or nuggets. If we lose all, then we can still be 2nd if lakers lose one game against thunder, maverics, Rockets or blazers. If Rockets become 2nd then which team will be number 7. LAL, DEN, LAC, GSW, MIN, MEM. Show must go on.

  23. @tolgag6245

    NBA fiyasko hakemler, Dog GREEN nasıl oyundan atılmaz aynı şeyleri D.Brooks yapsaydı 4 teknik faul alırdı… Çok abartı açık faulleri bile çalmadılar,

  27. @rgunayg

    Jalen wasn't bad, but he played a mediocre game again. FGM 10-13, 3PM 3-4, 3 REB, 3 AST, +9, 24 PTS, If these were his stats, you'd try to call him a superstar, but no, these are Dillon's, who is the only elite and relible shooter on this team…

  31. @mack72711

    Yea the fact that Steph's only basket was that half guarded shot at the buzzer makes it even more impressive. I mean I'm not shocked they played good D on him but not like that. Not. Like. That.

  32. @codingstyle9480

    Step Curry or Curry Powder; it was easy to tell last night. Great work by the players to completely grind Curry to Curry Powder.

  33. @Tempathg

    Commentators of GSW were expecting defensive foul on Alpi when he got the elbow to his face since he was standing inside the circle. Rockets commentators were expecting ejection. 😂

    There is a difference between being physical and being dirty. Draymond were bullying Alpi and Fred. Tension was building up. Then he elbowed the face of the defender. He clapped the ref, yelled twice towards Alpi like a psycho. Seems like being dirty is not penalized sufficiently. In postgame conferences, Kerr said the reason they got 4 banners is because of Draymond. Then being dirty should also be taught in practice to our young crew although I dont like it. Glad to win with talent and effort without retaliation. Glad to see growth of Jalen, Alpi, Amen, Tari, Jabari.

  34. @kenansarubas

    amen is one of the best defender but i guess locking the curry was team defence not only amen , everyone switched perfectly helped each other perfectly

  35. @Fetemart

    One of Ime's best moves this year is moving Jabari to the 2nd unit, where he enters as a 3, 4, or 5 and can be aggressive and a main cog in the offense instead of the passive role he had with the first unit.

  37. @higherheights3105

    Great work out there young fellas@Rockets. We haven't beat the Warriors in their home since 2019. Stay locked in for the win. 🔒🚀🤘🏾💯🫡

  40. @lafayettemitchell9979

    Steph needed NFL rules call holding and pass interference against Rockets, or in a relationship Steph got more hugs n kisses than most get on a 1st date. He was fouled EVERYTIME he had the ball. If the refs had called a few , it would've looked more like basketball by halftime. Jordan, Magic, Bird, Lebron, Kareem, Shaq, Melo, KD – nobody gets the defense attention Steph does..That should tell you one thing – He is the Greatest threat than ANY player ever was in history.

  41. @rando_03

    I love this young core. Lost hope in Green when he was inconsistent at the beginning of the season, but i gotta say, im loving how he has played since December. If he keeps building on that i think he could be all star next season. Also Amen is elite, i strongly believe that hes gonna blossom this year. All that said go rockets🚀

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