Rockets Christmas Nice & Naughty List 🎄 | Sengun, Durant, Reed Sheppard & What Houston Still Needs
Welcome to a Christmas Eve Eve edition of Rocket Power on ESPN Houston — where we break down the Houston Rockets’ season so far through a holiday lens 🎄🚀
With roughly 25 games into the season, Joe George and Sean Mapes reveal their Rockets Nice List and Naughty List, highlighting which players have exceeded expectations and where Houston still has work to do.
On this episode, we discuss:
Alperen Sengun’s breakout season and why he’s been Houston’s best player
Kevin Durant’s seamless fit with the Rockets and his buy-in to Ime Udoka’s culture
Reed Sheppard’s rapid development, elite three-point shooting, and defensive impact
Why Josh Okogie has become an unexpected and valuable role player
Concerns around Dorian Finney-Smith’s availability and roster depth
Officiating frustrations after the Nuggets game
What the Rockets still need to make a legitimate championship run
Should Houston add a veteran point guard before the playoffs?
This holiday edition mixes analysis, debate, and optimism as the Rockets continue to exceed expectations and position themselves as a real threat in the Western Conference.
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