Kevin Durant IGNITES Rockets COMEBACK Vs Suns With Alperen Sengun & Amen Thompson TAKING OVER Late
Kevin Durant IGNITES Rockets COMEBACK Vs Suns With Alperen Sengun & Amen Thompson TAKING OVER Late
Houston Rockets mount their biggest comeback, stunning the Phoenix Suns after trailing by 21 points early. Is this the turning point that signals Houston’s postseason rise?
Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) breaks down the Houston Rockets’ 119-105 victory, spotlighting Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson’s fourth-quarter takeover, relentless offensive rebounding, and a chippy showdown fueled by Kevin Durant jawing with Dillon Brooks and Jalen Green going back and forth with Amen. Insights include Jabari Smith Jr.’s key defensive plays, Tari Eason’s impact off the bench, and Ime Udoka’s strategic lineup choices that reshaped momentum. Key topics cover Houston’s new grip on the Western Conference playoff race, Suns’ struggles to adjust, and the importance of mental toughness in high-stakes NBA action.
Can the Rockets lock down home-court advantage against the injury-riddled Lakers? Don’t miss this breakdown of one of Houston’s best wins of the season.
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36 Comments
Regarding Ime: correlation isn't causation
Cut down the turnovers, Sengun being aggressive and Jabari being consistent will take us far . Oh and never let DFS play another minute
Tari needs to get his shit together
Absoluteyle not best game of season Jackson best game is nkick game they should play lıke that game
This one had playoff intensity from the jump. Glad our guys got punched in the faces in the first Q but responded with pride and locked in. That's reassuring to see with the playoff right around the corner. If we match up with the injury-riddled Lakers, I hope the guys take them seriously from the jump ball. I will always have love and root for JG4 and DB… unless they're playing against Houston.
Reed did look a little off but his intensity didn't dwindle throughout the game. He looked like a second year player… how bout that??
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I pray that the coaching staff shows Twin film of him jawing and bumping JG. WE NEED THAT FROM HIM IN THE PLAYOFFS! Don't get techs and suspended but we've NEEDED that kind of attitude from him all season to attempt to replace DB's intensity. That kind of spark ignites the rest of the team!
Shout out to the "aris" man… Tari and Bari did exactly what we need from them in the playoffs. Bari has been so consistent lately, I love that for his confidence to end the regular season.
If the Rockets didn't foul so much, we would have won by even more. It did seem like the refs were wildin for a bit but I hate to blame officiating, especially when we go down 21 in the 1st Q…. "zebras" **Tari voice**
Amen said, I'm on you boy.
Not close to the best win. Suns meltdown was more on them than the Rockets.
Wtf are you talking about. KD always does a great job even if he doesnt score 30 or 40. His gravity allows others to shine. PLUS BITCHED BROOKS
Waking up a happy rockets fan. Happy Wednesday family!!
Yes, this is the most impressive win of the season because this win proved to me that something has really changed with this team, because a couple of weeks ago, this team would have folded. Also, my sleep deprivation is validated with this win.
So the trade shows one thing m… the dog mentality really came from JG and Brooks.. the team responded after that. That is the chemistry that is missed
This is what we need from Sengun. It may not be your night every night but he still stayed focused, was aggressive and didnt get discouraged mentally. He was very active on both sides of the floor in 4th quarter and helped us build a nice lead with that two man game with Amen. Their chemistry is electric and I feel like it is starting to be the case with KD too. This team has turned things around at the perfect time, Im more optimistic for the playoffs now than I was a few months ago.
Fell asleep at halftime and woke up to a giant animatronic bunny chasing a little girl with a butcher knife. Quite a different experience than waking up to reruns of Charmed and NCIS on TNT
Udoka learned in the first quarter that playing in the paint against the zone defense wasn’t effective.
I have to admit, I miss Dillon Brooks and Jalen Green.
I miss DB man ngl but the team needed this win. This and the Knicks W are quality wins you can look back at heading into the post
What I'm encouraged about the most is we have been winning the none KD minutes lately. That allows KD to be more rested so that he's fresh to close the game.
KD 8-20 vs Dillon+JG 8-26 including 1-11 from 3pt. We won the trade no matter where we finish with all the injuries in the playoffs.
It'd be nice if Sengun didnt take 3 quarters to wake up, but at least he did. It is kind of telling how this team really only unlocks and runs away when he plays to his standard and facilitates.
Then again, the whole team got shellshocked in first quarter somehow.
Sengun took over the first half of the 4th Quarter. We need that from him every time he is on the floor.
Bari was awesome this game. Tari also was a great spark plug off the bench, I think he’s settling into his role as a hustle/3 & D guy
KD wasn’t rly doubled this game, felt that was a big miss by Suns
Amen has been a dawg!!!!
With all the injuries and problems this team has had this season I’m fascinated by the way they are playing. Each one has accepted their role but most important they are embracing it. I’m so pumped up with this team for me each game feels like they are developing in real time, AMAZING. Cheers from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 I’m rooting for you guys GO H-TOWN 🔥🔥
For some reason every time Udoka sits Sengun or Reed he’s in the “hot seat” I wonder why? 🧐
I felt like the players played to their roles perfectly after that 1st qtr, KD shooting, Alpie bruising, Amen Slashing, Bari being in the right spot for the 3s, Tari causing chaos in a good way, Reed shooting, the Bench playing with energy……Why Udoka didnt have his team ready for the Suns revenge game boost in beyond me though, we need a change this offseason.
Dfs proly wont play for housten once again. I m expecting a vet guard trade by using his contract this summer to back up fvv
I don't know if this is how they will play but I am reassured by how Amen and Sengun played in the 4th quarter. Still, the vison is there. If the Rockets can get high-end performances from their core players consistently in the playoffs, they are a championship-caliber team this year!
Dillion brooks and Jalen green combined for 7-26 and Kevin Durant outscored both of them combined 😂Suns fans was pulling the "wait til we get healthy" bs
What Thompson said to green there was I moved you boy I moved you boy he said that a couple times 24:29
Rockets clearly wins the trade! Rockets were 41-19 last with Fred on the floor. They haven’t had one sec with him and have the same exact record as they had last year and can finish with a better record! They overachieved this season I dont care what anyone says they have Fred we are talking about them winning it all. This rockets team is playing very well and still have a chance to bring Fred back according to coach Ime. Rockets are the dark horse I believe they can pull it off!