What Happened to the Rockets? Jokic Exposed Houston

What Happened to the Rockets? Jokic Exposed Houston

Houston Rockets fans… that one hurt. 🚨
In tonight’s show, we break down the brutal loss to the Denver Nuggets, how the Rockets went from competing to looking like last year’s team, and why Nikola Jokic completely took over the game in classic MVP fashion.
We dive into:
✔️ Why Alperen Şengün struggled and looked like he was pressing
✔️ Jokic’s ability to flip a switch and dominate whenever Denver needs it
✔️ The Rockets’ ongoing late-game closer problem
✔️ Kevin Durant not closing in previous losses and the pattern repeating
✔️ Reed Sheppard’s incredible shooting night and why Houston didn’t run actions for him late
✔️ How the Rockets got face-guarded, taken off their spots, and out-executed
✔️ The “old-school Rip Hamilton / Reggie Miller” actions Houston should be running
✔️ Why the Rockets’ offense stagnates when the pressure ramps up
✔️ The reality of the team’s Emirates Cup situation and the goofy floor
✔️ What this loss means moving forward
This Rockets team has shown flashes — but this loss exposed real issues with closing games, shot creation, and defensive matchups against elite teams like Denver.
Let us know in the comments:
Are the Rockets still trending upward or are these problems too familiar?

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