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Checking In On Rockets’ Jumbo-Ball “Point Guard”

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The Houston Rockets have been experimenting this season. Faced with the season-long absence of starting point guard Fred VanVleet, the Rockets have been playing jumbo ball. A lot of the focus on this approach goes on the double big duo of Alperen Sengun and Steven Adams. But how has the Rockets’ six-foot-seven point guard, Amen Thompson, been handling his new role? Checking In … [Read more...] about Checking In On Rockets’ Jumbo-Ball “Point Guard”

Gilgeous-Alexander’s 33 points in 3 quarters power Thunder to 14th straight win

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points in three quarters as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Dallas Mavericks 132-111. It was the Thunder's 14th straight win, improving their record to 22-1. Gilgeous-Alexander made 10 of 12 field goals and 11 of 12 free throws. He scored at least 20 points for the 95th straight game, the second-longest streak in league history. Chet … [Read more...] about Gilgeous-Alexander’s 33 points in 3 quarters power Thunder to 14th straight win

Revisiting The Kevin Durant Trade

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After a dismal 2024-25 regular season, Kevin Durant was traded to the Houston Rockets as part of the largest trade in NBA history. In return, the Phoenix Suns received three draft picks– Khaman Maluach, Rasheer Fleming and Koby Brea— along with Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks. Both teams have started the season above .500 going into Friday night’s matchup at the Toyota Center. … [Read more...] about Revisiting The Kevin Durant Trade