Houston Rockets Review: Alperen Sengun... All-Star? Amen Thompson's Ceiling, 2nd Half Expectations

Can the Houston Rockets secure a top-four seed in the playoffs? With standout performances from Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson, the Rockets are making waves in the NBA. 

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Rockets Wire Editor Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) to dive into the midseason evaluations of key players like Sengun, Tari Eason, Amen Thompson, and rookie Reed Sheppard, analyzing who's been the team's MVP and Most Improved Player so far, while also setting high expectations for the second half of the season. They explore the Rockets' evolving strategies and potential playoff matchups, highlighting the impact of players like Jalen Green and Jabari Smith Jr. as well.

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