Let's talk about Kevin Durant, Ime Udoka, Jabari Smith Jr., small ball lineups and that impressive Rockets win over the Hornets last night. www.youtube.com/watch?v=06Rw...

Talked on In The Loop about the Rockets’ win over the Hornets last night. go.audacy.com/iAReORE2U0b

Reed Sheppard should be in the game

Kevin Durant has been fantastic in every way in this game.

There he is

Respect the effort from the Rockets after that first quarter, but one of the things I was really watching out for after the All-Star break was the return of All-NBA level Alperen Sengun. We will wait.

The Rockets look much better operating out of these KD double teams tonight. I’ll give them that.

Did Rockets predictions and expectations after the All-Star break here with @jtgatlin.bsky.social Madison Moore & @bendubose.bsky.social on @lockedonrockets.bsky.social. www.youtube.com/watch?v=EinY...

I talked with Texans president Mike Tomon about moving the practice facility & HQ to the northwest; why that location made sense for them and what happens next. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ut8o...

Gonna talk about what’s next for the Rockets post All-Star break with the Rockets Collective crew pretty soon here: www.youtube.com/live/6drLg0g...

Let's talk about the Texans moving their headquarters and practice facility to the 'burbs: what it means and why it matters. www.youtube.com/watch?v=JX0V...

Rockets lose www.audacy.com/sportsradio6...

Jae'Sean Tate getting the Josh Okogie minutes (and really holding it down) is a development. #Rockets #AllFire

Kawhi Leonard really woke up in this 4th quarter but that was excellent defense from Kevin Durant and then the floater on the other end. The #Rockets need someone to take control of this game the way Kawhi has.

I get irrationally annoyed when the home team coughs up a lead late in the game, then there's a break in action and it's "Dance Cam" time. This ain't no time for dancing, everybody gotta lock in. #AllFire #Rockets

The #Rockets' turnovers are insane. And they've also gone cold shooting.

Can't understand why it's been so hard to get everyone onboard with this Reed Sheppard experience. Let's all just stay here. #Rockets

Tatsuya Imai on seeing Kevin Durant drain a dagger three from courtside seats: "It was really cool being able to see a player like KD who has been in the NBA so long to be able to execute in that pressure moment. That's inspiring and something I should definitely follow up."

Alperen Sengun with a grown-man series there, contesting at the rim at one end and throwing it down at the other. Reed Sheppard's shot appears to be back. This is all good.

Defense was solid, sometimes elite. They shot 57 percent from the field. About as good as you'd ask for to start the back end of a back-to-back by the Rockets.

Amen, Jabari and Sheppard putting in some good early minutes here at Toyota

Going live to talk about the Rockets' last two games, the Astros starting spring training and taking your questions at 1pm. 📺: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuib...

Rockets win www.audacy.com/sportsradio6...

Reed Sheppard is 13-of-22 from the field and shooting 50 percent from 3 in the Rockets’ last two games. Not too bad.

Got us a DFS 3 and an Amen dunk in transition to start the 4th. It's lit.

Strong 3rd quarter from the Rockets. They're shooting 11-of-21 from 3. Defense is solid. Just gotta close this one out.

Meanwhile, Purdue and Nebraska have a pretty good one going into overtime now.

Amen Thompson and and Alperen Sengun are a combined 2-of-3 from deep, so I consider the first half a success for the #Rockets.

It's a sloppy first half for sure but you see how much better the #Rockets' offense looks when it's simply running through Alperen Sengun and Reed Sheppard. Everyone else is just able to play.

Nice active hands from Reed Sheppard on the help defense but the effort wasn't there from everyone else on the extra possession. Timeout.

Impressive how the Rockets are up despite shooting 8-for-22 from the field so far, with KD 3-for-10. Difference is at the 3-point line (HOU 4-for-8; LAC 1-for-5).

Reposting from The Ringer: Eight teams, one generational draft, and no shame left to lose. The Ringer NBA staff previews the NBA’s Great Tank Off:

Enjoyed this Rockets Collective with @bradeauxnba.bsky.social, Will & @binkleyhoops.bsky.social last night. Talked Rockets concerns & how the improvement comes from within; Jabari Smith Jr. hooping lately; needing more from 2X All-Star Alperen Sengun 📺: youtube.com/watch?v=8JF5yGLPAB0&sttick=0

Really good night of hoop waiting on us here

4 marquee conference clashes tonight! 🍿 New York seeks 10 wins in 11 games 🍿 Kawhi (41 last game) vs. KD 🍿 Kia West ROTM Flagg, Mavs face Suns 🍿 Steph Castle: 40, 12 and 12 last game 📺 NBA TV & NBA League Pass

Rockets Collective tonight at 7:30 CST with the team playing back-to-back Tuesday & Wednesday. @bradeauxnba.bsky.social, Will @binkleyhoops.bsky.social & I tell you our concerns, observations & take your questions. 📺: www.youtube.com/live/8JF5yGL...

There it is

We’re another 3-and-out from us turning on Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire in the Scott house.

I’m enjoying all of this but the Super Bowl needs a touchdown. Can’t give us a Super Bowl with no touchdown.

Didn’t plan on really watching this game through a Texans lens. Not really necessary, these are really good teams. But this is a Texans-type game, which makes it a little bittersweet to watch.

No lie, there’s been 8 seconds left in Tennessee-Kentucky for about 10 minutes. Basketball is my favorite sport but college hoops can be unbearable at times.

Spent 8 hours of the day driving. I’m tired, boss. Not that young anymore.

We've got some things to discuss about these Rockets in about 30 minutes. www.youtube.com/watch?v=NK0R...

Reacting to the Rockets' approach to the NBA trade deadline here in about 10 minutes or so. www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYjN...

#Rockets trail #Celtics 49-42 at halftime. Derrick White and then Payton Pritchard off the Celtics' bench have outplayed every Rocket (both 5-of-11 with 14 points).

It's so great having Kevin Durant in Houston. All-time great still playing at a high level. But part of what I liked about him here was not having to overwork him (young core). And he's played more than anyone in this first half, with no Jaylen Brown on the other side.

It's shocking. Seems like it should be impossible for it to be as bad as it is right now.

Jabari Smith Jr. is THE bright spot for the Rockets so far tonight. On both ends of the floor.

Trade deadline special on @lockedonrockets.bsky.social with @jtgatlin.bsky.social & @bendubose.bsky.social here: youtu.be/ZITdPkp7EGQ?...

I'm on an island thinking the Rockets should be interested in James Harden or Giannis. I've got this only child syndrome where sometimes, I prefer to walk alone. www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhjl...