Rockets Close Preseason STRONG Vs Thunder | Amen & Sengun CARRY Early, Bogdan Bogdanovic Goes CRAZY

Rockets Close Preseason STRONG Vs Thunder | Amen & Sengun CARRY Early, Bogdan Bogdanovic Goes CRAZY

Houston Rockets dominate Oklahoma City Thunder in a preseason finale, showcasing Amen Thompson’s explosive dunks and Alperen Sengun’s two-way impact. Can this new-look Rockets squad finally turn last season’s vision into reality?

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost 95.7 The Fan’s Brandon Scott (@brandonkscott) break down how Fred VanVleet’s return reshapes Houston’s rotation, unlocks Amen Thompson’s potential, and creates more lineup flexibility with shooters like Bogdan Bogdanovic and Reed Sheppard. The conversation highlights Jabari Smith Jr.’s shooting woes, the improved ball movement and defensive intensity, and how Ime Udoka’s evolving substitution patterns forecast a deeper, more resilient Rockets team. Plus, insights on transition defense, key bench contributions, and how Houston matches up against NBA contenders.

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