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GAME NIGHT: Houston Rockets' Season DERAILED as Fred VanVleet Suffers ACL Tear | Can Amen Thompson Save it?
Episode Notes
In this episode of Locked On NBA Game Night, hosts Nick Angstadt and Camille Davis discuss the devastating news of Fred VanVleet's ACL injury and its implications for the Houston Rockets. They explore who needs to step up in VanVleet's absence, with a focus on Amen Thompson and Reed Sheppard. The hosts analyze the pressure on young players like Sheppard and debate the Rockets' leadership void. They also touch on the financial constraints limiting Houston's options to replace VanVleet. The conversation shifts to a lighthearted segment about surprising NBA players with awards, proposing creative scenarios for future presentations.
0:00 Fred VanVleet injury impacts Houston Rockets
10:38 Reed Sheppard faces immense pressure to step up
21:02 Trae Young vs Patrick Beverley feud breakdown
24:33 Viral moments for NBA awards like the WNBA