Rockets CHALLENGES As Amen Thompson GROWS Into New Role | Reed Sheppard Shows Flashes Of BRILLIANCE

Rockets CHALLENGES As Amen Thompson GROWS Into New Role | Reed Sheppard Shows Flashes Of BRILLIANCE

Houston Rockets navigate a quarter-season crossroads as Amen Thompson takes on point guard duties while Fred VanVliet remains sidelined. Can Thompson’s mixed results as a primary initiator boost the team’s offensive ceiling, or is his brilliance best utilized off the ball? Reed Shepherd’s breakout performances and star equity surge have fans questioning if Houston already has their playoff-ready point guard waiting in the wings.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly co-hosts Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks), Brandon Scott (@brandonkscott), and Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) debate the Rockets’ evolving strategy, defensive leadership void left by Dillon Brooks, and major improvements from Jabari Smith Jr. and Alperen Sengun. The crew highlights Houston’s surprising top-five offensive rating despite low three-point volume, Josh Okogie’s unsung impact, and how injuries have accelerated development for the young core. Will the Rockets’ unconventional approach set a new NBA trend, and can this group maintain their momentum heading into the playoffs?

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