A win is a win?
No, fuck that.
This game was one of the most disgusting pieces of basketball I have seen in a very long time. What We Learned Houston Rockets Edition: Game 37.
Let’s get in to it.
The Jalen Green discourse is beginning to become pointless. We know who he is right now. Peak definition of the streakiest guy on the court at all times.
While he didn’t shoot us out of the game in the fourth, actually only shooting one shot on zero points in the quarter, you can’t help but feel bad for him. Even during games like this where he still did score 28, it was hell and a half trying to get there.
You know who does know how to close out games, coach young players, and make seemingly every mid-ranger he throws up? Fred VanFuckingVleet. A guy that has not nearly received enough credit as to being the glue for this team.
Perhaps no player deserves more credit for the win than Fred VanVleet.
— Itamar (@Itamar_17_10) January 13, 2024
The man put up 20 PTS, 12 AST, 3 STL and 2 BLK on 61 TS% with ZERO turnovers. Incredible productivity & efficiency.
Also led the Rockets down the stretch. Without him, they wouldn't be sniffing the play-in. pic.twitter.com/Bqh6yFgvZr
Worth every penny.
While our squad isn’t in the greatest of positions to make a DEEP playoff run, being above .500 at this point of the season is exceeding expectations. And who knows? The Rockets are looking to be buyers this deadline. Jock Landale, Victor Oladipo, and some picks for a Clint Capela? Jonathan Kuminga? Who’s to say.
Fred is the mastermind behind all of this. Running the floor with little to no risk of turnovers is the epitome of a true point guard. Tyrese Haliburton, who? Just kidding.
Last night in Detroit was all-around-weird. Reggie Bullock Jr. got over 20 minutes of play, and Cam Whitmore and Amen Thompson got 15 and 8 respectively. I get that it’s a battered and bruised Pistons team with no Cade, no help, and no wins, but can we please play every game like we want to win? that first half was absolutely brutal to watch.
Here’s what Amen looked like in limited time last night.
Here, I compiled everything Amen Thompson did or didn't do last night. The gist of it:
— Itamar (@Itamar_17_10) January 13, 2024
– 2 Great passes that led to FTs
– 2 Steals & a great front
– 2 Plays he could've helped but didn't
– 1-2 FG in PNR including a very nice finish
Please explain to me how he only got 8 MIN. pic.twitter.com/0lqoXngiJP
Sengun doing the usual 2nd half magic and Jabari Smith Jr. being the unsung hero along with FVV last night is what truly made us eek out this win.
That Jaden Ivey bank three to win going in and out of the basket had me clenching body parts I didn’t even know could. Scary hours for real. Dude is going to be great for years to come.
Jaden Ivey : 18 points on 8-19 shooting, 1-6 from 3, 1-4 from the FT line, 7 rebounds & 8 assists in 28 minutes (Missed the potential go-ahead 3 with 2.1 seconds left) pic.twitter.com/AkGipuKEnF
— Lee Harvey (@MusikFan4Life) January 13, 2024
Time for a Texans playoff game and a Rockets vs. Celtics on the road during a back to back. Fuuuuuuck me. At least one of the squads has a good chance of winning.
Let’s enjoy the moment and see what happens. You know I will.
Thank you for reading as always.
See y’all soon. What We Learned Houston Rockets Edition: Game 37.
