ClutchFans Game Thread: Rockets @ Jazz 3/27/2025

Took care of business tonight.

 

Ime benched brooks and fvv and let the kids play. Amazing.

 

It's because they're assholes. Every single person in Utah

 

I do

 

Probably told him that Duke guy can’t guard you lol

 

Dallas beat Orlando and Sacramento is up Big (at the moment) against Portland.

 

Is this good?

 

Where is Sengun in that list?

 

Summary is the same old stuff.

Rockets were outshot in a huge way (8%), but winning o-rebounds 18-3 (51/32 overall) and TOs 15-9 gave them a such an advantage in FGAs (101-79) they almost couldn't lose.

Alpi's dominance on offense made up for Fred being a 34 min flat tire.

The Terror Twins were effective and noticeable even though they didn't have many steals. Tell you what: The guy I trust the most to get two hands on a defensive rebound and NOT get the ball knocked free is Amen.

The defense was terrible. Way too many miscues. This is why the Jazz went 11/23 from long range and shot 54%. If the Rockets had been decent on defense, this would have been a 20+ point blowout and Cam might have played. What a tragedy!

Alpi exploding was really encouraging. He played with purpose on offense from the opening tip, which he hadn't done in a while.

 

Jalen Green entered for Fred at the 7:40 mark w/the #Rockets up 94-90

Went 3-4 (1-2 on 3s), 1-1 on FTs, w/4 asts, 2 rebounds, a +7, & no TOs to key a 27-20 finish

Scored or assisted on 16 of the final 27 points. (Fred didn't re-enter)

Love Ime trusting him

 

Yep, just as good as 5,891 points, 1,103 rebounds, and 1,006 assists

 

Jalen has grown a ton this season. I don't love him handling the ball, but his overall game has improved so much it's unreal.

 

Missed the 4th qtr and came back to see a Hou win + LAL and MEM both lost. What a perfect day!

 

He benched his sons for the first time.

 

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