Rockets CRUSH Cavaliers Behind Kevin Durant’s 30-Point EXPLOSION And SUFFOCATING Defense
Rockets CRUSH Cavaliers Behind Kevin Durant’s 30-Point EXPLOSION And SUFFOCATING Defense
Houston Rockets crush Cleveland Cavaliers as Kevin Durant drops 30 points in just three quarters—is Houston’s defense becoming championship caliber?
Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) breaks down the Rockets’ commanding 117-100 victory, spotlighting Kevin Durant’s scoring spree and Reed Sheppard’s explosive 18-point, eight-assist, five-steal effort off the bench. The conversation highlights Houston’s defensive resurgence, fueled by Dorian Finney-Smith’s return and Tari Eason’s insertion into the starting lineup. New defensive wrinkles, rotation shifts, and the impact of Capela and Adams in Alperen Sengun’s absence take center stage as Gatlin analyzes how the Rockets locked down Donovan Mitchell and stifled Cleveland’s attack. Key topics include Houston’s transition offense, team chemistry, and how strategic coaching adjustments might shape their playoff destiny.
Can the Rockets’ improved defense and deep bench keep them among the Western Conference elite as their schedule softens? Don’t miss the expert insight on Houston’s path forward.
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29 comments
COMMENT: What was your favorite moment from the Rockets BLOWOUT against the Cavs?
Perhaps kd should play pg more often
I'm gonna need the garbage time players to cough up less of the point differential 😂
I will say that if the Rockets have any team's number in the league, it is absolutely the Cavs. Still a very solid win.
We cannot shoot as good at every game. Defence willnot look that good vs better teams, but still its nice to have such a win after many games with struggling. After sengun gets back and tari dfs addition finaly we can have a proper rotation.
Reed is slowly building up street cred, getting notice from the league. Props to Stone and team for the pick!
they can not fill in Alpi what are you saying , do you believe what you are saying, the vision of the game not many people have it , the consistency Alpi has tell me who else imcluding KD has that in the team
Without sengun it's better for Rockets. Sengun must trade.
"CRUSH"
DFS had a really strong game. Not showing on stats but his size and gravity opens up the game for everyone.
Kd goat 🐐
Cavs suck. Never tried to double KD. Kudos to Sheppard and Adams. Both must play more pick and roll. Exciting to see dunks of Aquaman and blocks of Capella.
I really like dfs.
Love that our defense is looking more like last year. That Tari effect is in full effect!
Jabari block at the rim, favorite moment. I love Jabari and his willingness to take the deal he took, learn from KD, his growth. Everything.
Why do you hate Evan Mobley so much 😭
Reed might literally be a Nash that can dunk. I see why phoenix wanted him. I can’t imagine him on that team right now going off
Casuals in this same comment section we’re calling to trade him mind you
Pay Tari he deserves it 💰 🤑 💲
Hack-a-Adams 🔥🔥🔥
Why is no one talking about how quietly consistent Jabari is? 15 – 18 pts 6 – 8 rebs? Strong defense?
I really hope Ime lets this Tari in the starting lineup have a good run.
Where the Lakers podcast?? You missed one
It amazes me how you guys lose patience with the team when they lose although they had players that would make a difference when they returned from injury
IDK why the Cavs are not double teaming KD? like wtf? Everytime KD touches the ball and got a single coverage with DHunter I know it's a bonus round 🤣
Props to Hunter a very good defender tho
There's always a special gear everytime KD is facing the Cavs, IDK why regardless of players who plays for that franchise, but KD always torches that team 😂
This is just for the algo… Go rockets 💪
Please contact as though this team still as issue that we need to fix
The call came from inside the house. After all the slander, we're seeing one of the things that separates Ime. That man names names and the why.ofc you never wanna see your coach being trashed either.