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Alperen Sengun All-Star SNUB | Amen Thompson LEADS Rockets Past Mavs & Kevin Durant CARRIES Vs Hawks

Houston Rockets rocked by Alperen Sengun’s All-Star snub—will he get the last laugh after the break? Can Amen Thompson and Houston’s elite role players keep propelling the Rockets, even when stars struggle?

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) unpacks the All-Star selections that ignited fan debate, questioning why Sengun was overlooked in favor of names like Chet Holmgren and LeBron James. The episode breaks down Houston’s gritty 111-107 victory over the Dallas Mavericks, powered by rising star Amen Thompson, a rejuvenated Jabari Smith Jr., and clutch performances from Josh Okogie. Listeners get insight into the Rockets’ dominant home record, Houston’s reliance on its supporting cast, and the potential silver lining of Sengun’s missed All-Star nod: valuable rest before a high-stakes playoff push. Plus, reflection on a convincing win over the Atlanta Hawks and critical analysis of Ime Udoka’s rotations set the stage for a jam-packed trade deadline week.

Is Houston’s underdog mentality the key to their late-season surge?

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