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Kevin Durant CALLS GAME As Rockets RALLY Late Vs Pelicans, Amen Thompson & Reed Sheppard STEPPING UP

Houston Rockets stun the New Orleans Pelicans with Kevin Durant's clutch game-winning shot and Jabari Smith Jr.'s pivotal three-pointer—can this late rally solidify their spot in the Western Conference playoff race?

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) breaks down Houston's gritty 107-105 victory, spotlighting Durant's 32-point performance and Smith's timely shooting. The show examines Amen Thompson and Reed Shepard's standout games amid Alperen Şengün's absence, Ime Udoka's unconventional lineup choices, and the team's ongoing perimeter defense challenges against DeJounte Murray and Zion Williamson. Insights include lineup flexibility, Capela's rim protection, and the urgency to maintain the third seed as key matchups against the Los Angeles Lakers approach.

Is this the turning point for the Rockets' late-game execution? Don't miss expert analysis on Houston's playoff prospects and strategic adjustments as Locked On Rockets charts the team's path to postseason success.

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