Rockets Defense COLLAPSES From 5th to 19th This Season | Amen Thompson TOO EXHAUSTED To Defend?

Houston Rockets' defense drops to 19th in the league despite boasting the NBA's top-ranked offense. Can they reclaim their defensive identity while maintaining offensive excellence?

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost SportsRadio 610’s Brandon Scott (@brandonkscott) to break down the Rockets' early-season defensive struggles, examining how losing three-fifths of their starting lineup—including Dillon Brooks and Fred VanVleet—has disrupted the chemistry that made them a top-5 defense last season. The discussion covers alarming transition defense statistics (13th percentile), Alperen Sengun's surprising three-point shooting breakthrough at 57%, and the critical question of Amen Thompson's role: should he operate primarily on-ball or off-ball? Statistical analysis reveals Thompson scores 2 points per possession on cuts but just 0.824 as a pick-and-roll handler, creating a strategic dilemma for Ime Udoka's rotation decisions.

Discover whether the Rockets can balance their offensive firepower with defensive improvement before the crucial 10-game benchmark.

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