Rockets CRUSH Pelicans Behind VINTAGE Alperen Sengun TWO-WAY Game & Second Quarter SURGE

Houston Rockets crush the New Orleans Pelicans with Alperen Şengün’s vintage performance—are the Rockets back on track for a playoff push? Şengün explodes for 36 points, 13 rebounds, and seven assists, reasserting himself as Houston’s centerpiece, while Jabari Smith Jr. and Amen Thompson provide timely boosts on both ends. Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) spotlights second-quarter dominance, aggressive rebounding, and key moments including Şengün’s highlight-reel lob to Thompson before halftime. Analysis covers the Rockets’ renewed defensive energy, improved three-point shooting, and the bench impact from Clint Capela and Aaron Holiday. With Kevin Durant having an off night, Houston’s depth steps up, showing their potential when all gears click. Insightful reflections on Ime Udoka's rotational tweaks and the implications for a deep postseason run. Can Şengün and the Rockets sustain this momentum against the New York Knicks? Don’t miss this breakdown of Houston Rockets basketball at its best.