Rockets FINISH Hawks Behind Alperen Sengun 2nd Half TAKEOVER | Kevin Durant Defensive CONSISTENCY?

Houston Rockets dominate late as Alperen Sengun powers past the Atlanta Hawks for a 120-110 victory—can Sengun's All-NBA rise spark a deep postseason push for Houston? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost and NBA Draft enthusiast Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) to break down the Rockets’ gritty up-hill battle, spotlighting Sengun’s second-half takeover, Reed Sheppard’s spark, and key defensive stands that fueled a game-changing 20-2 run. Analysis covers Jabari Smith Jr.'s underrated contributions, Kevin Durant’s uneven defensive effort, and persistent turnover issues threatening Houston’s championship ambitions. The discussion explores Ime Udoka’s timely adjustments, the Rockets’ fast-paced offense, and how the bench depth with Tari Eason and Sheppard added decisive energy. Can Houston iron out sloppy starts and improve transition defense before the next showdown with the Milwaukee Bucks?