Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) to discuss thoughts and key takeaways from Ime Udoka's one-on-one interview with Houston Rockets Courtside Reporter Vanessa Richardson, covering a variety of topics like how Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks have helped change the culture, growth of players like Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun, and Jabari Smith Jr., how rookies Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore are adjusting to the NBA, and what Udoka sees in Tari Eason.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to and discusses the Houston Rockets heartbreaking overtime loss to the Chicago Bulls 124-119 after and insane 4th quarter comeback spearheaded by Alperen Sengun. How Sengun dominated throughout the 4th quarter and overtime period, why was he MIA in the first half, Rockets defense holding the Bulls scoreless over the final 4:15 of regulation including Jabari Smith Jr. clamping DeMar DeRozan, poor late-game execution and inability to closeout the game after going up 119-114, Jalen's playmaking throughout the evening, why Cam Whitmore needs to start over Jae'Sean Tate and more.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Rockets Wire Editor Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) to discuss Alperen Sengun earning Western Conference Player of the Week honors, what the award symbolizes, Alpi's current All-Star campaign and his chances to make the team, good and bad Rockets trends over the last 5-10 games, including a regression on defense and Jalen Green's hot three-point shooting, as well as the roster's biggest need right now.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to and discusses the Houston Rockets 120-113 loss to the Miami Heat, their first game on a 6-game Eastern Conference road trip. The two main reasons why the Rockets lost this game after playing the Heat even through the first 24 minutes of action, Fred VanVleet and Alperen Sengun not getting enough help offensively, Ime Udoka trusting Cam Whitmore with more minutes and Cam looking REALLY GOOD in those minutes (+8 in a 7-point loss), Jalen Green and Jabari Smith Jr. have to be better offensively, what happens to the rotation once Dillon Brooks and Tari Eason are healthy and more.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost and NBA Draft enthusiast Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) react to and discuss the Houston Rockets 112-108 win on the second night of a back-to-back against the Milwaukee Bucks. How the Rockets defense slowed down the Bucks offense, Jabari Smith Jr. & Jeff Green huge on defense, off night for Alperen Sengun but still finding ways to impact the game, Houston bench outscoring Milwaukee bench 43-22 including some fantastic play from Amen Thompson & Cam Whitmore, a great "process" game for Jalen Green despite going 1-of-6 from deep and more.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to and discusses the Houston Rockets 112-101 win against the Brooklyn Nets, in which Alperen Sengun dropped 30 points and continued his streak of scoring 20+ in games. Why the Rockets struggled through the first half and how they cleaned things up in the third quarter, Sengun's ability to just turn on the scoring and takeover when he wants to, defensive game plan limiting the Nets offense, Fred VanVleet with another 20/10 game and why the shot profile from this game should be the one he has regularly, Ime Udoka trusting Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore with extended fourth quarter minutes, why Jalen Green's one quarter of good play after a bad first half isn't enough and more.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to and discusses the Houston Rockets 136-113 blowout win against former head coach Stephen Silas and the Detroit Pistons behind Alperen Sengun and Jalen Green dominating in the third quarter. Why Sengun got off to a slow start offensively and the adjustments made in the third quarter leading to him scoring 20 points and dishing out 4 dimes, Jalen Green being incredibly effective off-ball and running more two-man game with Alpi, Jabari Smith Jr. makes his return to the lineup, Jae'Sean Tate and Tari Eason slowing down Cade Cunningham, Amen Thompson vs Ausar Thompson on Twin Night, Cam Whitmore feasting in his garbage time minutes and more.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost and NBA Draft enthusiast Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) to discuss their Houston Rockets New Years resolutions, including Jalen Green getting back to the best version of himself, better discourse amongst Rockets fans, Alperen Sengun all-star campaign, better lineups and rotations from Ime Udoka, minutes for Cam Whitmore and more.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to and discusses the Houston Rockets 131-127 loss to the Joel Embiid-less Philadelphia 76ers and the controversial final play of the game involving Jalen Green and Jock Landale. How Jalen had his best game in weeks, should he have taken the final shot of the game, WHY was Landale on the floor for the final possession, Ime Udoka's defensive game plan on Tyrese Maxey not working, concerning trend as Rockets defense continues to slip, Fred VanVleet & Alperen Sengun continue to look great offensively and more.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to and discusses Eric Gordon's revenge game in the Houston Rockets 129-113 loss to the Phoenix Suns. Why the Rockets defensive game plan against Kevin Durant didn't work, how Eric Gordon was able to get going and knock down 7/11 from deep, is Jalen Green's shot back or was it just a one-off, Jabari Smith Jr. injured and what happens with the Rockets rotation now that he AND Dillon Brooks are both out, Cam Whitmore showing why he deserves more rotation minutes despite some mistakes and more.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to and discusses the Houston Rockets 123-117 loss to the Indiana Pacers, in which the NBA's No. 1 offense showed the No. 2 defense that three is still very much greater than two. Rockets unable to match the Pacers three-point shooting (19/43 vs 5/24), forcing turnovers and second chance points keeping Houston in the game, Alperen Sengun's monster 30/16/5 night and Indiana with no answer for him down low, Fred VanVleet spearheading the comeback late and taking the lead with just under two minutes to play, Jalen Green continues to struggle, but Ime Udoka goes on record to say there are "no plans" to bench him and more.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to and discusses the Houston Rockets pair of wins over the weekend, a 122-96 blowout vs the Dallas Mavericks and the 106-104 nail biter on the road vs the New Orleans Pelicans where Alperen Sengun had the best game of his NBA career with a career-high 37 points. Sengun's career night against the Pelicans and showing the qualities of a true star and leader, Tari Eason campaigning for Sengun to make the NBA All-Star team, Rockets defense down the stretch shutting down New Orleans, how Jabari Smith Jr.'s offensive role is growing, Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore showing flashes in garbage time, how much more time does Jalen Green get to figure himself out and more.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by special guest RocketsWatch Host Roosh Williams (@RooshWilliams) to react to and discuss the Houston Rockets 134-127 loss to the Atlanta Hawks, in which Jabari Smith Jr. had career-highs in points (34) and blocks (4). Why the Rockets defense struggled against the Hawks, how Atlanta exposed Alperen Sengun but why it shouldn't be a major concern moving forward, Jabari's career night and how he's showing flashes of being a star, Fred VanVleet with yet another 20/10 night and the team looking lost when he hits the bench, Jalen Green's continued offensive struggles and more.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Rockets Wire Editor Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) to discuss the Houston Rockets 135-130 overtime loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers and why this game got away from them in OT. The biggest reason the Rockets lost this game, Fred VanVleet's incredible night (27 pts, 17 ast, 2 TOs), Rockets late-game execution and decison-making, Alperen Sengun with a chance to win the game in regulation + playing through foul trouble, Tari Eason again with an enormous impact off the Rockets bench, closing out for the 3rd time in the last 4 games, why Jalen Green and Jabari Smith Jr. both struggled and the very different reasons for their struggles and more.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost and NBA Draft enthusiast Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) to discuss the Houston Rockets 128-119 loss to Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, and the Milwaukee Bucks. The two main reasons the Rockets lost this game, encouraging sings offensively from Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun two-man game, Jabari Smith Jr. feasting in the mid-range, seven Rockets scoring in double figures, interesting lineup and rotation decisions by head coach Ime Udoka, hypocritical officiating and missed calls leads to Dillon Brooks and Udoka both being ejected at the end and more.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to and discusses the Houston Rockets 103-96 win in Memphis against the Grizzlies, led by Dillon Brooks' 26 points as he got revenge against his former team. How Dillon came alive in the second half with 24 of his 26 points including a dagger three-pointer and steal to put the game away, Rockets defense slowing down Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr. after a rough first quarter, Tari Eason and Jeff Green changing the energy off the bench, Fred VanVleet steering the ship late, how Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun responded to being benched last game and more.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to and discusses the Houston Rockets 117-104 win against the Memphis Grizzlies, spearheaded by their 2022 draft class Jabari Smith Jr. and Tari Eason. How Tari's energy and spark off the bench changed this game, Jabari's becoming a more dynamic player offensively, immaculate postgame vibes and funny moments, why the Rockets struggled so much in the third quarter, Ime Udoka's reasoning and decision to bench Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun, how concerned should we be about their performances, Jeff Green's late start and huge impact closing out the game and more.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) to discuss and review how the Houston Rockets look 1/4 of the way through this NBA season, how the team's identity has come together, biggest surprises of the year so far, Jalen Green's struggles, and the Rockets new practice facility coming summer 2024.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to and discusses the Houston Rockets ugly revenge W against the San Antonio Spurs 93-82. Why the offense was so funky early on because of Victor Wembanyama, Tari Eason saving the day in the fourth quarter while playing through sickness, defense keeping the Spurs in check despite offensive struggles, Ime Udoka trusting Alperen Sengun late even after his first half struggles, Amen Thompson's return to the lineup and impact on rotation minutes going forward and more.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost and NBA Draft enthusiast Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) to react to and discuss the Houston Rockets rollercoaster 114-106 win against the Denver Nuggets, their first road win of the season. How the Rockets survived going ice cold in the fourth quarter, strong third quarter play led by Jalen Green creating a buffer before the collapse late, questionable decisions by Ime Udoka down the stretch, defense shutting down Nikola Jokic, Dillon Brooks clamping Jamal Murray and more.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to and discusses the Houston Rockets 9th straight home win, 110-101 against the OKC Thunder, sparked by some lights-out shooting from Aaron Holiday off the bench. How Rockets defensive gameplan putting Alperen Sengun on Josh Giddey worked, Sengun completely outplaying Chet Holmgren on both ends, Holiday with an insane 6/7 three-point shooting off the bench helping to closeout the game, Jabari Smith Jr. with a career-high 18(!) rebounds playing a lot of backup five minutes with no Jeff Green available, Dill Brooks' defending Shai Gilgeous-Alexander without fouling, Amen Thompson 29/16/10 triple-double in his return playing for the Vipers, Cam Whitmore with 28 points in the same game for RGV, how Amen & Aaron can coexist in the rotation and more.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Rockets Wire Editor Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) to play and discuss Houston Rockets "real or fake" with topics such as Ime Udoka's coaching success, Alperen Sengun's All-Star chances, Jalen Green's shooting inconsistency, Jabari Smith Jr.'s defense, Dillon Brooks' unselfish play, Fred VanVleet's playmaking and more.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to and discusses the Houston Rockets 107-97 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers in which Ime Udoka was ejected for jawing with LeBron James after calling out the Lakers moments before. Why Udoka was ejected, the build-up and aftermath of the play, the Rockets incredible first quarter spearheaded by Jalen Green & Alperen Sengun, the complete collapse in the second quarter where Austin Reaves became unstoppable, uncharacteristic turnovers from Fred VanVleet and Jeff Green, Jalen only scoring 2 points across three quarters, why it's time to take a look a Cam Whitmore and more.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) to react to and discuss Alperen Sengun's appearence on Podcast P with Paul George, sharing favorite moments and takeaways from the interview before shifting the focus to Jalen Green and his season so far, how he's been the Houston Rockets X factor, why he has been inconsistent, areas he's improved in, ways Ime Udoka believes Jalen can be more consistent and more.

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) reacts to and discusses the Houston Rockets 121-115 loss to the Dallas Mavericks, leaving them still winless on the road AND eliminated from the NBA in-season tournament. How the Rockets poor fouling and specific mistakes from Jae'Sean Tate, Tari Eason, and Dillon Brooks against Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving lost them this game, Ime Udoka's frustration postgame, Alperen Sengun's slow start but big finish vs Dereck Lively, Jabari Smith Jr. becoming a bigger weapon offensively, Jalen Green's incredibly concerning home/road shooting splits and more.