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Rockets LESSONS From Other Playoff Contenders: Talent EVALUATION, Defensive SCHEMES & More

Rockets LESSONS From Other Playoff Contenders: Talent EVALUATION, Defensive SCHEMES & More

Houston Rockets face a widening gap as the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs showcase dominant youth and shrewd talent evaluation in the NBA playoffs. Can the Rockets learn from the Thunder's pipeline of second-round standouts and the Spurs’ bold trades to close the gulf in the Western Conference? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) spotlights how organizational luck, smart drafting, and in-house development separate contenders from followers.

Key discussion points include the Rockets’ struggles…

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