Houston Rockets Vs Portland Trail Blazers Preview: Alperen Sengun's Improved Defense Key To Success

Houston Rockets Vs Portland Trail Blazers Preview: Alperen Sengun's Improved Defense Key To Success Can the Houston Rockets maintain their momentum against the Portland Trailblazers? With the NBA In-Season Tournament adding an extra layer of intrigue, this matchup promises to be a thrilling showdown. Explore how the Rockets top-three defense, led by a much-improved Alperen Sengun and the Terror Twins Amen Thompson and Tari Eason, is reshaping their season, while the Blazers young pieces of Shaedon Sharpe and Donovan Clingan have flashed great potential, former No. 3 overall pick Scoot Henderson has faced challenges. Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by Mike Richman (@Locked On Blazers) for a Locked On Crossover to dissect the strategies and key players that could tip the scales in these pivotal games. They also discuss the impact of veteran players Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks on the Rockets success and speculate on potential defensive matchups. Don't miss this engaging analysis of the Rockets and Blazers evolving dynamics. Tune in for expert insights and predictions that could redefine your understanding of these teams' paths forward. #Rockets #NBA #AlperenSengun DAILY LOCKED ON ROCKETS NEWSLETTER: https://newsletters.lockedonpodcasts.com/nba/rockets/coming-soon 📺 Subscribe On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LockedOnRockets 📲 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JTGatlin & https://twitter.com/LockedOnRockets 🎧 Follow/Subscribe/Listen: Locked On Rockets Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnRockets Locked On NBA Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local perspective. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks – Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONNBA and get $50 instantly when you play $5! You don't even need to win to receive the $50 bonus, it's guaranteed! Prizepicks. Run Your Game. Click Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNBA Chime – Make your fall finances a little greener by working towards your financial goals with Chime. Open your account in 2 minutes at chime.com/NBA. Chime. Feels like progress.  BetterHelp – This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Rediscover your curiosity with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA today to get 10% off your first month. Gametime – Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel – You can start the season with a big return on FanDuel. New customers can place a FIVE DOLLAR bet and you’ll get started with ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS - if you win your first FIVE DOLLAR BET ! Visit FANDUEL.COM to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #HoustonRockets #Rockets #NBA #JalenGreen #AlperenSengun #JabariSmithJr #TariEason #AmenThompson #CamWhitmore #ReedSheppard #FredVanVleet #DillonBrooks #JeffGreen #StevenAdams #JaeSeanTate #JockLandale #AaronHoliday #NateWilliams #NFalyDante #JackMcVeigh