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SGA is elite no doubt but what can a defender do when they get a forearm to the chest?

SGA is elite no doubt but what can a defender do when they get a forearm to the chest?

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Here was Ime response when asked about possibly moving Reed into the starting lineup for Amen. “Not right now if ever”

Here was Ime response when asked about possibly moving Reed into the starting lineup for Amen. “Not right now if ever”

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See how Durant tells Jabari to get the ball to Sengun and how by doing that Jabari got a much better shot. Sengun is the offensive hub and will control the offense this season

See how Durant tells Jabari to get the ball to Sengun and how by doing that Jabari got a much better shot. Sengun is the offensive hub and will control the offense this season

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This is what I have said over and over again about Sengun. He could easily get frustrated and force shots over double teams but he is willing to do whatever it takes to win. Great pass by Sengun.

This is what I have said over and over again about Sengun. He could easily get frustrated and force shots over double teams but he is willing to do whatever it takes to win. Great pass by Sengun.

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Two incorrect calls in the last two minutes/overtime of the Rockets-Lakers game, according to the NBA. 1st was a missed lane violation that should have been called on Marcus Smart, which would have made it a 4-point Rockets lead instead of 3 with 25 seconds left. Of course the Lakers tied the game with a 3 immediately after this free throw. 2nd was a LeBron rebound in overtime that should have been out of bounds, where the Rockets got the ball back immediately after.

Two incorrect calls in the last two minutes/overtime of the Rockets-Lakers game, according to the NBA. 1st was a missed lane violation that should have been called on Marcus Smart, which would have made it a 4-point Rockets lead instead of 3 with 25 seconds left. Of course the Lakers tied the game with a 3 immediately after this free throw. 2nd was a LeBron rebound in overtime that should have been out of bounds, where the Rockets got the ball back immediately after.

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You know Sengun’s confidence is at an all time high from 3 when he is pulling up from 30 ft with zero hesitation

You know Sengun’s confidence is at an all time high from 3 when he is pulling up from 30 ft with zero hesitation

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Alperen Sengun was ready to move his team to the finals but moved them to the round of eight for now. 🎥: Alperen Sengun Instagram

Alperen Sengun was ready to move his team to the finals but moved them to the round of eight for now. 🎥: Alperen Sengun Instagram

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However you feel about Jalen Green one thing that has been evident this offseason. Jalen has spent a good amount of time working on his midrange game. 🎥 Via Jalen Green IG

However you feel about Jalen Green one thing that has been evident this offseason. Jalen has spent a good amount of time working on his midrange game. 🎥 Via Jalen Green IG

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Mutual basketball excellence between Ja Morant and Jalen Green.

Mutual basketball excellence between Ja Morant and Jalen Green.

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I asked Coach Udoka if him and his coaching staff put an emphasis on not fouling SGA or does he want his team to play the same way they have all season. “We know he likes to bait fouls so we have to be smart with that smarter than we were against Doncic.”

I asked Coach Udoka if him and his coaching staff put an emphasis on not fouling SGA or does he want his team to play the same way they have all season. “We know he likes to bait fouls so we have to be smart with that smarter than we were against Doncic.”

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One example of the Rockets' offensive issues on some of their possessions. Sengun was looking for some type of player movement, but everyone was stationary, and the possession ended with a contested mid-range shot as the clock went down.

One example of the Rockets' offensive issues on some of their possessions. Sengun was looking for some type of player movement, but everyone was stationary, and the possession ended with a contested mid-range shot as the clock went down.

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Just seems the Rockets are still trying to figure out how to consistently get the ball to KD

Just seems the Rockets are still trying to figure out how to consistently get the ball to KD

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Heartbreaking loss by Türkiye but despite that what a run by Alperen Sengun and Turkiye. Barely mentioned outside of Türkiye to start the tournament and came away with the first silver medal since 2001.

Heartbreaking loss by Türkiye but despite that what a run by Alperen Sengun and Turkiye. Barely mentioned outside of Türkiye to start the tournament and came away with the first silver medal since 2001.

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Alperen Sengun decided to join the press during Jabari press conference

Alperen Sengun decided to join the press during Jabari press conference

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Here was Ime response to the Kevin Durant burner allegations. “I don't really live in that world or comment on social media or Twitter or any of that so don't pay it much attention at all.”

Here was Ime response to the Kevin Durant burner allegations. “I don't really live in that world or comment on social media or Twitter or any of that so don't pay it much attention at all.”

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Draymond nothing but net. Aaron Holiday almost fell out of his seat laughing so hard

Draymond nothing but net. Aaron Holiday almost fell out of his seat laughing so hard

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Fred VanVleet and Rockets coaches in Turkey working alongside Alperen Sengun. We saw different Rocket players working out together a lot last offseason and that played a big role in the Rockets 52 win season. Ime Udoka and his coaching staff have made it a point to go all over not just the country but the world to work with players during the offseason. 🎥IG: ertanbedir1

Fred VanVleet and Rockets coaches in Turkey working alongside Alperen Sengun. We saw different Rocket players working out together a lot last offseason and that played a big role in the Rockets 52 win season. Ime Udoka and his coaching staff have made it a point to go all over not just the country but the world to work with players during the offseason. 🎥IG: ertanbedir1

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Jabari Smith on if he cares if he is starting or not. “I’ve been out so long I am just ready play I don’t care if I start or what.”

Jabari Smith on if he cares if he is starting or not. “I’ve been out so long I am just ready play I don’t care if I start or what.”

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Reed was asked if youth or lack experience played a part in his late turnover “No I have played basketball long enough. Dribbling up the court with 30 seconds is dribbling up the court with 30 seconds.”

Reed was asked if youth or lack experience played a part in his late turnover “No I have played basketball long enough. Dribbling up the court with 30 seconds is dribbling up the court with 30 seconds.”

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I’ve wondered for years if elite shooters like Kevin Durant even see or notice defenders when they take jump shots or if they only see the basket. I asked KD about that after the game “Sometimes when I lose focus I look at my defender and look for a split second back at the rim and I miss. I try to stay conscious no matter what keep my eye on the rim stay with my fundamentals.”

I’ve wondered for years if elite shooters like Kevin Durant even see or notice defenders when they take jump shots or if they only see the basket. I asked KD about that after the game “Sometimes when I lose focus I look at my defender and look for a split second back at the rim and I miss. I try to stay conscious no matter what keep my eye on the rim stay with my fundamentals.”

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Here, Alperen was asked why his team could be different, given that no NVA team has ever come back from a 0-3 deficit. “I am pretty sure no one is giving up in this series and we believe in each other.”

Here, Alperen was asked why his team could be different, given that no NVA team has ever come back from a 0-3 deficit. “I am pretty sure no one is giving up in this series and we believe in each other.”

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Alperen Sengun with famous Turkish Chef Emir Elidemir. 🎥Alperen Sengun IG

Alperen Sengun with famous Turkish Chef Emir Elidemir. 🎥Alperen Sengun IG

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Ime was asked if he takes some pride in the fact that teams are starting to copy their double big lineup. Ime said he has noticed the change and how it is a copy cat league. Ime also said with a little smile on his face. “Everybody trying to be like us. They can’t really do it like us but take a little pride I guess.”

Ime was asked if he takes some pride in the fact that teams are starting to copy their double big lineup. Ime said he has noticed the change and how it is a copy cat league. Ime also said with a little smile on his face. “Everybody trying to be like us. They can’t really do it like us but take a little pride I guess.”

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KD just loves basketball. Even after playing 37 minutes, he is still giving the other team's young guys pointers they can use for the rest of their careers.

KD just loves basketball. Even after playing 37 minutes, he is still giving the other team's young guys pointers they can use for the rest of their careers.

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Here Rafael talks about what went into the decision to trade Cam Whitmore. “I just think we’re not a developmental team any more”

Here Rafael talks about what went into the decision to trade Cam Whitmore. “I just think we’re not a developmental team any more”

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Probably the most interesting part of Ime Udoka's postgame was his discussion of the future roster, what they need to address, and not just depending on Fred and Steven coming back. “Do need to address some needs, the lack of shooting at times.” Ime went on to say maybe looking at a backup point guard and also said “Have some very interesting conversations having a little bit more of a mix instead of some duplicates out there.”

Probably the most interesting part of Ime Udoka's postgame was his discussion of the future roster, what they need to address, and not just depending on Fred and Steven coming back. “Do need to address some needs, the lack of shooting at times.” Ime went on to say maybe looking at a backup point guard and also said “Have some very interesting conversations having a little bit more of a mix instead of some duplicates out there.”

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Alperen Sengun greeted by fans and celebrating Türkiye semi final win over Greece.

Alperen Sengun greeted by fans and celebrating Türkiye semi final win over Greece.

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Alperen Sengun talks about how his mentality has changed from last season; now, he doesn't let missed shots affect his approach in a game. “Missing, making doesn't matter, end of the day, I am still taking that shot.”

Alperen Sengun talks about how his mentality has changed from last season; now, he doesn't let missed shots affect his approach in a game. “Missing, making doesn't matter, end of the day, I am still taking that shot.”

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Kevin Durant praises Victor Wembanyama and talks about what he will face the rest of his career. “His jump shots getting better his instincts of the game is getting better his fundamentals are getting better so for the rest of his career he is going to be guarded with physical defense and with two or three guys.”

Kevin Durant praises Victor Wembanyama and talks about what he will face the rest of his career. “His jump shots getting better his instincts of the game is getting better his fundamentals are getting better so for the rest of his career he is going to be guarded with physical defense and with two or three guys.”

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KD response to the burner account allegations. “I’m not here to get into Twitter nonsense. My teammates know what it is, we’ve been locked in the whole”

KD response to the burner account allegations. “I’m not here to get into Twitter nonsense. My teammates know what it is, we’ve been locked in the whole”

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Amen Thompson talks how Dillon Brooks impacted the team and how he knows Dillon antics so they don’t bother him. “Just playing him he is doing the antics on me now. It’s fine I just laugh because I’m like yo bro I know you.”

Amen Thompson talks how Dillon Brooks impacted the team and how he knows Dillon antics so they don’t bother him. “Just playing him he is doing the antics on me now. It’s fine I just laugh because I’m like yo bro I know you.”

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Dillon Brooks claimed the Rockets were flopping, holding and grabbing all night “I’ve never seen so many flops being rewarded on the other side. It honestly felt like I was in a FIBA game.”

Dillon Brooks claimed the Rockets were flopping, holding and grabbing all night “I’ve never seen so many flops being rewarded on the other side. It honestly felt like I was in a FIBA game.”

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I asked Coach Udoka: With the team struggling to make shots and Durant finishing 4th in shot attempts in Game 2, will we say Durant starts in the midrange more often and less often as the initiator of the offense, making it harder to double-team him? “Yeah I think it's a balance for sure the main things is the turnovers and us not being agressive out of it or converting out if it.”

I asked Coach Udoka: With the team struggling to make shots and Durant finishing 4th in shot attempts in Game 2, will we say Durant starts in the midrange more often and less often as the initiator of the offense, making it harder to double-team him? “Yeah I think it's a balance for sure the main things is the turnovers and us not being agressive out of it or converting out if it.”

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Here, Kim Davis asked Alperen what he learned from last year's playoffs and how he has grown from that experience. Sengun said facing Golden State was the best first playoff experience he could have had, especially going against Draymond Green. “Draymond was amazing and taught me alot and this matchups now I know what I am going to do going out there. I can't be soft, I go over there and dominate and mental matters alot.”

Here, Kim Davis asked Alperen what he learned from last year's playoffs and how he has grown from that experience. Sengun said facing Golden State was the best first playoff experience he could have had, especially going against Draymond Green. “Draymond was amazing and taught me alot and this matchups now I know what I am going to do going out there. I can't be soft, I go over there and dominate and mental matters alot.”

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Ime Udoka on why he made the change to the starting lineup replacing Tari with Reed Sheppard. “Wanted to have more spacers out there some shooting and have different guys that can handle and do some things.”

Ime Udoka on why he made the change to the starting lineup replacing Tari with Reed Sheppard. “Wanted to have more spacers out there some shooting and have different guys that can handle and do some things.”

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Kevin Durant had 8 assists again tonight on the Rockets win over the Suns. I asked KD what it means to a teams chemistry to have your star player be a willing passer. “Builds confidence in everybody. My teammates know I can take any shot I want. I can come down and shoot 20 shots in a row and everybody wouldn’t complain about it but in order for them to feel involved and feel like they contributed we all have to play together.

Kevin Durant had 8 assists again tonight on the Rockets win over the Suns. I asked KD what it means to a teams chemistry to have your star player be a willing passer. “Builds confidence in everybody. My teammates know I can take any shot I want. I can come down and shoot 20 shots in a row and everybody wouldn’t complain about it but in order for them to feel involved and feel like they contributed we all have to play together.

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Ime was asked a follow up question to his earlier comment when asked what is different about this years team and why it doesn't have the same edge. “Some personnel went out that door that bring that.” Ime went on to say that they still have enough players who dies bring that energy.

Ime was asked a follow up question to his earlier comment when asked what is different about this years team and why it doesn't have the same edge. “Some personnel went out that door that bring that.” Ime went on to say that they still have enough players who dies bring that energy.

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I asked Ime Udoka if he feels Kevin Durant teammates are getting more comfortable knowing where to get the ball to him on the court “I think guys are understanding who he is” Ime went onto to talk about how Steven makes it a point to get the ball to KD especially after offensive rebounds.”

I asked Ime Udoka if he feels Kevin Durant teammates are getting more comfortable knowing where to get the ball to him on the court “I think guys are understanding who he is” Ime went onto to talk about how Steven makes it a point to get the ball to KD especially after offensive rebounds.”

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