Tonight’s game against the Knicks was just another example of how the league rewards floppers like Brunson. It’s frustrating to watch because Jalen has one of the worst whistles in the league. There are very few games where he gets 8+ free throws, yet he doesn’t play any differently when he does. The inconsistency in officiating is glaring—if you’re not seen as a “star,” you don’t get the same respect. The top guys all know how to sell contact, and it’s time for Jalen to adapt and start getting those calls by using more craftiness and exaggeration. To take that next step in his game, he needs to master the art of drawing fouls. If he starts getting the calls he deserves, we’ll see more 30- and 40-point performances because he’s a rhythm player. When the refs don’t give him the whistle, it clearly affects his game, and you can see the frustration.
He doesnt have to go to the level harden did. Those harden days were good times when he wasn't shooting 20 plus free throws tho lol
Shai, brunson and etc does it so I don't see a problem with it. It's a skill. The Broadway knicks tonight open my eyes.
I think Reed Sheppard needs a Therapist, he gets scared during NBA Games instead of G League Games. This is serious. Reed Sheppard should be contributing something for this team, energy, aggressiveness, Points and Assists were needed and he just doesn't do much. He really is far off in development. In practice/G League he is lights out in shooting.
He needs to go back to playing the way he did in early-mid January: he wasn't on fire the entire time and had cold shooting nights, but his decision making was much improved. It's been trending downwards recently. Fatigue maybe? The schedule has been brutal.
The Rockets I think will be around a 5th or 6th Seed when the Season Ends. I just guessed before the Season this can be a 4th Seed. It could happen anyway.
When Jalen gets to the free-throw line, he's only converting around 50% of his attempts, but he should have had more than just two free throws tonight. When he’s not getting calls, he tends to settle for more outside shots instead of attacking the rim.
Jalen Brunson I agree he should Flop even more and get Fined. Floppers do get disrespected by Fans and Media, taints the player reputation. Referees will fine the Players flopping and get a suspension.
I don't like the idea. Let him learn the hard way a little longer. It sucks but the refs will inevitably respect it and they won't take the calls away in the playoffs as they did for Harden. Guys Brunson was a little known bench player when he was Jalen's age. Don't worry, we're fine.
He doesn’t look fully healthy, but fatigue could be a factor, as players often wear down around this time of the season. Despite that, he’s still processing the game well and making smart decisions. More importantly, he kept his turnovers low during that stretch, which was a key factor. There's alot of factors alot of guys out so team gameplan around him. And of course the schedule is brutal we have alot of b2b.
Highly unlikely a 2,3,4 seed. This will be a long streak with Ime Udoka terrible Rotation and benching Jalen Green. I think Rockets Front Office and Ime Udoka are pissed at these Players and wished they knew about Luka Doncic. Trade Alperen Sengun maybe because Dallas wanted a Big.
No. We are a very good team and we are just banged up. And the schedule has been brutal. Have you even been watching ?
