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Are the "defensive" subs ever worth it? This dumbass coach is addicted to these late game blunders

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by LosPollosHermanos, Apr 5, 2026.

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    Sheppard played good in the 4th. Sheppard is the kind of player who plays better when he’s hot.
     
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    There's just zero offensive depth options. There is no lineup on this team that can create a constant stream of offense approach. The offensive starters can't play 48 minutes a game. Somebody has to relieve them. And its only defensive players behind them.

    Okogie? No. Capela? No. Finney Smith? Dud. Tari? Dud. Transition offense only.

    Holiday is the only depth player than can make a consistent 3 at volume. Tate is not a shooter but he can force some close shots occasionally. Sadly, Tate is actually more dependable for a bucket than those 4 mentioned. Honestly past that, only Old Man Jeff and 2-way Tristan Newton are offense players

    This is asking to spread out Reed everywhere as an offensive hub to cover all holes. But he will still play with 2/3 non-offense players on the court. Because if it's not Ime, roster construction itself does it
     

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