Two weeks into the new 2024-25 NBA season, the Houston Rockets are 4-3 and tied for the No. 4 spot in the Western Conference. In Wednesday’s new podcast episode of The Lager Line (sponsored by Karbach Brewing), our Ben DuBose and Paulo Alves break down many of the key early season storylines. Topics include the increasing importance of Amen Thompson and Tari Eason; inconsistency from Alperen Sengun and Fred VanVleet; and other areas of both concern and opportunity entering the next few games.