With Amen Thompson sidelined by injury, the Rockets (40-25) have begun experimenting with bigger lineups, and it seems to be working — as evidenced by Houston’s three-game winning streak.
With that in mind, Wednesday’s The Lager Line podcast (sponsored by Karbach Brewing) explores the short- and long-term feasibility of the Alperen Sengun-Steven Adams “double big” lineups, along with insight on Jabari Smith Jr.’s recent surge and his viability as a 6-foot-11 small forward.
The episode concludes with a look at the Western Conference playoff race and whether the No. 5 Rockets can catch one of the three teams just ahead of them (Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Lakers, and Memphis Grizzlies) in the standings.
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