Rockets 115, Nuggets 101: Kevin Durant, Reed Sheppard lead statement win

from Rockets LaunchPod · host Ben DuBose

With a much-improved defensive effort and elite shooting and playmaking from Kevin Durant, Reed Sheppard, and Jabari Smith Jr., Houston (17-8) got its revenge on the Nuggets (20-7) in Saturday’s emphatic win at Denver.Hosted by Ben DuBose and Dave Hardisty, our “ClutchFans Live” postgame show breaks down all the key storylines and takeaways. Discussion topics include the impact of Durant’s leadership in recent days; Smith’s evolution into a high-level role player for the Rockets; and whether Sheppard has already done enough to secure a consistent spot in Ime Udoka’s closing lineups.This episode can also be viewed in video form here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0McY-0y5yyI Support our partners and sponsors! Also, please subscribe and leave a positive review at your podcast home of choice.

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