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Sittin SidewaysRockets Sweep Eastern Conference Juggernauts Over Tough StretchIn segment 1 of this special two-part episode, we discuss the season up to the point of the first Cavs game and how the Rockets (and Amen Thompson) have blown our expectations out of the water so far. Then we return post-Celtics win to discuss how high the ceiling of this team and its players is.2025-01-281h 26Sittin SidewaysWhy Beating the Warriors Means Something to HoustonOn this special episode of Sittin Sideways, we break down the NBA Cup knockout win against the Warriors, go in depth on the controversial ending, and experience some much needed catharsis. 2024-12-151h 09Sittin SidewaysTerror Twins Giving NBA Stars NightmaresOn this special edition of Sittin Sideways, we're joined by Locked On Rockets (@LockedOnRockets) and Locked On NBA (@LockedOnNBAPods) host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) to discuss Tari Eason and Amen Thompson's increased impact and their potentially increasing role on the team, the noise surrounding a potential Giannis trade, as well as his experiences covering the team on the ground, and more!2024-11-171h 00Sittin SidewaysTexans Winning Ugly, Rockets Heating UpWe discuss the Texans' shaky start to the season, speculate wildly on the Rockets' upcoming season based on media day interviews, and more on this episode of Sittin Sideways.2024-10-0542 minSittin SidewaysHouston Rockets & Texans Summer ReviewIke and Reezy discuss Reed Sheppard and the Houston Rockets' Summer League performance, Texans Summer Camp news, and basketball at the Olympics.2024-08-1445 minSittin SidewaysRockets Make Trade Hours Before 2024 NBA DraftIn this emergency trade episode, we take a look at why giving Brooklyn back their picks might not be the worst idea if it means betting again Phoenix, discuss our favorite picks for the upcoming draft, and take a look far down the road to give some premature hot takes for the Houston Rockets' 2024-2025 NBA season.2024-06-2637 minSittin SidewaysHouston Rockets 2023-2024 End of Season Awards We're making our picks for the Rockets' MVP, DPOY, ROTY, and more, with a few unexpected answers. We're also discussing the Texans' jersey reveal (this was before they dropped, we love them as expected), and talk a little shit about Dallas' loss to the Clippers (this was before game 2...). Enjoy! 2024-04-261h 10Sittin SidewaysRockets Finishing Season StrongWe discuss how Jalen and Amen enabled the win streak to build to 11 games before a certain unathletic guard in Dallas ended it for us. We also discuss our experience at the 2024 Rockets Charity Gala, and go into detail on the Texans' latest offseason splash, the Stefon Diggs trade.2024-04-041h 11Sittin SidewaysRockets Pushing for the Play-In Rockets are on a win streak! Ike and Reezy discuss Alperen Sengun's season-ending injuries, Jalen Green's massive leap, Amen Thompson's development since joining the starting lineup, and the play-in tournament chasedown of the Lakers and Warriors. 2024-03-2041 minSittin SidewaysIs Houston Rockets GM Stone On The Hot Seat?Is General Manager Rafael Stone's seat getting hotter? Ike and Reezy discuss the direction of the Rockets lately, considering Jalen's regression to inefficient play, Sengun's consistent production, shaky contributions from veterans, and promising performances from the rest of the young core. 2024-03-0350 minSittin SidewaysHow Jalen Green Is Evolving His Game Ike and Reezy discuss Jalen Green's recent surge in production and efficiency, their experience attending the Rockets-Nets game together at Barclay's Center in Brooklyn, and how the young Rockets overwhelmed the aging Los Angeles Lakers. 2024-02-0235 minSittin SidewaysHouston Rockets Midseason ReviewIke and Reezy discuss the Houston Rockets' 2023-2024 Season at its midpoint, focusing on Alperen Sengun's All-Star level production, Jalen Green's disappointing 3rd year, how Ime has performed compared to our expectations, and more.2024-01-231h 07Sittin SidewaysQuarter Season ReviewWe break down how the Rockets have performed compared to our expectations. We give our thoughts on every player on the roster, the coaching staff, the refs, the confrontations, drama, and WINS that have defined the first 1/4th of the Rockets' season.2023-12-111h 15Sittin SidewaysHouston, We Are A ProblemCould things be going better for the Houston Rockets? After an 0-3 start, the Rockets seem to be clicking under Ime Udoka's new system, boasting a top ten net rating. We give our quick recaps for the first five games in the streak + a cut-in segment after the Nuggets game, with all the overreactions, hype, and rants you'd expect.2023-11-171h 15Sittin SidewaysShooters ShootIn this episode, we discuss the first two games of the 2023-2024 NBA season for the Houston Rockets, who went 0-2 in a pair of brutal (for different reasons) losses to start the season. Has all the preseason optimism endured, or are we losing our minds before we even get to November? 2023-10-2932 minSittin SidewaysBasketball Is BackBasketball returns from it's hiatus and so does the pod. We're hyped about preseason, the new vets, Ime Udoka, a renewed disdain for San Antonio, and careful listeners might catch some hints about the future of the pod.2023-10-231h 05Sittin SidewaysStill Poddin'We take a look back at the last two Summer League games, some free agency questions, Ime's coaching philosophy, Sengun's growth spurt, and we discuss one of our favorite Houston songs of all time.2023-07-2551 minSittin SidewaysNew Season, New FacesListen to this double-feature episode from before and after the first two NBA Summer League games for the Rockets and get our reactions to the Free Agency signings, Jabari's scorching performances, and Amen Thompson's short stint against "grown men".2023-07-121h 40Sittin SidewaysSeason FinaleOn our season finale for the 2022-2023 NBA season, we consider the impending draft, discuss James Harden vs Chris Paul, rant about Bill Simmons' BS & zombie Spurs' fans, and more.2023-06-2058 minSittin SidewaysHouston, We Have A CoachIke and Reezy discuss the Houston Rockets hiring Ime Udoka as the 16th head coach in franchise history, the Jake Fischer report about Jalen Green being shopped, and react to the Houston Texans' incredible performance in the 2023 NFL draft.2023-05-051h 21Sittin SidewaysPlayoffs, Personnel, and PicksIke and Reezy discuss the start of the Houston Rockets offseason with the departure of Stephen Silas and the impending head coaching hire, how the tiebreakers have set the draft lottery odds, potential free agents, and the incredible first round of the playoffs so far.2023-04-192h 06Sittin SidewaysThe Negativity EpisodeIke and Reezy discuss Harden vs Luka comparisons, the multitude of issues the Rockets have faced this season that stem from questionable coaching, and even more national media shenanigans.2023-04-041h 32Sittin SidewaysShut Up, Bill SimmonsIke and Reezy discuss the team's big win against the contending Boston Celtics, what the hell Bill Simmons' problem is, KPJ's antics, and the effects it's had on certain fans.2023-03-151h 31Sittin SidewaysOffseason OpportunitiesIke and Reezy discuss some possible choices the organization can make in the upcoming offseason to make a big impact on the team's performance and trajectory, including free agents, trades, and coaching. 2023-02-251h 07Sittin SidewaysEnd of an EraIke and Reezy discuss a pair of heartbreaking losses, their thoughts on a more-active-than-usual trade deadline, finally trading Eric Gordon, and more.2023-02-141h 06Sittin SidewaysHey Houston Fans, I'm So HappyIke and Reezy discuss the win against the Timberwolves, ending the 13 game skid, how the kids have been playing, choosing to enjoy a rebuild, and more on this week's episode of Sittin Sideways.2023-01-251h 25Sittin SidewaysMidseason ReviewIke and Reezy discuss the recent games against the two LA teams, consider John Wall's comments on the state of the Rockets and his experience in Houston, and go through how each player on the roster has been doing this season up to the midway point. Listen to the end of this extended episode for a rant about the questionable refereeing during the Lakers game, and the officials' attitude towards the Rockets in general. 2023-01-182h 26Sittin SidewaysCold Starts and Cold TakesIke and Reezy discuss the recent stretch of tough starts in blowout losses, Rockets Twitter's hate for its own team, the win-loss record, and more.2023-01-111h 07Sittin SidewaysFree EGIke and Reezy discuss the Chicago and Boston games, James Harden rumors, EG's status with the Rockets, and more!2022-12-301h 11Sittin SidewaysBuck Around and Find OutIke and Reezy discuss the recent stretch of home wins against contenders, rant about Giannis' public persona versus his petty antics, and debate learning to win or needing to tank.2022-12-1553 minSittin SidewaysUnexpected Wins and Frustrating LossesIke and Reezy discuss the Suns game, how the defense has looked so far, Rafer Alston and the last '00s Rockets, and more.2022-12-0656 minSittin SidewaysSophomore Jumps, not SlumpsIke and Reezy discuss the Houston Rockets at the quarter season mark. Topics include Alperen Sengun's improved production, Jalen Green's playmaking, Jabari Smith's confidence, and more.2022-11-3057 min
Sittin SidewaysNew Season, Same Problems?Ike and Reezy discuss Kevin Porter Jr.'s contract extension, new rookies, player development, and Coach Silas.2022-10-3132 min