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NBA Final Scores and Recaps: Rockets keep it rollin’ with 128-108 win over Nuggets
The Houston Rockets won their fifth straight on Wednesday night, coming out swinging against a Denver Nuggets team missing Nikola Jokic and Aaron Gordon and then cruising to a 128-108 victory.
Jalen Green had 34 points, including six threes (6-for-10) on 10-for-16 shooting overall from the floor along with 5 assists, and Alperen Sengun had 20 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists and 2 steals on 9-for-21 from the floor to lead the Rockets to victory. Green is averaging 32 points per game over his last six contests, and this dynamic duo is now showing steady glimpses of what we all envisioned they could be together.
Fred VanVleet added 16 points, 8 assists and 3 steals while Cam Whitmore once again added some scoring off of the bench, providing 16 points, 9 boards, a steal, a block and even an assist. He was 7-for-11 from the field and 2-for-4 from deep. Whitmore’s ability to provide a spark off the bench has been a huge benefit for the Rockets, and Cam has scored in double figures for three out of last four games and five out of his last seven.
Amen Thompson finished with 11 points, 9 rebounds, 4 steals and 2 blocks to once again pace the defense for the Rockets.
The Nuggets got 22 points each from Jamal Murray and Chrisitian Braun, with Braun being the latest in a long line of odd players who can’t seem to miss against Houston, going 10-for-11 from the field. They also got 17 from former Rocket Russell Westbrook.
Houston now moves to 27-12 on the season and hold a firm two-game lead over the third-place Memphis Grizzlies. They remain six behind the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder.
The Rockets will be back in action tonight on a difficult back-to-back against the Sacramento Kings.
In a high-scoring match-up, the Houston Rockets continued their winning streak with a dominant 128-108 victory over the Denver Nuggets. The Rockets came out firing on all cylinders, led by James Harden’s impressive performance with 35 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists.The Nuggets put up a strong fight, but ultimately couldn’t keep up with the Rockets’ offensive firepower. Nikola Jokic led Denver with 24 points and 12 rebounds, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Houston’s relentless attack.
With this win, the Rockets improve their record to 25-11 and solidify their position as one of the top teams in the Western Conference. Meanwhile, the Nuggets drop to 20-16 and will look to bounce back in their next game.
Overall, it was an exciting game filled with highlight plays and impressive performances. The Rockets look like a team on a mission, and the Nuggets will need to regroup and come back stronger in their next match-up. Stay tuned for more NBA final scores and recaps as the season continues.
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Michigan DC Wink Martindale recaps the Ohio State game plan, the defense’s improvements, impression of QBs
TAMPA, Fla. — Michigan football shocked Ohio State to conclude the regular season, with the Wolverines’ defense holding the high-powered Buckeyes’ offense to 10 points in a road upset.
A month after The Game, DC Wink Martindale spoke with media for the first time since coordinating the unit’s effort in Columbus. He discussed how hits on QB Will Howard changed the trajectory of the game, and how the defense’s performance was a continuation of improvements that began much earlier in the season. During his press conference ahead of the ReliaQuest Bowl, Martindale also named players who have impressed him in recent practices, and he offered his early impressions of QBs Bryce Underwood and Mikey Keene.
Here is everything Wink Martindale said:
Wink Martindale on the defensive line against Alabama:
I think the guys that were backing up earlier in the year, they’re gonna get a lot more playing time. And that’s gonna be the challenge for those guys is guys that are getting six to ten reps a game are gonna go up to 30, 40 reps. It’ll be interesting to see how they handle that. We’ll have a lot of the younger guys that haven’t had a chance to play, they’ll get in the mix and be able to get in that rotation.
Wink Martindale on Rayshaun Benny being the anchor for the DL right now:
Of course he is. Yeah, Rayshaun is.
Wink Martindale on the younger defensive lineman who have impressed him:
I think that Trey’s had a nice bowl prep. Enow’s had a nice bowl prep. Ike, he continues to grow in his role. So it’s gonna be exciting to see and fun to watch.
Wink Martindale on the Ohio State game plan:
Well, we were really confident in the game plan. Our whole message was all week, let’s take them to the deep end in the fourth quarter. We knew then we could take over the game defensively.
So I know there’s been a lot of speculation about this and that, this and that. But all credit to the players. The game always has been, always will be about them. I came out with that on Twitter because that’s what it was.
We just physically outplayed them. And guys, when your best players are playing their best, that’s when you have a lot of success. And you saw that with Makari’s hit on the quarterback, and Ernest’s hit on the quarterback that was sort of hidden that no one saw because it was on a read sweep, but he got hit pretty good. And after that, he started getting a little nervous back there.
So the guys had a great rush plan. Lou had a great rush plan. And Kevin with the four up front. LaMar and BJ did a great job with the coverage aspect of it. Just sticking to our game plan. And it was a lot of fun to watch.
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Michigan defensive coordinator Wink Martindale recaps the Ohio State game plan and the defense’s improvementsAfter a tough loss to Ohio State, Michigan defensive coordinator Wink Martindale took to the podium to discuss the game plan against the Buckeyes and the improvements he saw from his defense.
Martindale acknowledged that Ohio State’s offense was tough to contain, especially with their explosive playmakers. He explained that the game plan was to try and disrupt their rhythm and force turnovers, but ultimately the Buckeyes were able to execute at a high level.
Despite the loss, Martindale was pleased with the improvements he saw from his defense throughout the game. He noted that the players were communicating well, making adjustments on the fly, and tackling more effectively. These are all positive signs moving forward, as the Wolverines look to finish the season strong.
In addition to discussing the defense’s performance, Martindale also shared his impressions of the quarterbacks. He praised their competitiveness and leadership on the field, and expressed confidence in their ability to bounce back from this loss.
Overall, Martindale remains optimistic about the rest of the season and believes that the defense will continue to improve and make a strong push towards the postseason.
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