We will always have the first quarter. Jalen Green scored 12pts in 5 minutes. Alperen Sengun looked crafty, and played tough against Bam Adebayo, and scored inside. Kevin Porter Jr. was everywhere. At one point in the first half, everyone on the court was 21 or under, and obviously ready for perhaps some orange slices at the half, and pizza and frozen yogurt after the game.
A truly hopeful moment for a Rockets team that’s heard a lot of talk of hope, but not seen much of the actual stuff in one game. (The game the night before notwithstanding.