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Opinion Rockets' Durant and Sheppard questions loom after Wolves loss
Locked On Rockets hosts and a First Take panelist dissect Houston's recent loss to Minnesota, with Durant's reduced shot volume the most debated point. Hosts say the Rockets' switching scheme was exposed by quick ball handlers.
Sources: First Take “Hour 2: Who has been more impressive so far this y” at 5:47, 7:45, 8:06 · Locked On Rockets “Rockets SLOPPY Loss To Wolves | Kevin Durant & Alp” at 9:53, 14:33, 17:29
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- Opinion Suns credit Ighodaro as ball movement improves
Locked On Suns host Benjamin Garcia says the ball moves better when Oso Ighodaro has it, while Hayden calls him the ideal Jordan Ott big man. Ighodaro re-signed on a multiyear extension this October.
Sources: Locked On Suns “The Phoenix Suns Get Their BEST WIN YET As Devin B” at 17:43, 18:35 · Transaction 2026-10-19
- Opinion Suns' defensive discipline debated amid officiating complaints
Benjamin Garcia argues Phoenix gets few calls because its defense is among the league's least disciplined, while Hayden says the team was extremely disciplined against Orlando.
Sources: Locked On Suns “The Phoenix Suns Get Their BEST WIN YET As Devin B” at 9:03, 10:03
- Opinion Rockets' Jabari Smith Jr. wants more shot attempts
Locked On Rockets hosts say Smith scored 11 on only four shots and want him to get more attempts after his 30-point Halloween game.
Sources: Locked On Rockets “Rockets SLOPPY Loss To Wolves | Kevin Durant & Alp” at 17:51, 23:06
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