Ben DuBose

So that's just a little side benefit.

You know, we're seeing Reed's praises and deservedly so.

But one thing that it didn't sort of... I didn't even think about it until Anthony texted me yesterday.

But if starting Reed Shepard allows you to get this version of Aaron Holiday, certainly not every game, but let's just say...

you know, once a week or so as a stimulus, like that's a big deal for a Rockets team that's been searching for anything off that bench, you know, going into tonight.

I look, the Rockets were second to last in scoring in calendar year 26.

This version of Aaron Holiday, who we know when he's right, can shoot.

That would be a big beneficiary.

So let's make sure we shout him out as well.

Yeah.

And to address the switch they made before yesterday's game, starting Reed in place of Torrey.

I know you had the solo show last night, but just, you know, I want to add a little bit of perspective on that.

I really think a lot of this comes down to Tuchari Eason's struggles.

Like, they need to get him right.

And some people will undoubtedly ask, you know, why didn't this happen earlier?

Because the fan base has been asking for this really since the All-Star break.

When Reed came out and was really hot on that road trip, we saw the big games he had in Charlotte, in Orlando, and people have been sort of clamoring for it ever since.

And of course, as you laid out, you know, defense is the concern.

Well, I think there's a couple of things that happen.

First off, I mean, there are always limits.