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Tari Eason · As the Rockets’ hustle plays quantified themselves through 11 blocks and 49 shot contests — numbers that would rank No. 1 across the NBA’s per-game leaderboard — alongside 18-deflection, eight-steal complements, there was, reasonably, only one way to tie victory’s bow. Perfectly equipped to handle the request, Tari Eason, trusting his defense’s ability to gain possession of the L.A. Clippers’ careless dribble, sneaks behind the defense with plans to reward his teammate’s to-the-floor dive. Stamping November 13, 2024’s win with style, Eason elects to defy gravity, elevating into a smooth windmill jam, bringing the crowd to its feet. Impactful in helping coordinate another dominant demonstration for the Houston Rockets, Eason tallied 18 points (on 8-of-14 shooting), 10 rebounds, one assist, one steal, two blocks, and a +19 plus-minus. Riding his energetic wave, Houston collected victory No. 3 of a six-game winning streak, setting the groundwork for their early-season ascension towards the top of the Western Conference. · State of Mint