MORE BAD NEWS FOR HOUSTON
A huge shake-up occurred in the Texans' front office
Feb 10, 2021, 11:41 am
This can't be good. Composite image by Jack Brame.
The Texans have made a decision on their next head coach
ESPN's Adam Schefter is reporting that Texans team president, Jamey Rootes, resigned from his position. While we have no proof that this move has something to do with Jack Easterby and all the firings that have occurred on Kirby over the last several weeks, it's hard to believe it didn't have something to do with his decision. Either way, it's just another bad look for the Texans. Rootes was with the team for over 20 years. You have to wonder if more changes are coming in the organization. We'll continue to update as more information becomes available.
Texans President Jamey Rootes is resigning from his position, effective today, per sources.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 10, 2021
Last week the Texans dismissed director of football administration Kevin Kracjcovic and equipment manager Mike Parson and his staff, amongst others. The organization is being remade and many around the league, including people there, are wondering if it is for the better. https://t.co/BtCPHCRmtN
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 10, 2021
Jalen Green scored 35 points, Alperen Sengun added 24 points and 13 rebounds and the Houston Rockets defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 121-115 on Friday night.
Green finished 12 of 24 from the floor and was 5 of 11 on 3-pointers. Amen Thompson finished with 17 points, 10 rebounds and six assists for Houston, which shot 50%, including 13 of 26 on 3-pointers.
Jabari Smith Jr had 15 points and nine rebounds off the bench in his first game back after missing 22 games with a broken bone in his left hand.
Anthony Edwards scored 37 points on 13-of-32 shooting, including 4 of 14 on 3-pointers. Edwards scored 25 points in the first half on 8-of-15 shooting, including 3 of 7 on 3-pointers.
Naz Reid had 22 points and eight rebounds, Jaden McDaniels added 21 points and Nickeil Alexander-Walker had 16 points for Minnesota, which shot 45%, including 11 of 39 on 3-pointers.
Takeaways
Timberwolves: Mike Conley returned to the lineup after missing four games with a sprained right index finger, but he was in foul trouble for most of the night and finished with five points in 24 minutes.
Rockets: One area that coach Ime Udoka pointed to before the game where Smith’s return would help was rebounding. Houston outrebounded the Timberwolves 48-35.
Key moment
Tied at 108, Green made a 3-pointer with five minutes remaining to kickstart Houston’s 9-2 run to open up a seven-point lead with 48 seconds left.
Key stat
Edwards was 1 for 6 in the fourth quarter, including 1 of 4 on 3-pointers. He scored 3 points in the quarter as Houston sent double teams at him.
Up next
Minnesota hosts Oklahoma City on Sunday night, while Houston travels to Utah on Saturday night.