Here's how Astros red-hot offense now measures up to league's best
STONE COLD 'STROS
11 September 2023
The Houston Astros are coming off another series win, and the offense appears to be getting hot at just the right time. Sunday's finale against the Padres featured the “Death lineup” which had Michael Brantley, Chas McCormick, and Yainer Diaz batting 7th, 8th, and 9th.
With a lineup that goes nine deep, Houston is getting comparisons to this year's Braves team, and of course the 2019 Astros.
While the offense hasn't been as good at home as it is on the road, it was nice to see the club drop 21 runs on the Padres over the 3-game series at Minute Maid.
Hopefully, the Astros can make some hay with the A's and the Royals next up on the schedule, while the Mariners try to keep pace against the Angels and Dodgers.
Finally, while there is still plenty of work to be done for the 'Stros, the Mariners and Rangers will beat up on each other for another 7 games before the regular season concludes. That certainly works in the favor of the Astros.
Be sure to watch the video above as we discuss how this Astros lineup compares to Atlanta's, and much more!
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Jalen Green scores 35 points to lead Rockets past Timberwolves 121-115
Feb 22, 2025, 11:56 am
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.
