
Houston’s stars must play better after the break. Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images.
During Thursday night's loss to the Golden State Warriors, head coach Ime Udoka benched several of his starters in the fourth quarter. This decision actually gave the team a spark, but unfortunately it wasn't enough to secure a win.
What should we make of this move? Do the Rockets have an effort problem, or are they just tired?
Be sure to watch the video above as ESPN's Paul Gallant and Joe George weigh in!
How Astros’ outfield gamble could create more problems than solutions
Mar 21, 2025, 3:56 pm
Should the Astros pull the plug on the Altuve experiment in left field? Photo by John McCoy/Getty Images.
Are the Houston Astros making a huge mistake? They put their future Hall of Famer, franchise legend, and second baseman, Jose Altuve, in left field. And so far the results haven't been good.
ESPN Houston's Lance Zierlein doesn’t think Altuve belongs in the outfield, and this experiment could come at a high price.
Why are the Astros doing this? What’s the plan here? Be sure to watch the video below as John Granato and Zierlein try to make sense of this head-scratching move.