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Rockets Get Surprise Contribution vs. Raptors

The Houston Rockets relied on an unexpected source to beat the Toronto Raptors.

Jeremy Brener

Nov 22, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Jae'sean Tate (8) warms up prior to the game against the Portland Trailblazers at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images
Nov 22, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Jae'sean Tate (8) warms up prior to the game against the Portland Trailblazers at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images / Erik Williams-Imagn Images
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The Houston Rockets are one of the deepest teams in the league, and they needed to rely on all of their depth to beat the Toronto Raptors 114-110 at Scotiabank Arena on Sunday evening.

Jae'Sean Tate, who was averaging 2.2 points per game in 11 appearances for the Rockets so far this season, scored a season-high seven points in 15 minutes in the team's win.

Tate, the longest-tenured member on the team, was called upon with Tari Eason on the sidelines with a lower leg injury.

This game proved that Tate is still someone the Rockets can rely on in a time of need. He brings intensity on both ends of the floor, drawing charges and finding the right shots in order to help the Rockets to victory.

Tate could be on the block for the upcoming Feb. 6 trade deadline, but given how much he has given to the organization over the past four years, he is building a case for the Rockets to keep him even if they are offered a decent trade for him.

Tate and the Rockets are now 19-9 on the season, but they have a quick turnaround to continue their road trip as they visit the Charlotte Hornets tomorrow night. Tipoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. CT inside the Spectrum Center.

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JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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