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Rockets Second Half Starts Fueling Win Streak

The Houston Rockets have had strong third quarters help them win frequently.

Jeremy Brener

Mar 19, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (17) goes to the basket against Orlando Magic forward Tristan da Silva (23) during the second half at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images
Mar 19, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (17) goes to the basket against Orlando Magic forward Tristan da Silva (23) during the second half at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images / Mike Watters-Imagn Images
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Orlando, Fla. — The Houston Rockets are the hottest team in the league, winning their eighth game in a row against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night.

In the win, the Rockets led by four points at halftime, but they were able to race out to a 16-point lead by the end of the third quarter.

Rockets forward Tari Eason explained why the team was so successful coming out of the second half.

"I just like our resilience. I think earlier in the year, we had some issues as far as getting out aggressive and well in the third quarter, but I think we have really picked that up, paid attention to detail, and just kind of focused on what we need to focus on," Eason said.

"Obviously, as I have said before, our motto is to stay desperate and that is all we have been doing. Last game it showed. We were struggling against a short-handed 76ers team, even they can come out there and sneak us. We just have to be out there and have the mentality to give our best effort every time we step on the floor.”

The Rockets were able to overcome a 25-point deficit against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday in the third quarter alone, so they have shown a hunger coming out in second halves consistently.

The Rockets will hope to keep that going when they play the Miami Heat on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. CT.

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Jeremy Brener
JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several On SI sites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid and resides in Central Florida. He graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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