SGA Out vs. Rockets, Verlander Throws Live BP, Texans Win Total Projections

The Matt Thomas Show

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of The Matt Thomas Show preview the Houston Rockets taking on the Oklahoma City Thunder as they look to extend their win streak to 10 games and move closer to the final spot in the Play-In Tournament. Rockets head coach Ime Udoka joins to discuss the matchup and how the Rockets have maintained consistency over this victorious stretch. During the show, news breaks that Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been ruled out of tonight's game due to a right quadriceps contusion. Astros ace Justin Verlander has been recovering from shoulder inflammation but was able to throw live batting practice Tuesday. Brian McTaggart, Astros beat reporter for MLB.com, joins to give the latest updates ahead of the Astros Opening Day matchup against the New York Yankees on Thursday. Matt and Ross review the latest win total projections for the Texans in the 2024-2025 season, react to Ice Cube offering Caitlin Clark $5 million to play in the BIG3 league, tell people to "Shut Yo Bum Ass Up, Ain't Nobody Got Time" and more.