The Houston Rockets beat the Denver Nuggets in a WILD game to improve to 8-3! But after blowing a 19-point lead, are the Rockets showing championship potential or exposing some serious problems?

Houston looked dominant before completely unraveling, only to regain control by forcing critical Denver turnovers. It's another reminder that this Rockets team can look unstoppable one minute and completely lost the next.

In this episode of Kickin' It with Kunkel, we're breaking down:

🔥 Rockets vs. Nuggets: How Houston nearly blew a 19-point lead before pulling out the win.

🏀 Reed Sheppard: His three-point shooting, defensive struggles and what his role should be moving forward.

💪 Alperen Sengun: Why does he sometimes disappear offensively? Is aggression the missing ingredient in his development?

🚨 Houston's biggest concern: Can the Rockets consistently protect leads and close out games?

👀 Warriors up next: What Houston needs to prove against Golden State.

The Rockets are 8-3, but are they playing like legitimate NBA championship contenders?

DROP YOUR TAKE: What's your biggest concern about the Rockets right now — Reed Sheppard's defense, Sengun's aggressiveness, or Houston's inability to hold big leads?

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