The most skilled 3-pointer, Tarry Eason reinforces the Rockets’ top five
“High ball” taken to the extreme. To complete his big five, with Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun, Jabari Smith Jr. and Amen Thompson, Ime Udoka has so far relied on Josh Okogie. Much less productive of late, the fullback has finally been traded Tara Eason.
A strong wing, recovered from a strained oblique muscle depriving him of a month of competitionhe rewarded his trainer again last night against the Nets : 15 points (6/7 on shots including 2/2 from distance) and 9 rebounds in 22 minutes.
« He is a unique player. He has great instincts. This gives us more defensive size and versatility. That’s not to say Josh didn’t do things well, and we use him », justifies the coach of the Rockets.
Against the Lakers a week ago, the interior already had 13 points, the same a few days later against the Pacers. In four games as a starter, Tarry Eason averaged 12.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2 steals and 1.3 blocks, with excellent percentages (57% including 46% from 3-point range).
“3&D” in full swing
Four games, and as many wins for the Rockets, who are coming out of a period of turbulence (four losses in five games). Houston especially benefits from its beautiful outdoor address. At 50% from 3-point range, he posted a career-best percentage. And even the best in the entire league, albeit with a small volume (2.2/4.4).
« His instincts and the things he does that kind of go against the game plan, that’s something you can’t teach. But offensively, he shoots really well, tackles, makes moves, offensive rebounds… A little bit of everything he brings off the bench has injected some energy into the top five », continues his coach.
After finding the five against the LakersTari Eason said she appreciates her coach making her “ final trust » from among. ” We had to find our defensive mentality », showed the interior whose team has the 4th best defense in the league in these four games (109.9 points in 100 possessions).
« It completely changed the energy. He’s a crazy defender, can defend anyone, 1 through 5, with great hands. He can shoot, play. The only thing I told him is that he has to get used to these starting minutes. His lungs, sometimes he had more air in them. But he will get used to being a starter, and we will need him for big matches in the future », predicted Kevin Durant about him.
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| Tara Eason | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saison | The team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | LF | Off | Def | That | Pd | Ft | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2022-23 | NEW | 82 | 21:33 | 44.8 | 34.3 | 75.2 | 2.4 | 3.7 | 6.0 | 1.1 | 2.3 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 9.3 |
| 2023-24 | NEW | 22 | 21:49 | 46.6 | 36.0 | 63.6 | 2.1 | 4.9 | 7.0 | 1.2 | 2.3 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 9.8 |
| 2024-25 | NEW | 57 | 24:55 | 48.7 | 34.2 | 76.0 | 2.2 | 4.1 | 6.4 | 1.5 | 2.4 | 1.7 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 12.0 |
| 2025-26 | NEW | 16 | 22:49 | 50.7 | 48.6 | 60.0 | 1.6 | 3.5 | 5.1 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 11.5 |
How to read statistics? MJ = matches played; Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / 3 points in an attempt; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive jump; Tot = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; Points = Points.
2026-01-02 13:32:00
