Tatum's Cathartic MSG Return & The Houston Rockets Catch Fire (w/ Evan Turner)

Tatum's Cathartic MSG Return & The Houston Rockets Catch Fire (w/ Evan Turner)

Author: SI NBA April 11, 2026 Duration: 47:09

Chris Mannix and Evan Turner break down Joel Embiid’s unlucky case of appendicitis, then discuss Jayson Tatum’s triumphant return to Madison Square Garden less than a year after tearing his Achilles there in the playoffs. They also examine whether the Houston Rockets’ recent winning streak is enough to carry them deep into the playoffs and the tight MVP race between Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel.



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