The Kevin O'Connor Show Houston, the problem is Ime Udoka + Celtics beat Thunder, Silver needs to take a stand + what to watch in the Sweet Sixteen
Mar 26, 2026
Tom Haberstroh, NBA analyst and writer, brings film-based analysis and advanced stats. They dig into Houston’s historic OT collapse and coaching questions. They debate Victor Wembanyama’s MVP case and Adam Silver’s stance on tanking and expansion. They also preview the biggest Sweet Sixteen matchups to watch.
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Jalen Brown's Late Season Free Throw Surge
- Jalen Brown is taking a late-season leap by emulating SGA’s craftiness to draw contact and get to the free-throw line more often.
- Over his last seven games Brown is averaging 11.6 free-throw attempts and ~30 points, up from 6.9 FTA earlier in the season, per Kevin O’Connor.
Tatum At The Five Unlocks Celtics' Small Ball Edge
- Playing Jason Tatum at the five gives the Celtics small-ball size without sacrificing rebounding or defensive spacing.
- Boston out-rebounded OKC in that game and Tatum’s playmaking plus Hartenstein’s rebounding were key in Boston’s second-chance margin.
Rockets' Historic Overtime Collapse Under Ime Udoka
- The Wolves staged a historic comeback after Houston blew a 13-point overtime lead due to baffling late-game decisions by Ime Udoka.
- Key failures included inbound errors, an eight-second violation, and stagnant isolation plays with Alperen Şengün handling the press.