Tari Eason helped the Houston Rockets secure a win against the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday, scoring 18 points on perfect shooting. He went 6-for-6 from the field and grabbed eight rebounds in just 23 minutes of play. Eason also led the game with three steals, contributing to the Rockets’ 125-101 victory.
What It Means
Eason’s three steals were a standout performance as he led both his team and the game in this category. Recently, he has been playing well, exceeding his scoring projection by four points against the Trail Blazers. This season, Eason is averaging 11.4 points per game and has been consistent in rebounding, ranking fifth on his team with an average of 6.2 rebounds per game. He has finished in the top five at his position for rebounds in over half of his games this season (52%). Additionally, he has had streaks of scoring at least ten points in two consecutive games.
