Rockets' Landale Ignites in Starting Lineup Against Blazers
In a move that caught many by surprise, the Houston Rockets shook up their starting lineup for their Monday night clash against the Portland Trail Blazers. With rising star Jabari Smith serving a one-game suspension, the Rockets turned to an unlikely hero – Jock Landale.
The 27-year-old Australian big man, who has primarily served as a backup center this season, was thrust into the spotlight, tasked with filling the considerable void left by Smith’s absence.