Already very good against the Spurs, with a match completed at 18 points and 14 rebounds, Tari Eason did it again last night against the Grizzlies, with a second “double-double” in a row (25 points and 14 rebounds), and not the least, since these are quite simply two career records.
And this, with the bonus victory against Memphis (117-104). For a fourth success in a row, the second longest positive series for the Rockets this season.
“I’m a guy who brings energy. I control what I can control”, declared Tari Eason hotly. “When I come into play, I bring all my energy and afterwards, if the shots fall in, it’s a bonus. »
“I’m only now starting to find my rhythm”
Marathon runner for his rookie season, with 82 appearances out of 82 possible, Tari Eason experienced his first major injury at the start of the season, victim of a stress fracture in his left leg.
“I’m starting to regain my confidence. I started the season injured, I couldn't play for four weeks, so I'm only starting to find my rhythm and my playing habits. It's coming together. »
Electric battery of 2m03, Tari Eason is one of the reasons why Houston is thriving at the moment. In the relay of Jabari Smith Jr. who was also very good last night (20 points, 10 rebounds), and whom he even had fun interviewing in the locker room, the former LSU brings his versatility and his defensive ferocity , which obviously pleases his coach.
“We are resilient. We learned from last year and we don't want to make the same mistakes.” concludes Tari Eason. “We’re dogs, that’s why we get along well [avec Coach Udoka]. »
| Tari Eason | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | L.F. | Off | Def | Early | Pd | Party | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2022-23 | HOU | 82 | 22 | 44.8 | 34.3 | 75.2 | 2.4 | 3.7 | 6.1 | 1.1 | 2.3 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 9.3 |
| 2023-24 | HOU | 13 | 19 | 44.2 | 37.0 | 61.1 | 1.8 | 4.9 | 6.7 | 1.2 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 7.5 |
| Total | 95 | 21 | 44.8 | 34.7 | 73.6 | 2.3 | 3.8 | 6.1 | 1.1 | 2.3 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 9.0 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.
