Tari Eason is emerging as one of the best defenders for the Houston Rockets.
The Houston Rockets are building an identity surrounding their defense, and that includes third-year forward Tari Eason.
Eason, 23, has played in as many games this season as last year now that he is healthy, and the Rockets' record is a testament of his value."Quietly, Eason has been as valuable as any reserve this season, earning his first appearance on this list in his third NBA campaign. Alongside Amen Thompson, Eason has wreaked havoc with his active defense. Eason's 3.2 steals and 1.7 blocks per 36 minutes have produced the NBA's best defensive rating in Basketball-Reference.
Eason and the Rockets are back in action tonight as they face off against Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors. Tipoff is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET at the Chase Center.Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid.
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