{
  "id": 17528397,
  "title": "Rockets’ Tari Eason puts Aday Mara on a poster with monster mash dunk",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/rockets-tari-eason-puts-aday-mara-on-a-poster-with-monster-mash-dunk",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-01T03:47:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/rockets-tari-eason-puts-aday-034756110.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Houston Rockets' Tari Eason delivered an impressive monster dunk, putting Aday Mara on a poster with the highlight of the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. With the Thunder missing several starters, including Chet Holmgren, Cason Wallace, and Jalen Williams, Houston took advantage of the opportunity, moving to a 110-86 lead midway through the fourth quarter. Tari Eason, who came off the bench, scored eight points, grabbed three rebounds, and added two assists during the game. Marcus Smart added 24 points, five rebounds, and two assists, shooting 7-10 from beyond the arc, while Kevin Durant had a quiet game with 14 points, four assists, and three rebounds. Alperen Sengun had a near-triple-double with 16 points, 10 assists, and nine rebounds, but his shooting was lackluster at 6 of 17. The Thunder, led by reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who scored 26 points and grabbed four rebounds, struggled with limited regular offense. Houston's win improved their season record to 6-1 and temporarily lifted them to the top of the Western Conference.",
  "summary": "The Houston Rockets made the most of the occasion against the Oklahoma City Thunder as they had moved to 110-86 midway through the fourth quarter in what may as well turn into a blowout win. With the Thunder missing several starters with Chet Holmgren recently joining the likes of Cason Wallace and Jalen Williams on the injury list, Jabari Smith […] The post Rockets’ Tari Eason puts Aday Mara on…",
  "key_points": [
    "Tari Eason's monster dunk featured Aday Mara in poster",
    "Thunder missing key players Chet Holmgren, Cason Wallace, Jalen Williams",
    "Houston's win puts them at top of Western Conference"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Houston's ability to exploit Oklahoma City's depleted roster signals a shift in Western Conference standings as the Rockets capitalize on missing starters to claim the top seed.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}