Kevin Porter Jr.

With a key pillar of the Houston Rockets’ past in the building, it was the stars of the future that delivered a win. Kevin Porter Jr. is indeed one of those building blocks, and while he has continued to evolve offensively in Year 4, it was his defense that saved the day against the Philadelphia 76ers. James Harden attempts to hit the Rockets with his patented stepback three-pointer that made him an MVP in Houston, but Porter Jr. blocks it with flawless anticipation to send the game to overtime. It took two overtimes, but Houston dispatched Philly 132-123 on December 5, 2022, with Porter Jr. posting 24 points, six rebounds and three assists.