Tari Eason of the Houston Rockets returned to the court for the first time since January after a lengthy recovery from surgery. Despite initial jitters, he embraced the game as a familiar experience, focusing more on the joy of playing than on nerves.

In his comeback game, Eason contributed eight points and five rebounds in 14 minutes, helping the Rockets secure a 122-113 overtime victory against the Oklahoma City Thunder. His return highlighted the potential impact he can have on the team.

While Eason acknowledged some rust, he expressed confidence in his ability to regain form. The Rockets will need to address their performance issues in practice before their next game against the Pelicans.