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To Interfere Or Not To Interfere...

Tony Reali and the national panel debate if fans interfered with Mookie Betts or not, if the Red Sox should stick with Kimbrel as the closer, recap Carmelo Anthony's performance last night and much more.

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Blame Joe West?

Dan Le Batard, Papi and Sarah Spain question if the Astros can blame Joe West for their loss, did Kershaw answer experts that call him a choker, if Carmelo Anthony is already dragging the Rockets down and much more.

Stephen A.: 'Carmelo Anthony has to start' (1:28)

Melo on coming off the bench: 'Challenging mentally' (0:44)

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Carmelo: Reserve role 'challenging mentally'

In his first regular-season game with the Rockets, Carmelo Anthony scored nine points in 27 minutes off the bench.

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Davis, Mirotic lead Pelicans past Rockets 131-112

Anthony Davis had 32 points, 16 rebounds and eight assists while Nikola Mirotic scored 30 points to lead the New Orleans Pelicans to a 131-112 win over the Houston Rockets in their season opener on Wednesday night.

Carmelo connects on first two shots as a Rocket (0:28)

Capela throws it down after pass from Harden (0:18)

Tim MacMahon ESPN Staff Writer

Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni on Carmelo Anthony coming off the bench for the first time in his career: "I know it's not the ideal situation for him, because he's a Hall of Famer and all that. I know it's a big adjustment, but you know what? He's true to his word. He said he'd do anything for the team. We think that's best today. It might not be best later – we don't know – but having him is something that we didn't have last year. Obviously, it's really good."

Stefano Fusaro ESPN

Mike D'Antoni confirms the Rockets starting lineup: Chris Paul, James Harden, James Ennis, PJ Tucker and Clint Capela. Marquese Chriss and Brandon Knight are out.

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Windhorst, MacMullan and MacMahon discuss Celtics vs Sixers, Tatum's potential superstardom, Davis' evolution, Paul Allen stories and more

Brian Windhorst, Jackie MacMullan, Tim MacMahon and Andrew Han break down all angles of Celtics vs Sixers including Jason Tatum's potential superstardom (6:00), Pelicans vs Rockets (18:30), Anthony Davis' evolution as a player (23:00), his potential free agency (41:00), great Paul Allen stories (48:00) and much more. Plus, Storytime with Jackie Mac.