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Jalen Green has started, Alperen Sengun has been one of the first players off the bench, while Usman Garuba has seen his minutes come at the end of games.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/ckuzrgoki00233c72ca5hxvdo@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'The one player whose role has changed over the course of the course of the preseason is Josh Christopher. The last of the Rockets first round picks started out getting only fourth quarter minutes, but has earned his way into a more prime spot.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/ckuzrgojy00223c72o03zjl1d@published'}, {'data': {'text': '“I think Josh Christopher has shown that he can really defend and get us going with his energy,” Silas said.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/ckuzrgojf00213c72w52dxtd0@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'At this point Garuba will be the guy most hard pressed to get minutes, at least early in the season, but Silas says it’s clear he has one skill that already translates to the NBA game.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/ckuzrgoki00253c72mpppndam@published'}, {'data': {'text': '“I think that (Garuba) has been very good as far as small ball five and defending,” he said. “We can put a really good defensive lineup out there with him switching everything.”', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/ckuzrgoki00273c72zkgsrr8d@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'Garuba’s minutes will be limited due to the presence of Sengun who has quickly become a fan and media favorite because of his ability to play inside and outside as well as make plays for others.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/ckuzrgoki00263c72kwj9bgb2@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'Finally, there’s the highly-touted Jalen Green. 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