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Think you could make the Rockets half court shot? Here’s tips on how to get chosen!

It’s halftime, and someone’s about to try the most stressful walk in Houston—straight to half court! Will they swish it or miss it?? Sure, you’ve probably thought about taking (and making) this shot in front of the team and 20,000 excited fans, but think you could actually make it if you were chosen to try? Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta came up with the “Shoot Your Shot Jackpot” promotion and so far this season, FOUR lucky fans have tried...and MADE it, winning $25,000! With the payoffs kicking off this weekend, we sent Lauren Kelly to catch up with Natalie Alvarado, Houston Rockets Director of Programming and Entertainment, Clutch the Bear, and Rockets fan and winner!) Mark Willsey all about nailing the shot and how you can try too.