Takeaways: No. 9 Alabama 85, No. 6 Houston 80by:Blake Byler•about 10 hours•blakebyler45Read In AppNov 26, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide Guard Aden Holloway fends of Houston Cougar guard L.J. Cryer (4) during the second half at MGM Grand Garden Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey (Tyge) O'Donnell-Imagn ImagesThoughts and observations from No. 9 Alabama basketball's overtime win over No. 6 Houston in the Players Era Festival.