The Houston Rockets will likely surpass the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference hierarchy at some point this decade. Ime Udoka's group could very well sniff the heights of the Finals as Golden State did an astounding six times from 2015-22. But neither dream for Houston fans will come to fruition this season.
As the regular season draws to a close, the Rockets' chances of a play-in berth are increasingly slim.
The math paints a pretty clear picture of the challenge facing Houston with just seven games left in the regular season.