In the NBA, especially the Western Conference, managing minutes is tricky. Yes, you want to make the playoffs with the highest seed possible, but you also want to be ready for the postseason with a healthy, rested squad. The Houston Rockets are making great progress with the first of these goals, but it’s coming at a cost.
Despite a season-long injury to Gerald Green and Eric Gordon only being able to play nine games so far, the Rockets are still sitting at 22-10 going into Sunday night’s matchup in New Orleans. That 68.