The Houston Rockets are division champions for the first time in over twenty years, but while last night’s Pelicans win was a boost to the Rockets’ present, it came at a small price to their future.
The Rockets hold the 18th pick and the 32nd pick of the 2015 NBA Draft. Had the Pelicans lost to the Spurs, Houston would have been the fifth seed and faced Portland, but would have almost assuredly moved up four spots in the draft to #14.
Omer Asik Trade Complete
The Rockets acquired the Pelicans’ first-round pick last summer in the Omer Asik trade.