The Houston Rockets started just 11-14 this season, and a lot of people prematurely wrote them off as a team who’s championship window had closed. However, the Rockets finished the season 42-15, winning 20 of their final 25 games.
Even after their recent success, some seem to still believe that Houston’s best days ended after they lost in the Western Conference Finals last season. But clearly, this team has taken a step forward.
The Rockets proved that they mean serious business on Saturday night. They didn’t play their best game, but with defense and a fourth quarter surge from James Harden, they were able to take a two possession in the last seconds of the fourth quarter and win 104-101.