Here’s how the Houston Rockets have been rolling in the Beard’s absence:
The Houston Rockets have been holding up pretty well since James Harden suffered a Grade 2 hamstring strain after putting up 40 points against the Los Angeles Lakers. The league’s leading scorer has been allowed to take his time and recover fully as the team has kept the pace since losing their star point guard.
Here are a few reason as to why the injury has not impacted the team’s performance in any significant way.
Offense remains rambunctious
The Houston Rockets have been averaging 115 points per game this season, second to only the Golden State Warriors.