Houston Rockets fans were anxious to see the new recruits, youngsters and Mike D’Antoni‘s influence on the squad. Entering the game the key questions surrounded who the starting five would be, how Harden would handle the starting point guard duties and how much the youngsters had progressed. Regardless of it being a preseason game what transpired offered clear answers to specific questions and direction moving forward.
Harden at the point:
Immediately it became clear how easily James Harden will handle the point guard duties. With multiple shooters spreading the court Harden had his pick of targets to set up.