Opening the season with three losses of 20+ points, the Houston Rockets are thankful that their struggles are not the team’s only surprise.
Signing a one-year minimum contract this past summer, veteran guard Marcus Thornton has been impressive for the Rockets, averaging 17 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists.
Despite a solid preseason, Thornton was unable to crack the rotation during the Rockets first two games. After an injury to forward Terrence Jones, however, Thornton was inserted into the starting lineup, and established himself as the Rockets most consistent offensive weapon.
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