When Chris Paul, James Harden, Trevor Ariza, Ryan Anderson and Clint Capela start, the Rockets are 16-1. And that is the problem. The Rockets have had all five of their starters available in only 17 of the team’s first 48 games.
Injuries have been a factor for Houston so far this year, and now, they’ll have to weather yet another injury storm.
Trevor Ariza landed awkwardly on his left leg after getting fouled on a driving dunk attempt in Sunday’s game. Ariza knocked down his two free throws, took an intentional foul, and then headed straight for the locker room.