The Rockets look to stop embarrassing themselves when they take on the Dallas Mavericks.
Losing sucks.
The Rockets have had a cupcake schedule to open the year. At least, it's a cupcake schedule for a true title contender. But Houston has taken every chance to prove that they do not belong in any conversation about a title. In fact, they have done little to assure us that they are a playoff team at all.
It's still early, but sometimes holes are too big to dig out of. Last season, the Warriors built up a lead that was too big for anyone to try to catch up with.