Although the Houston Rockets have only played two games so far, there is cause for concern regarding their defense. The Rockets have started the season by allowing 120 points per game, which is even worse than it sounds.
Even though their record is 1-1, the Rockets are actually giving up more points than they are scoring, allowing 35.4 percent outside shooting and 46.2 percent overall. Given that Houston is shooting 31.2 from deep and 41.3 percent from the field, these figures are not exactly a recipe for success.
Last season, the Rockets allowed 109 points per game, which was tenth-best in the league.