If you’ve looked at the Western Conference standings lately and wondered, “How exactly are the Houston Rockets competing for the third seed?,” you’re not alone.
For a long time, it’s felt like all the Rockets have done is struggle and claw just to keep themselves above water and get decent position for the post-All-Star playoff push. That’s mostly true. The Rockets have clawed and fought and even struggled, but they’ve done more than just stay afloat - they were successful during the most improbable period of their season.
On Dec. 8, the Rockets were at their lowest point.