A few weeks ago, before training camp got underway, we took a look at what to expect from newcomer big man Nene Hilario and figured him for a good fit for the Rockets. The four preseason games are an incredibly small sample size, but at this early stage, he looks like the fit we expected.
Through the Rockets’ first four games, all wins, Nene has averaged around 13 minutes per game. This includes Wednesday’s 7-minute affair in China in which the Rockets gave their youngsters a significant amount of playing time over the established veterans.