The Houston Rockets looked to start off the 2019-20 campaign better than last year when they lost to the New Orleans Pelicans. Mike D’Antoni’s crew started the game off quickly, pushing the pace, switching every time on defense and establishing an early 17-5 advantage.
James Harden didn’t have a made field goal in the first quarter but did get to the free-throw line often. Russell Westbrook started off cold from the field but was pushing the pace on fast breaks, getting P.J. Tucker and Danuel House open shots in the corner.