Some Rockets fans were excited by the early NBA season schedule, based on the short pre-season’s results. Not me.
It seemed like the Rockets, with the Harden disruptions, many new players, new coach, would be shaky to begin the year. The early schedule was full of tough opponents, including two games against the NBA Champion Lakers.
I may rail on NBA favoritism and the (perhaps) economic necessity that drives it, but make no mistake, the Lakers are excellent. Possessing two giant superstars, one of whom has slotted into his natural role as a supporting player, and the other a candidate for best ever, the Lakers begin every game with natural advantages.