The Rockets did not have to go against Atlanta rookie Trae Young on Tuesday to have been won over. His performance in Houston, when he had 36 points against the Rockets in a five-game run in which he averaged 34.8 points per game, showed plenty.
"I think he's been great," Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni said. "That's really the first time I've ever watched him play. You see a bit on tape. You watch a little bit on highlights. I don't scout and I don't do that stuff. Up close and personal, he's really good. He's had a great year.