For the Houston Rockets, the real test is about to begin once the NBA playoffs tipoff, but after a season that saw the departure of most of last summer’s off-season acquisitions before the All-Star Break, it seems almost surreal that Houston “controls their own destiny” for at the very least a top-three seed.
By now, everyone knows the story of the Rockets; the decision to part ways from Carmelo Anthony just 10 games into the season and the disappointment play of Marquess Chriss, Brandon Knight and James Ennis.
Daryl Morey deserves a lot of credit for recognizing Houston’s struggles and making immediate changes to the roster.