While the Rockets pile up assists, averaging 24.4 per game to rank fourth, they have done it while throwing the second-fewest passes in the league.
This is by design, but part of the plan has not worked out the way Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni intends.
While the primary motivation for the green light he gives his players is to have them play and shoot with confidence, he also likes to minimize the chances for turnovers. The Rockets, however, average 16.1 turnovers per game, ranking 26th in the league.
They had just seven on Tuesday, but face a Warriors team on Thursday that is tied for second in the league in steals, averaging 9.