Houston Chronicle · Feb 27, 2018
Rockets prevent complacency with strong desire to be great
SALT LAKE CITY – The Rockets went into Monday's game as the only team in the league with multiple winning streak of 12-games or more, having won 14 straight in November and December before the 12-game run they brought into the second half of a back-to-back on Monday.
The talented a deep roster might be the primary factor in that, but Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni said there is a desire that had fueled them and prevented complacency.
"You know, your alpha dogs are hungry," D'Antoni said. "They play. They love to play basketball. James (Harden) loves to play. So he's ready to go every night that he can.
