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.