The Houston Rockets can credit a stifling defense for their hot 8-4 start this season, with a physical and aggressive group sporting the NBA's No. 3 defensive rating entering Friday night. Houston now has a court to match its bruising style.
Houston unveiled a fresh look at its updated court design ahead of its NBA Cup opener Friday night at Toyota Center. The newly-designed floor sports two shades of red that I'd describe as "blood-adjacent," and the outline of the NBA Cup trophy is present in both lanes and at center court. Don't take this as criticism, Houston fans.