The Houston Rockets have defeated a few NBA giants recently.
Their biggest win in recent weeks came against the Warriors back on Jan. 20. Houston followed that victory with wins over the Spurs and Cavaliers to begin February. Now, the Rockets will finish their road trip on a back-to-back starting with the Brooklyn Nets.
After facing two contenders in nationally televised games, the Rockets could come out with low energy against the Nets. That’s exactly what Mike D’Antoni wants his team to avoid, via the Houston Chronicle’s Jonathan Feigen.
“That’s why coaches get gray hairs because I’m not worried about guys getting up for Cleveland and San Antonio: I worry about this.