Let me start by addressing the fact that yes, the Houston Rockets could still clinch a spot in the coming playoffs but they would have to win every remaining game and still hope for the Mavericks or the Jazz to slip up.
And whether it’s still debatable if reaching the playoffs or not is a good idea at this point, one thing is clear: This year has been disastrous and disappointing for the Rockets.
It’s not only that the Rockets couldn’t follow up last season’s expectations after reaching the West Finals, the team simply failed across the board: bad performances, chemistry issues, locker room gossip, coach getting fired etc.