This season, the Houston Rockets have been inconsistent, especially on the defensive end. The Rockets have gone 12-6 over the course of their first 18 games, but have been two different teams in regards to their defensive effort.
The Rockets have gone on an eight-game winning streak this season and followed that up with a three-game losing streak prior to their most recent victory over the Miami Heat. During the Rockets’ eight-game winning streak, they had a defensive rating of 100.1 points per 100 possessions, which was actually the second-best in the NBA. However, during their three-game losing streak, they had a defensive rating of 115.