The Houston Rockets are sitting pretty with the second-best record in the Western Conference at 36-13. They are just 3 games back of the first seeded Golden State Warriors, too.
It hasn’t been exactly pretty, though. Yes, Chris Paul and James Harden have been wonderful together. Yes, Trevor Ariza is having a great, consistent season. And yes, Luc Mbah a Moute has upped his game since joining the Rockets. However, injuries have plagued the team.
Chris Paul has played in just 31 of the 49 games this year. James Harden missed some time with a hamstring injury.