The Houston Rockets sit currently with a 2 game lead in the standings against the Warriors for the first seed in the tough Western Conference. If you would have said that this would happen before the season, many of the “experts” would have called you crazy.
Not only do the Rockets hold a 2 game lead, they have the intent and ability to keep it. They also may receive a bit of help via the injury bug for Golden State.
Let’s discuss these reasons as to why the Rockets are in good shape heading down the stretch into the last 15 games.