In the first two rounds of the postseason, the Houston Rockets have done a fantastic job at taking care of the ball. Houston has averaged just 9.7 turnovers per game in 10 playoff matchups, which is 4.1 less turnovers than their regular season average.
Houston’s three main ball handlers, James Harden, Chris Paul and Eric Gordon, are averaging a combined 2.5 less turnovers per game in the postseason. Even against Utah, who has arguably the league’s best defense, the Rockets were able to squeeze the orange and limit easy scoring opportunities for the Jazz.