With our new improvements made recently in defense and play making abilities, I believe the Rockets are a more complete team than last year, and should have no trouble climbing to the number 3 spot (with the eventual hopes of taking the number one position again), in the coming games.
The Rockets Are Playing Defense Again
It all starts with the leader in James Harden, who is top 5 in the league in steals now. When your MVP is leading the league in scoring and is top 5 in steals, what more could anyone ask for from a player?