The Rockets sit at 14th in the Western Conference with a 6-17 record. Although it hasn’t been a great start to the season, there are still some things to be excited about.
Jalen Green’s playmaking
Everybody knows Green can score, but his recent growth in the playmaking department deserves its recognition. After averaging just 2.6 assists per game last season as a rookie, Green is now averaging 3.8 assists per night.
The 20-year-old guard recorded 6 assists versus the Toronto Raptors on November 9, a game that would spark an impressive stretch for Green. Since that outing, he’s averaging 5.