The Houston Rockets have started off the 2022-2023 preseason on a high note. Even after the Rockets’ 118-110 defeat vs. the Miami Heat, there have been more positives than negatives. There is, however, still room for improvement in some areas, which were on display last night. Nevertheless, the Rockets started fast, taking a double-digit lead into the second quarter.
Kevin Porter Jr. and Jalen Green set the tone early, both scoring double digits in the first quarter. The Rockets went to the bench in the second quarter, and the combination did not work out as planned.