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The Rockets Are BETTER Than You Think



The Rockets Are BETTER Than You Think

The Rockets are a lot better than you think because last season they won 52 games by simply dominating on the margins. They were a great defense with the size, athleticism, and personnel to go to a ton of different coverages and lineups. And they were arguably the best offensive rebounding team ever, which helped them always win the possession game. The only things holding them back from being true championship contenders were how stagnant their halfcourt offense could get and their inability to make shots. But then they went and added Kevin Durant, an all-time great offball scorer who’s coming off a season where he made 43% of his threes and 53% of his mid-range jumpers. Then they picked up Dorian Finey Smith, who just shot 41% from three. And they did this without sacrificing any part of their identity between the athleticism, defensive versatility, or dominance on the glass. Actually, they got even bigger, even lengthier, and even better at protecting the rim while remaining young. So, as things currently stand, Houston could just be the biggest threat to OKC.

The Rockets won 52 games last season, then added Kevin Durant and Dorian Finney-Smith while keeping their identity.

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17 Comments

  1. Absolutely.

    They're one of the contenders gping into next season.

    And now Dillon Brooks is gone, I might even appreciate that team!

  2. We need a break down video of the potential Houston team with the new surrounding pieces. This team is built to compete with OKC next year.
    Another interesting one is the nuggets they have insane team.
    I love this offseason bc not many big pieces moved yet these are the defining moments that lead teams to win championships!

  3. Ols ass KD will find something within the 1st month of the season to be unhappy about…
    This
    Early excitement will wash away as soon as a month in the season goes by..

  4. You didn’t even mention the Clint capela addition which adds even more shot blocking and rebounding for $7 mil a year

  5. The math works.. Great defence plus dominate possession plus improved shooting equals a better outcome from last season

  6. Rockets are great on paper but health is key for them. I see the nuggets better than them because jokic got a solid team arround him now.

  7. not sure why they signed capela, i thought that was stupid especially with them having sengun and adams but outside of that move they’re cooking

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