The Houston Rockets kicked off their season with a vengeance, demolishing three top-tier teams in the process. After starting 0-2, they rebounded with a 3-0 week, showcasing the league's best offense to date. The team's explosive scoring and dominant rebounding set them apart from the competition.
Tari Eason was back to his productive ways, scoring 22 points on 8/12 shooting in their win over Brooklyn. Meanwhile, Kevin Durant led the way with 31 and 26 points against Toronto and Boston, respectively. Newcomer Josh Okogie started at center in place of Steven Adams, who had been used as part of a double big lineup.
As the Rockets prepare for their next three games, they'll face off against the Dallas Mavericks on Monday, followed by a trip to Memphis to take on a beleaguered Grizzlies team. In Houston's favor is that top prospect Cooper Flagg will make his debut, while the Mavericks are shorthanded due to injuries.
The highly anticipated showdown against the Spurs on Friday pits Houston's size against superstar big man Victor Wembanyama. The Rockets had success against Wembanyama last season, with Alperen Sengun scoring 45 points in a single game. However, critics will be eager to see if Houston can contain Wembanyama's dominant presence.
What's truly remarkable is the Rockets' offense, which boasts the league's highest rating of 126.5. Despite starting point guard Fred VanVleet being lost for the season due to injury, the team has thrived without him. They lead the league in three-point percentage at 41.2% and have found ways to exploit opponents on the glass.
The question now is whether Houston's offense will be enough to sustain their current level of success throughout the season. With the playoffs looming closer, general manager Rafael Stone may not need to make a trade for a starting point guard after all.
Tari Eason was back to his productive ways, scoring 22 points on 8/12 shooting in their win over Brooklyn. Meanwhile, Kevin Durant led the way with 31 and 26 points against Toronto and Boston, respectively. Newcomer Josh Okogie started at center in place of Steven Adams, who had been used as part of a double big lineup.
As the Rockets prepare for their next three games, they'll face off against the Dallas Mavericks on Monday, followed by a trip to Memphis to take on a beleaguered Grizzlies team. In Houston's favor is that top prospect Cooper Flagg will make his debut, while the Mavericks are shorthanded due to injuries.
The highly anticipated showdown against the Spurs on Friday pits Houston's size against superstar big man Victor Wembanyama. The Rockets had success against Wembanyama last season, with Alperen Sengun scoring 45 points in a single game. However, critics will be eager to see if Houston can contain Wembanyama's dominant presence.
What's truly remarkable is the Rockets' offense, which boasts the league's highest rating of 126.5. Despite starting point guard Fred VanVleet being lost for the season due to injury, the team has thrived without him. They lead the league in three-point percentage at 41.2% and have found ways to exploit opponents on the glass.
The question now is whether Houston's offense will be enough to sustain their current level of success throughout the season. With the playoffs looming closer, general manager Rafael Stone may not need to make a trade for a starting point guard after all.
but at the same time you gotta wonder if this is just a flash in the pan, will they be able to keep up their scoring and rebounding with injuries looming and the playoffs around the corner? 
their offense is straight fire, you know? i mean 126.5 rating is crazy. and tari eason coming out of nowhere like that is wild. kevin durant's numbers are always insane too. but what really impresses me is how they're adapting without fred vanvleet. getting josh okogie to start at center has been a smart move, i think.
i'm excited to see if they can contain him and still come out on top. overall, the rockets are definitely one of my top teams to watch this season 
tari eason is on a roll too 
kevin durant leading the way is no surprise tho 
cooper flagg's debut can't come soon enough 
and let's be real, the matchup against wembanyama is gonna be EPIC 
. They're already having to play some young blood like Josh Okogie at center... fingers crossed he can keep up 
. On the bright side, a strong offense is hard to ignore 
. But, it's gonna be tough for them to sustain that level of production without their point guard. The playoffs are coming and they'll need to make sure they're not relying on one or two players too much 
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. They're still racking up those points and shooting like crazy, but how long will it last? The NBA is full of surprises, and I wouldn't put it past them to tank games or make some shady trades to boost their chances in the playoffs 
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I'm loving how the Rockets are proving everyone wrong with that 3-0 week! They totally deserved it after coming back from those 0-2 starts 
Their offense is insane, 126.5 rating? That's some crazy numbers 
. The way they're exploiting opponents on the glass is a major key to their success 
! But with Fred VanVleet out, do they need to make a trade for a point guard? Maybe not 
... I think they're good to roll without him 
. They're giving up way too many points, especially on the glass. Still, with Flagg making his debut and that dominant frontcourt duo of Durant & Sengun, I think they can keep it up for a bit. And honestly, who knows, maybe they don't need another point guard anyway? They've got their offense locked down and if they can find ways to defend, they're unstoppable 
with a rating of 126.5 and leading the league in 3pt percentage at 41.2% 
they're dominating in that department which makes 'em a tough matchup for anyone. now it's just about sustainin this level of play, injuries can sneak up on ya so hopefully they stay healthy and we get to see more of this magic 
kevin durant is looking like his old self too, 31 and 26 points against toronto and boston? 
31pts from kevin durant against toronto was insane 
. But, you know how it goes... too good to last? 
️. Can't wait to see how this all unfolds! 