The NBA season lasts three weeks and the Houston Rockets discover themselves in a little bit of a rhythm.
After successful back-to-back video games towards the Detroit Pistons and Washington Wizards, the Rockets discover themselves with a 7-4 file via the primary 11 video games of the season.
Their observe file locations them among the many greatest groups within the Western Convention and within the prime 10 of Sportsnaut author Jason Burgos’ energy rankings. The Rockets climbed seven spots within the standings, going from sixteenth to ninth place this week.
“The Houston Rockets confirmed late-season promise in yr one for head coach Ime Udoka. They continued that momentum in 2024 by beginning the season with a 7-4 begin. Excitingly, is that this sturdy efficiency is led by younger gamers that includes Jalen Inexperienced and Alperen Sengun and is supported by top-of-the-line defenses within the NBA (107.9 PPG).” Burgos writes.
The one groups greater than the Rockets are the Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets, Memphis Grizzlies, Phoenix Suns, Golden State Warriors, Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder, Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers.
The Rockets will look to maintain the momentum going this week with two extra dwelling video games towards the Los Angeles Clippers, together with their Emirates NBA Cup opener on Friday. They will even go to the Chicago Bulls on Sunday and the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday for a quick street journey.
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