Rockets expectations, rotational roulette, the injury bug – The Athletic

Posted: January 21, 2021 at 3:05 pm

HOUSTON Im chilling!

Chris Pauls words to Rockets lead assistant John Lucas as he walked away from their pregame midcourt reunion said as much about Pauls current situation as it did about where the Rockets are right now as an organization.

The Phoenix Suns have enjoyed a bright start to the season playing an exciting brand of basketball, are currently 4th in the West at 8-5 and boast a formidable big 3 in Paul, Devin Booker, and Deandre Ayton in addition to the ever-improving Mikal Bridges. On the other hand, the Rockets are 4-9. Theyre 14th in the Western Conference. Theyre currently riding a three-game losing streak, have won just one game out of their last six, and look like they could five losses in a row by the end of the week. Since last Sunday, the team is 28th in offensive rating, 15th in defensive rating, and 26th in net rating.

Seeing Houston in this state having covered them during...

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