May 25, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) celebrates with forward Terrence Jones (6) against the Golden State Warriors during the first quarter in game four of the Western Conference Finals of the NBA Playoffs. at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports
6. Houston Rockets
Starting Five: Ty Lawson, James Harden, Trevor Ariza, Terrence Jones, Dwight Howard
Starting Five Rating: 20
After making the Western Conference Finals a year ago, the Houston Rockets bring back all their starters, including the addition of Ty Lawson, who I predict will be their starting point guard sooner rather than later.
The question for the Rockets this season will be which Dwight Howard they’re getting. Will they get the one that is injured for a third of the season, or will they get the one that has an MVP-like season, which we probably haven’t seen in quite a while.
If that Dwight can emerge, however, this Rockets team has to be considered one of the best in the NBA.
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