Houston Rockets
Record: 22-22
The only reason why the Rockets get a passing grade is because they’ve begun to look alive most recently. But, apart from winning six of its last nine games, the Rockets have really disappointed so far this season. James Harden‘s efficiency is down from last year and Dwight Howard looks like a shell of his former self.
Of course, those are on the nights that Howard’s even able to play.
Houston fired Kevin McHale early in the season, but that hasn’t solved its issues. Trading for Ty Lawson was mistake and hasn’t paid off as many thought it would. The Rockets are a mess right now, though, because the Western Conference is having a bit of a down year, they’re still in the playoff picture. They pass. For now.
Grade: D
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