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By Cai Owen

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 18: Kyrie Irving#11 of the Boston Celtics watches the action during the game against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on December 18, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 18: Kyrie Irving#11 of the Boston Celtics watches the action during the game against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on December 18, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – DECEMBER 25: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets argues a foul call against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half of a NBA game at the Chesapeake Energy Arena on December 25, 2017 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by J Pat Carter/Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – DECEMBER 25: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets argues a foul call against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half of a NBA game at the Chesapeake Energy Arena on December 25, 2017 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by J Pat Carter/Getty Images) /

Houston Rockets: Trust the offence for the full 48

Houston are off to a terrific start, sitting 2nd out West. However, they’re in the midst of a five game losing streak, after losing just four times prior.

This poor form seems to stem from the lack of trust in the system during stretches of games. It’s all well and good when the three’s are dropping, but when there’s a slight drought, the trust seems to fly out the window. Continuous Harden iso’s ensue, leading to poor shooting on his part and frustration for others around him.

Houston need to live and die with their style of play. When the going gets tough, they can’t go running and rely on Harden to bail them out when the shots aren’t dropping. For the full 48 they must play with speed and fluidity, taking the open shot when it presents itself. It’s what got them the 2 seed, so it’s what will keep them there.

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