Are these Rockets actually legit contenders this season, or is it just week-one noise?
H-Town is Back, and They Ain't Taking No Prisoners
Every year, NBA fans love to jump to conclusions after one or two games. "Oh, this team is going 82-0!" or "Fire the coach, season is over!" But watching this 114-110 Rockets victory over the Spurs, you can tell this isn't just luck—Houston is built like a brick house this year.
Think about the balance on this squad. You’ve got young blood like Amen Thompson crashing the boards for a 20-point, 10-rebound double-double. You’ve got Şengün cooking in the post. You’ve got KD providing ultimate superstar bucket-getting. And you’ve got veterans like Marcus Smart and Tari Eason coming off the bench to throw hands and play dirty defense! That is a terrifying mix of young athleticism and veteran swagger.
So are they legit? Absolutely. Winning tough road games against division rivals in hostile environments is what real playoff teams do. The Rockets didn't just beat San Antonio; they bullied them in their own backyard. So put the Western Conference on high alert: H-Town isn't just coming to play this year, they’re coming to take over the whole building!