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 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 tea...