We’ve nearly reached the halfway mark of the 2024-25 NBA regular season, and the Houston Rockets have quietly positioned themselves as a genuine contender in the Western Conference.
They have a 27-12 record through 39 games, boosted by a 6-1 record in January and a current five-game winning streak. That record has them atop the Southwest Division and sitting in second place in a loaded Western Conference.
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The most valuable player in this run has been shooting guard Jalen Green. The second overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft has had a January to remember, averaging 30.6 points on a hyper-efficient 52.4% from the field across the seven games.
Green hasn’t been doing it alone, though. His most prolific running mate has been second-year forward Amen Thompson, who was recently added to the starting lineup. In his 10 starts so far this season, the Rockets have a 9-1 record (with the one defeat being a 1-point loss to the Timberwolves in December), and he has been an anchor on both ends of the floor, averaging double-digits in both points and rebounds in January.
The Rockets’ recent good fortunes were all a part of the plan for head coach Ime Udoka. In his second season at the helm, he has transformed a league-wide bottom feeder into a strong and cohesive unit.
After winning just 22 games two seasons ago, the team overperformed expectations in Udoka’s first year, finishing with a 41-41 record and just missing out on a spot in the Play-In Tournament. In Year No. 2, the rebuild has continued to perform ahead of schedule.
The Rockets’ winning streak will be tested again Thursday night when the team travels to Sacramento to take on the Kings in a nationally televised game. Tip-off is scheduled for 9 p.m.
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The Houston Rockets are on an absolute tear right now, and they are showing no signs of slowing down. With an impressive winning streak and some incredible performances from their star players, the Rockets are proving to be a force to be reckoned with in the NBA.
James Harden has been playing at an MVP level, putting up monster numbers and leading the team to victory after victory. The addition of Russell Westbrook has also been a game-changer, bringing a new dynamic to the team and helping them dominate on both ends of the court.
But it’s not just the superstars that are shining for the Rockets. Role players like Eric Gordon, P.J. Tucker, and Clint Capela have all been stepping up and making crucial contributions to the team’s success.
With the playoffs just around the corner, the Rockets are peaking at the perfect time. They are playing with confidence, chemistry, and a hunger to win it all. Look out, Houston—the Rockets are on fire, and they are ready to take on anyone who stands in their way. #HoustonRockets #NBA #PlayoffsBound
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