Harden And Howard Aren’t The Problem

Expectations were higher than they’ve been since the mid 90s, and then McHale gets canned eleven games in, the Rockets drop every game against the Nets, and yet, they managed to give Red Nation a Christmas present by beating the Spurs.

But Harden and Howard aren’t the Rockets problem.

And while no one will confuse Harden for a defensive star, he is second in steals on the Rockets who are the number one team in steals.

Outside of the centers and power forwards on the Rockets, Harden is number one in blocks.

The Rockets were able to come back and beat the Trail Blazers because Harden played the entire second half and only missing two shots in the final two quarters.

The Houston Rockets need a power forward who can rebound and play lock down defense.

The Houston Rockets need a power forward who can rebound and play lock down defense.

Game Day Preview: Houston Rockets vs Spurs, Feb 2712h ago Houston Rockets Daily Rocket Science: Who is to blame?1d ago But they showed the world they can play defense when they come back from a twenty-one point deficit and beat the Trailblazers, the hottest team in the league, and held them to a mere twelve points in the fourth quarter.