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Houston Rockets 4-0 Start Points to Championship
Houston Rockets' 4-0 start and championship history suggest a strong playoff chance.
In brief
Houston Rockets' 4-0 start and championship history suggest a strong playoff chance. Houston Rockets' 4-0 start and championship history indicate a serious playoff contender. Originally reported by Houston Rockets On SI.
Houston Rockets 4-0 Start
Houston Rockets are off to a great start with a 4-0 record.
Sixth Time 4-0 Start
This is the sixth time in franchise history that the Rockets opened the season at 4-0.
Championship History
Both of their NBA championships started with a 4-0 record.
Legitimate Playoff Opportunity
The team has a legitimate opportunity to come out of the Western Conference.
Minimal Weaknesses
When you look at the roster from top to bottom, there really aren't many weaknesses.
Alperen Sengun Performance
Sengun recently put together one of the most impressive performances with 29 points, nine rebounds, nine assists, six steals, and a block.
Sengun's Historical Mark
No center had ever recorded that combination of numbers in an NBA game.
Sengun's Average Stats
Through four games, he's averaging 24.5 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists.
Sengun's Efficiency
Sengun is getting his production efficiently without forcing the issue offensively.
Sengun's Defensive Improvement
Sengun is moving his feet better on the perimeter defensively.
Jabari Smith Jr. Impact
Smith is averaging 16.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, and .5 assists while shooting 51.1% from the field.
Smith's Defensive Contribution
He's contributing defensively with 1.3 steals and a block per game.
Oklahoma City Thunder Situation
After Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace got hurt, Houston has an opportunity to move up the standings.
Houston's Depth
The Rockets have enough depth to withstand injuries of their own.
Houston's Playoff Potential
Houston looks like a team built to make a serious run in the playoffs.
The one thing
Houston Rockets' 4-0 start and championship history indicate a serious playoff contender.
