Just over a week ago the Houston Rockets were enjoying the highs of a five game winning streak. Most of the main guys were healthy and Houston defeated Denver and Golden State, two of the top teams in the west, by double-digit points during the streak. The early season misery inflicted on this team was long gone and they were ready to really start climbing up the conference standings. Unfortunately, the misery has returned.
The Rockets have now dropped four games in a row, losing two in overtime. Of the four losses, three came against teams that are unlikely to make the playoffs, including the tanking Cleveland Cavaliers.