The Rockets won their opener against Dallas on Wednesday by playing at a much faster pace than they did last season, writes William Guillory of The Athletic. With point guard Fred VanVleet back on the court after missing all of…
The Houston Rockets secured a season-opening victory against the Dallas Mavericks behind an accelerated offensive pace following the return of point guard Fred VanVleet. Houston totaled 128 points, including 29 fast-break points, with both Jabari Smith Jr. and Kevin Durant contributing 30 points each in the revamped system.
VanVleet missed the entire 2025/26 campaign, and his return allowed the Rockets to push the tempo and generate easier scoring opportunities. The faster transition style alleviated late-clock isolation pressure that previously affected Durant and center Alperen Sengun, while strengthening Houston's ability to capitalize on defensive rebounds.
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