After an impressive 3-0 start to 2026-27, the Houston Rockets' stats are predictably looking strong. Most impressively, their record and stats were buoyed by a victory over last season's Western Conference champions, courtesy of a Rockets-Spurs clash on Friday. Even…
The Houston Rockets opened their 2026-27 NBA season with a 3-0 record, highlighted by victories over the San Antonio Spurs and a 121-114 win against the Atlanta Hawks. Writer Jimmy Vik highlights that Houston's early offensive success relies less on offensive rebounding and more on improved shooting and ball movement. Through three games, the team ranks second in three-point percentage, fourth in field goal percentage, and fifth in assists across the league.
Vik points to increased passing as the crucial statistic to monitor, noting Houston logged 297 passes in their opener compared to averaging 277.9 last season. Despite starting point guard Fred VanVleet sitting out Saturday's game against Atlanta for knee injury management, third-year guard Reed Sheppard led the team with 19 points and seven assists. Houston will face the Hawks again on Monday night.
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