NBA Power Rankings: Rockets Slipping After Losing Streak?
The Houston Rockets are back in the win column after beating the New York Knicks on Monday night.
The victory snapped a season-long four-game losing streak that has the Rockets' backs against a wall.
The losing streak also pushed the Rockets back one spot in CBS Sports' latest power rankings. The team currently sits at No. 22.
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"The Rockets salvaged a winless week with a controversial victory over the Knicks on Monday. It's been a mad scramble with Fred VanVleet out, as Dillon Brooks, Jalen Green and Jabari Smith Jr. have all taken a stab at lead ball-handler duties," CBS Sports writes. "A silver lining has been an increased run for rookie Amen Thompson, who averaged 10 points, 11.5 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game this week on 63% shooting (though he missed all three of his 3-point attempts)."
The Rockets have dealt with injuries and it's beginning to pick up, especially with Fred VanVleet out. The goal is to not slip too far out of the Play-In standings while VanVleet is sidelined.
The Rockets have one final game before the All-Star Break tomorrow night against the Memphis Grizzlies. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. CT.
