The Houston Rockets are facing injuries early in the season. Guard Eric Gordon suffered a knee injury and is out for six weeks. Danuel House Jr. will also miss some time. Not to worry Houston fans, this team is still very talented, even without those two players on the court. James Harden and Russell Westbrook can handle their own, and dominate like they have been. Harden is the main star on the team, anyway, and is having another MVP-caliber campaign.
Gordon is having surgery after suffering a bad knee injury. Rockets GM Daryl Morey hopes the team can have him back in time to make a run. Houston currently sits at 7-3 overall, tied for the most wins in the Western Conference. As for House, he’ll miss some time as well, but will come back soon enough. Houston took a big blow when Gerald Green was ruled out for the season after he injured his foot. Expect players like Ben McLemore, Austin Rivers, Thabo Sefolosha, and Chris Clemons to step up in the absence of Eric Gordon and Danuel House.
The Rockets are playing at a high level right now. With a huge game against the Clippers on Wednesday night, a win would propel them into even better playoff positioning in the Western Conference. However, losing two of their best players won’t help the cause. With Rivers, McLemore, and Sefolosha ready to step up and fill the void, Houston can prime themselves for a big run. It’s still early in the season, but this Houston Rockets team is looking like a true contender. With the Warriors being down this year and Steph Curry out, a new team has the opportunity to claim the West. Houston will definitely need Gordon and House back at some point this season. If the Rockets can make a defining run and truly contend, this season can remain magical.
– Brandon Eisenman