Images of Damian Lillard's epic shot to win Game 6 are going to be dancing through the heads of the Houston Rockets throughout the 2014 offseason. And unfortunately for them, that's going to last even longer than expected after a surprising and disappointing first-round exit at the hands of the Portland Trail Blazers.
So, what's next?
This was supposed to be a more successful year after the offseason acquisition of Dwight Howard gave the Rockets another star to pair with James Harden. Instead of another first-round exit, like the one the Oklahoma City Thunder gave them in 2013, Houston was supposed to compete for a championship.
However, "supposed to" doesn't mean a lot in the NBA, particularly during these topsy-turvy playoffs that have already produced five Game 7s without a single second-round contest in the books.
The Rockets were disappointing in 2013-14. There's no doubt about that.
But they don't have to be in 2014-15.
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What’s Next for Houston Rockets After Disappointing 1st Round Exit?
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