If James Harden is the engine that makes the Houston Rockets offense go, then Dwight Howard is a living, breathing fuel injector capable of lifting the franchise to heights it hasn't experienced in nearly 20 years.
As Houston seeks to reach the conference finals plateau for the first time since 1997, it's Howard—mysteriously lost in the NBA's superstar shuffle during a season defined by a frenzied MVP race—who possesses the talent necessary to elevate the Rockets' ceiling to an entirely new level.
Through six playoff games, Howard has held up his end of the bargain, averaging 17.5 points, 13.2 rebounds, 3.3 blocks and 1.5 steals while shooting a shade over 60 percent from the field.
We may be desensitized to accept that kind of production as the norm for a healthy Howard at this point, but historic precedence shouldn't be a reason to ignore how integral his production will be to the Rockets' success against the Los Angeles Clippers.
Take Monday night, for instance.
Although the Rockets turned in their worst collective performance of the season to date, Howard was the lone piece kee ...
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Dwight Howard Has Chance to Elevate Houston Rockets to New Heights
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