Dwight Howard's struggles from the free-throw line were a big factor in the Houston Rockets 99-98 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night, but even the biggest Howard hater can't deny how effective D12 has been this year.
Yes, Howard made just 5-of-16 from the charity stripe in the game, but his failures have been few and far between in the first two weeks of the NBA season.
Even with the team still working out the kinks in rotation and chemistry, Howard has already established himself as a major factor.
These Kind of Numbers Don't Lie
With James Harden on the roster pouring in 26.8 points a night, Howard provides sufficient low-post production, averaging 17.0 points through six games. His blocked shots are a little down from his normal pace at 1.3 per contest, but he still has time to get that number up.
Most of all, Howard has been an absolute glass-eater. He's averaging 14.5 rebounds per game, which is second in the NBA to Kevin Love's 14.7.
The Rockets were looking for a dominant inside presence, and th ...
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Article written by Brian Mazique