Consecutive exits from the first round of the NBA's Western Conference playoffs over the past two seasons have the Houston Rockets searching for the right path to a deep postseason run.
In Week 1 of training camp, it was apparent that those early departures were unacceptable. From the front office all the way down to the players, everyone's tone reflected an attitude of focus and chasing an NBA title.
It's early still, and there's plenty more to glean from this squad as the preseason takes shape. But as expected, the chatter about where the Rockets are headed started up front with their most recent star acquisition.
Dwight Howard could be in the best shape of his life
Dwight Howard's game is predicated on athleticism. The fact that he could be physically stronger than ever has to be a concern for any opponent and a huge boost for team morale.
That was the sentiment given by Rockets forward Trevor Ariza, who also played with Howard for three seasons with the Orlando Magic, in a re ...
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Article written by Michael C. Jones