The Houston Rockets' greatest challenges lie well off in the distance. A team built for postseason success can only turn so many heads during this 82-game climb to the playoffs.
Yet, even at such an early stage, it's evident that a perfect storm is brewing in Houston. Led by the bearded baller James Harden on the perimeter and a hulking Dwight Howard near the basket, the Rockets are ready to mark their arrival.
The current of the deep Western Conference waters is changing. The ferocity of the waves from seasons past is dying down. There are bubbles here and there beneath the surface, but a relative calm at the top.
The NBA championship field, while seemingly deep as ever, has a certain East Coast slant to it. The West holds its strength in numbers, but a top-heavy East appears to be the one forging true championship contenders among its elite class.
Out West, there are far more questions. But none offers a more promising solution than the one brewing in Houston, as general manager Daryl Morey's master plan takes shape.
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Wide-Open West Will Pave Way for Dwight Howard and Houston Rockets’ Greatness
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