Vegas Over/Under: 55.5
The Record Projection: 60-22 of fromal The Bet: Hammer the more Do not have any concerns about Chris Paul and James Harden’s fit in exactly the same backcourt.
Though it’s an undeniable fact that only one basketball is present during any given game, the two guards are tremendous shot-creators who also flourish as spot-up weapons.
Paul scored 1.1 points per possession (PPP) at catch-and-shoot scenarios (77.3 percentile), while Harden set up 1.2 PPP (90.6 percentile). Complaining about these numbers is an impossible undertaking, and they give head coach Mike D’Antoni the luxury of running with either one of the two or in combination.
But this isn’t just about constantly having one elite flooring overall playing.
Even though the Houston Rockets parted with a few crucial pieces to property Paul, they managed to replace them and add even more depth to their coffers. Acquiring P.J. Tucker and Luc Mbah a Moute shouldn’t be overlooked, and the same is true of this choice to re-sign Nene for the next few seasons.
These Rockets are filled with top notch talent and high-quality turning members to supplement the work of the celebrities. They may just possess the team’s third-highest over/under in this phase of the offseason, but they are a good choice to become the NBA’s second-best team with space to spare.
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