Can Houston Rise to Challenge the West | Houston Rockets News

The Western Conference is locked in a familiar showdown between the Spurs and Thunder, but the East’s playoff race is wide open. Houston’s big gamble? Breaking into that elite tier by outplaying Minnesota, Denver, and even a healthy Luka Doncic-led Lakers squad — if they can harness their new depth and handle Jokic, they might just be the X-factor no one saw coming. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/81ca063d3d34e4a5