It's April 10th. You're listening to NBA News Today, AI-powered NBA coverage. Houston Rockets are on fire with eight straight wins after beating the Philadelphia 76ers, 113-122 last night. That streak has them playing their best ball right now, turning heads league wide.
Just over two weeks back, things looked grim when they blew a 13-point overtime lead to the Minnesota Timberwolves, suffering the biggest OT, comeback, in NBA history. That was their eighth loss in 14 games, hitting rock bottom. Since then, the Rockets flipped the script with super-efficient play, cutting turnovers and leaning on their wings like Amon Thompson and Jabari Smith. Junior for perimeter scoring.
Fans are buzzing about this total turnaround and the revenge shot tonight. Look for pace to decide it. Houston ranks 29th league wide, thriving in the half court, while the Wolves push fast, 10th since late March, without much Anthony Edwards. Minnesota feasted on transition last time, so expect Houston to slow it down.
Tonight's matchup sets up different, with both teams evolving, but if the Rockets protect the paint, with Rudy Gobert and Clint Capella while hitting, from outside, they keep stacking wins and build real playoff noise.