Houston Rockets and the possibility of changing the history of the NBA
The Texan franchise is showing the world that it is possible to play without a center and with players who are not taller than two meters, and they have historic numbers.
A risky bet, avant-garde in playing style and with more than promising results. Houston Rockets is showing great sensations in the early stages of the season, demonstrating that VanVleet's injury has prompted them to undertake the crusade of playing like no one has ever done in NBA history.
Gone are the days of small ball, a trend established by the Warriors that advocated for a fast-paced game, short possessions, many threes, and no center. Some teams opted for something counter-cultural in response, seeking centers who dominated the paint, and now we are in a period of interwar where the Houston Rockets have come up with a completely innovative playing model.
The Rockets are on pace to become:
— Steven Adams Stats (@funakistats) November 6, 2025
♦️the best offense in NBA history
♦️the best rebounding team in NBA history
- No point guard
- Lowest 3PT volume in the league
- Scoring more pts per 100 poss’s with Sengun and Adams than any other 2-man lineup in the league (>75 mins) pic.twitter.com/ivz1gpe3J9
With no traditional point guard, five guys who are all over six feet tall, and any of them able to play whatever role they want on the court. Watching Sengun handle the ball at the top and run pick & roll with Adams is one of the most shocking things any basketball purist could witness, or Amen Thompson playing point guard. A solid defense without gaps, dominant rebounding, and perfectly orchestrated offensive movements. They are on track to record the best stats in history in rebounds and offense. Houston Rockets could change this sport.
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