We break down all the keys that will define the battle between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Houston Rockets to secure a home-court advantage in the playoffs.
Kevin Durant's team, which cannot be said to be having a brilliant season, will fight for the title
Milwaukee Bucks, Miami Heat, Houston Rockets, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Sacramento Kings, among the candidates to acquire the star point guard from the Memphis Grizzlies
The Memphis player raises his voice and "denounces" favors from the referees for the most prominent names in the NBA
The Houston franchise acquired one of the best players in the entire league; he has performed well individually, but the team has been below last year's level collectively.
The Houston franchise signed the 2014 MVP last year and is now looking to repeat the formula with the Greek star, who will not be competing in the playoffs with the Milwaukee Bucks
The Texan franchise seems to be the weakest rival among the leaders in the Western Conference, accumulating more and more problems and distrust.
KD enlarges his legend in the NBA after surpassing the best player of all time in points scored
Total stagnation in the Texan franchise and alarms triggered by the possibility that the project may not vie for glory. What is happening to Tari Eason is symptomatic of the team's overall failure.
The 37-year-old superstar was drafted and played his first season with them, although today it seems difficult to see him outside of the Houston Rockets
Important victory for the Angels against a direct rival like the Houston Rockets: sixth consecutive victory of the season
Fred VanVleet leaves the door open for an unexpected return from injury even though he was not aiming to come back with the Rockets this year