The Houston Rockets’ season has been, at least, a rollercoaster ride, but their recent run has turned the NBA around.
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After losing 15 games in a row and sitting at 1-16, they were on their way to the worst record in NBA history, but now the Rockets are now back to seven straight wins to improve to 8- 16, ranked 13th in the Western Conference.
With a 114-104 win over the Brooklyn Nets behind Kevin Durant at Toyota Center on Wednesday night, they made history as the first team across all four major North American sports leagues (NBA/NHL/MLB). /NFL) to win seven games in one, immediately after a streak of 15 or more losses, according to the Elias Sports Bureau.
The Rockets have won 7 games in a row after a 15-game losing streak.
They are the first team in NBA history to have a streak of 15 games without loss and 7 wins in the same season, not to mention ranked right behind the other team. h / t @EliasSports pic.twitter.com/VdXWw1SDHh
– ESPN Statistics & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) December 9, 2021
Six players scored double digits in the win, led by 21 points from veteran Eric Gordon, who cut the night short, being sent off after being judged for two technical fouls. Garrison Matthews added 19 points, while Christan Wood finished with 12 points, 15 rebounds and three blocks.
Josh Christopher’s birthday, who turns 20 today, made Toyota Center headlines in the fourth quarter when he brought home this impressive one-handed alleyway from DJ Augustin’s feed.
He made a perfect 7/7 from the pitch, including 4/4 from a deep position, scored 18 points from the bench and played some impressive defense against former franchise star James. Harden.
“He was defiant for sure. He definitely did it,” Rockets head coach Stephen Silas said after the game. [He] played a really solid game on both ends of the deck. Really proud of him.”
From where they started the season, the Rockets now have some serious momentum as they look to climb the rankings, with the mood in the locker room lifted after a rough start to their season.
“It’s a great brand basketball for coaches, it’s a fun brand basketball to watch. The atmosphere here is great tonight.” Silas said.
The loss broke the Nets’ six-game winning streak, with their nine road wins this season tied with the Phoenix Suns taking first place in the NBA this season.
Houston will be looking to take eight straight wins Friday night when they meet the Milwaukee Bucks 16-10 at the Toyota Center.
