Houston Rockets vs. Charlotte Hornets game preview

NBA: Houston Rockets at Charlotte HornetsTonight, the play their first game that they’ll likely be favored to win. Yes, Houston hasn’t been blown out start-to-finish in a game yet, but being one of the last two winless teams in the league (Memphis being the other) has to be wearing on the young Rockets and new head coach Ime Udoka.

I think it’s plain to see that the Rockets look better than last year. Again, no one is confusing this group for a contender, but the Rockets don’t look like a team destined to finish dead last in the Western Conference once again. The improvement, especially among the starting group as a whole and the defense in general, is noticeable. It’s frustrating to start…