The early Super Sunday matchup between the Houston Rockets and New Orleans Pelicans saw James Harden officially break out of the worst slump of his career. Harden struggled from the field like never before for most of the month of January and the Rockets struggled overall as a result. Although Harden’s play hindered the Rockets last month, it could actually be a token for them to unlock their full potential when it counts the most.
Many different things happened in the midst of the Harden slump, but one of the most intriguing developments was the dominance of Russell Westbrook in the Rockets’ system.