As the Houston Rockets have won three straight, climbing to a 3-2 record after their first five games, their offense has looked spectacular with blockbuster acquisition Kevin Durant leading the charge.
Yet, the fact that they are first in the NBA in 3-point percentage almost two weeks into the season could be one of the most surprising storylines in the league so far this year, and it shows exactly the effect that Durant has had on the team's offensive potency.
Although Houston accelerated their timeline greatly last year, climbing to the second seed in the Western Conference on the shoulders of their hard-nosed defensive identity, this radical change could be the key to them becoming true championship contenders.