They could be showing their hand by using the double-big lineup too quickly.
As the Houston Rockets enter their season opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder, their decision to start the double-big lineup, featuring both Alperen Sengun and Steven Adams, could be a major indication of how extensively they will turn to this lineup throughout the course of the season.
Yet, even with Kevin Durant on the roster, there could be serious spacing issues when this lineup is used, and their matchup against the defensively staunch Thunder will prove to be a major test of its offensive viability.