Rockets got moral victory in loss vs. Raptors

Rockets Leading Scorers: Jalen Green (21), Alperen Sengun (17)

Raptors Leading Scorers: Fred VanVleet (32), OG Anunoby (27)

I remember last year on Twitter Spaces, Rockets play by play commentator Ryan Hollins referenced that rebuilding teams go through several stages of development. Hollins mentioned that the goal coming into the 2022-23 season was for the Houston Rockets to go “From the Hunted to the Hunters”.

Despite the 109-116 loss to the Toronto Raptors, fans who tuned in definitely saw signs of the goal becoming reality.

Going in this game, The Raptors are a top five defense in the league, outside of a 6’1” Fred VanVleet and 6’5” Gary Trent Jr., their roster features multiple 6’7”…