The Houston Rockets have found themselves in a lot of tight contests in 2025-26. Unfortunately, they haven't fared as well as you'd like in those games.
Per NBA.com, the Rockets are .500 (6-6) in clutch situations. Is that bad? Well, let's compare it with their direct competition.
The Lakers have won all 9 of their clutch games. The Spurs have won 80% (12-3). The Thunder have won 81.8% (9-2). So no, a .500 mark in the clutch is not good for a team with championship aspirations.
What exactly is happening here?
Rockets failing to execute in the clutch
The Rockets' last clutch contest was especially frustrating.