Rockets still down several players to injury

Troy Taormina-USA TODAY SportsThe Rockets haven’t looked sharp yet this season. Even in their lone victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, they had their fair share of ups and downs, and the win was by no means a complete victory. There’s been several culprits for this slow start, ranging from a defense that’s ranked 24th in the league, to a normally elite offense that’s ranked at just 12 right now, to a slew of new personnel in both the locker room and on the coaching staff.

But one of the elements that’s also contributing to their slow start is an incomplete lineup. The Rockets have been missing several players due to injury, and according to the Houston Chronicle’s Jonathan Feigen, there’s…