The Houston Rockets have the league's second-best Offensive Rating (121.9) despite their subpar ball movement. So, Kevin Durant's season-best 8 assists on Wednesday meant more than you might think.
It's been a quirk for the entire season. The Rockets have a dominant offense despite being 22nd in Assists Per Game (25.5) and in Passes Per Game (281.4). This is not a team that looks to move the ball, which is often a prerequisite for a dominant offense.
The Rockets are rewriting the rule book. This is perhaps the best offensive rebounding team in NBA history.