The Houston Rockets' ugly 2022-23 season explained in one stat

Jalen Green #4 of the Houston Rockets wipes his face during the second half against the Sacramento Kings at Toyota Center on February 08, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)The Houston Rockets suffered perhaps their most frustrating defeat of the season Wednesday night in a 130-128 loss against the Sacramento Kings.

Rockets coach Stephen Silas and guard Eric Gordon lamented a foul call against Gordon in the final second of Wednesday's loss, which sent Kings guard De'Aaron Fox to the free-throw line for a trio of foul shots. Video evidence didn't necessarily support the foul call on Gordon as he appeared to not make contact with Fox, though that notion was rejected…