The Rockets rolled into Toronto sitting on a 17-game win streak and legitimate designs on the 2017-18 NBA title. They’ve spent the past few years crafting this roster, grooming strategies, players, coaches, and everything else needed to take on the league’s best at the highest level. They’re 51-14 now and look every inch the championship threats they claim to be. It’s truly inspiring stuff.
Now, if only they could beat the Toronto Raptors.
On Friday night, the Raptors jumped all over the Rockets. Save for a 2-0 nothing lead in the opening minute and a half, and a late tie-game, Toronto held the lead throughout.