In its last 10 games with a five-point margin in the final five minutes, Houston has won...
With teams working to deny him 3-point shots late in games, Rockets guard Jalen Green has become intentional about driving to the basket.The game was up for grabs in the final five minutes. The Rockets have made a run to close within six. The Suns called time out to regroup. It was never the same.
In their 10 games since with a five-point margin in the final five minutes, the Rockets have won six, including five of their past seven and including a win at Phoenix on Dec. 2. Paul did not play in that game but is back for Tuesday’s rematch. The Rockets still lead the NBA in turnovers per game but have improved markedly. They have averaged 13.7 in the past seven games after averaging 20.2 in the previous 10.Mostly, however, the defense that had been so porous, especially early in games, has of late been its best with close games on the line.
“It’s focus,” guard Eric Gordon said of the vast difference between the Rockets’ defense in the final five minutes and the first 43. “It’s a mindset. If you have a winning mentality, defense is where it starts, and offense will take care of itself. It will create easier opportunities on the offensive end.
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