The Houston Rockets did well last season by finishing with the second seed in the Western Conference, and after they traded for future Hall of Fame forward Kevin Durant over the summer, they were expected to become serious championship contenders. Even after starting point guard Fred VanVleet was lost for the whole season, the expectations remained sky high.
But the Rockets lost in double-overtime on opening night to the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder, and on Friday, they fell 115-111 to the Detroit Pistons. With an 0-2 record, they're suddenly dealing with doubt and even some bad vibes.
Per ESPN , Durant didn't hold back about his feelings concerning his new team's poor start, and he said he even likes how the team has reacted emotionally.
"Coaching staff is pissed

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