The Houston Rockets' turnaround under head coach Ime Udoka was built on defense. But now, with Kevin Durant in the mix , and legitimate championship odds, Houston is suffering a bit of an identity crisis.

The Rockets currently rank No. 1 in offensive rating (127.3), a mark that would shatter the franchise record set in 2019 (115.5). However, Houston is only 19th in defense rating after finishing fourth a year ago. In fact, the Rockets are the second-worst defensive team in the league when Alperen Sengun is off the floor. Sengun is the only starter currently grading as a plus defender by plus-minus metrics.

With an offense this historically explosive , it might not seem to matter much. They have seven players capable of scoring in double-figures and boast a bona fide star in Durant.

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