The Houston Rockets lost their first two games by a total of five points. Since then, they’ve run off five straight wins by an average of 19.2.

The Rockets have seen significant statistical improvement for the third straight season. Thus far, Kevin Durant hasn’t had to do too much, and Fred VanVleet hasn’t been missed.

There are some unsustainable elements to the Rockets’ top-ranked offense , but Houston has the look of a contender.

Here are some notes, numbers and film as the Rockets put their five-game winning streak on the line in San Antonio on Friday ( 7:30 p.m. ET, Prime Video )…

1. No movement necessary

The Indiana Pacers’ run to the 2025 NBA Finals was a lesson that an offense can thrive with relentless ball and player movement.

Houston’s first seven games are a lesso

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