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This week’s question is asking you to decide what player loss hurt the Rockets the most. The team has generally underachieved since Kevin Durant came to H-town, and there are multiple reasons why. Here are a few of them:
The first is the loss of Dillion Brooks, which had a much bigger
effect on Houston’s defensive identity than expected. Houston lost perhaps it’s toughest wing defender and best tone-setter for the stifling defensive squad they were last year.
The loss of Fred VanVleet. The Rockets lost their floor general and the man who runs the offense, leaving them disjointed at important times.
The loss of Steve Adams. The Rockets became an offensive rebounding team this season, and when Adams went down, they lost their best rebounder and interior defender, with no one left capable of filling that role full-time. Cint Capela’s minutes are limited.
All three losses affected the team this year. Which one the most? You tell us.
We will be back soon with the results!
