Gallery: 10/11
2. Houston
Record: 30-9
Last week: 3rd
As stated in the intro slide, the Rockets are rolling as they've won eight straight games. James Harden finished Sunday's win over Toronto with 40 points, 11 assists and ten rebounds (he also had ten turnovers), and Montrezl Harrell added 28 points off the bench. Three of Houston's next five games are on the road, with the two home games (Charlotte and Memphis) coming against playoff-caliber teams. But they've made some strides defensively, which will serve the Rockets well on nights where everything isn't falling offensively provided they maintain that progress. (Getty)
