Taking Off

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Hunter Brogan, Staff Writer

Houston’s rocket cannot be stopped.

The Houston Rockets can’t be stopped right with their 17 game win streak. This is the longest active streak right now in the NBA. They are averaging 114 points per game this season.

The Rockets have beat some quality teams during this streak. They have been on a roll and seem quite unstoppable. They are sitting in at number one in the Western Conference right in front of the Warriors.

The Houston Rockets have been anything, but bad these past 17 games. They averaged 113 points per game while on the streak and scored 100 plus every game, but one. The Rockets have dominated the Western Conference so far this year at 31-8, and there are no signs of slowing down. Their win percentage is sitting at .785 with next closest being .773 from the Warriors the Trailblazers at .606.

This big run has been led by their All-Star guard James Harden. Harden is averaging 31.1 points per game this year and is in the running for season MVP. He has other people around him that can get the job done too. Chris Paul, who was traded to Houston during the offseason, was a great addition to their team. He is averaging 18.7 points and eight assists this season really completes the team.