The Rockets have never been the flashiest team in Summer League considering they usually don’t have high draft picks, or sometimes any at all. But this year was different. This year, with several open roster spots, two high-upside draft picks and a couple NBA vets, this year’s version of the Summer Rockets was one of the most intriguing in recent memory.
Over the span of five days, the Rockets went an impressive 3-0 in pool play, winning their first three contests over the Pacers, Warriors and Clippers. Their undefeated record earned them the five seed out of all 30 teams and a matchup with the Nets in the first round of tournament play.