Talking Points of NBA Week 8

Victor Oladipo

Rockets on a 10-game win streak since CP3's return

James Harden and Chris Paul making moves
James Harden and Chris Paul making moves

Houston Rockets have been on a roll with Chris Paul back in the lineup after his injury. In the games, they have played since they have won 10 straight. In that stretch, the Rockets have ranked top three in the league in both - offensive and defensive rating. They have a net rating of 17.7. The next best mark is 12.2 of the Golden State Warriors. The Rockets are a serious contender this season, and this is the best team they have had in years.

Paul played the season opener and injured himself in the 2nd match of the season. Including the season opener, Rockets have won all the games he has played in with a 11-0 record.

The James Harden-Chris Paul experiment has worked brilliantly under Mike D'Antoni's system. All doubts about playing the two ball dominant guards on the same team have been quelled for now.

Can the Rockets beat the Cavs and Celtics win streaks this season?

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