Thus far, the Houston Rockets have maintained their strong play of the regular season. Following a tough 2016 campaign, James Harden and the Rockets came in with high expectations. Since the season began, the Rockets played more like 2015, which is a good sign.
James Harden definitely played like an MVP, as he did in 2015. This year, most believe Harden will not get snubbed again. Unlike last season, the Rockets are not going to lose in the first round of the playoffs.
However, 3-1 leads are not guaranteed, as James Harden and Nene led a come-from-behind victory against the Thunder in Game 4. Following the Game 4 comeback, James Harden and Nene talked to the media. During the interview, James Harden and Nene spoke about their win over the Thunder and more work needing to be done.
