Houston’s offence of course will centre around the duo of Howard and Harden. Howard is still a double-double threat despite slowing down in recent years and averaged 18.3 points and 12.2 rebounds (4th in the NBA) in 2013-2014. Key Stat From Last Season: 107.7 PPG - 2nd in the league in scoring Harden is one of the top shooting guards in the league offensively logging in 25.4 markers per game- 5th in the NBA in scoring. Houston has a high powered offence which is centred on their ability to push the tempo and get off quality shots from behind the arc. The 107.7 points average is among the tops (Los Angeles Clippers averaged at 107.9 PPG) in the entire league owing to their 24.0 attempts per game from the three-point land. Key Weakness For Upcoming Season: Team Defence, Harden's Defence New acquisition Ariza, who will replace Parsons in the starting line-up is also an above average three-point shooter and won’t have a problem adjusting to the high volume of threes system in Houston. As a team, they are the eighth worst team in giving up total scores (103.1 PPG) Of course, Harden’s non-effort on the defensive end is well-documented and criticised: The team’s weakness reflect their best player’s (Harden) own vulnerability: defence. Portland Trail Blazers - Potential Breakout Player: Patrick Beverleyīeverley is well known for his activity on the defensive end- constant pressure on the opposing point guard and a consistent nightmare for those he’s guarding. Beverley is entering his third year in the league.
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