Rakets have silver lines -lottery pimples at 2025 NBA Draft

On Sunday evening, the young Houston rockets were officially excluded from the late season by the long -term rival in the Warriors.

After Houston was traveling 3-1 in her first round, he seemed to be ready, but two victories helped them at home for a decisive game 7.

Despite better offensive performance in the 5 and 6 of games, the Rockets fought on Sunday and scored only 89 points. Aemen Thompson, security guard in the second year, was the only ray of hope and ended with a team high of 24 points on 9-against-16 shootings as well as nine rebounds, three assists and one steal and block each.

The Warriors are now competing against Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves in round 2, while the rockets were not showing anything.

Despite the defeat in the first round, Houston goes into the low season with at least one lottery as a silver strip. In the low season, the Rockets acquired the future capital of the Suns in exchange for the NETS, reported to act against Star Kevin Durant. While the deal never came into play, the team ended up at least the ninth chances on the upcoming lottery.

Last year Houston was in the same position and jumped all the way to 3rd place when the dust finally settled, which finally turned around Reed Sheppard.

The team has decisions to make this low season regarding the entire roster. The series with Golden State emphasized real offensive problems that could be solved with a star consolidation trade. Or the team could continue to come forward with its talented young core.

In any case, a lottery selection at the NBA design from 2025, even a late season, offers versatile in this off -season for versatility.