The Houston Rockets want to get better defensively. Head coach Stephen Silas has been beyond clear regarding his biggest frustration with the 2021-22 team that finished last in the NBA with a 20-62 record.
“I want to be a better defensive team,” Silas said. “We just have to be, and for young guys, that’s hard. Hard for them to grasp the defensive end and be able to anticipate what’s coming. To see a set develop and know where they’re supposed to be, when they’re supposed to be there and be there on time. I want to improve on the defensive end.”
Last season, Houston finished with the worst defensive rating in the league at 116.4 points per 100 possessions, and they were No. 28 (of 30 teams) in defensive rebounds at just 32 per game. In contrast, the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors, who are playing in the NBA Finals this month, finished No. 1 and No. 2, respectively, in defensive rating. They were both top five teams in defensive rebounding, as well.
