Houston Rockets Tickets

The Houston Rockets entered the 2008-09 season built around the skilled trio of Yao Ming, Tracy McGrady, and Ron Artest. Backed by fierce defenders Carl Landry and Shane Battier, the Houston Rockets tore through the NBA on their way to the playoffs. Tracy McGrady would go down with injury before the postseason however, and the miracle Houston Rockets lost to the eventual champion Los Angeles Lakers. The Houston Rockets had a rough off-season to follow the glorious playoff run, with Yao Ming being lost due to injury and Ron Artest leaving via free agency.

Though the loss of the big three will hurt in the short-term, the Houston Rockets now have a chance to develop their deep and young bench. F Luis Scolla and SG Aaron Brooks were breakout stars in 2009 and will be asked to shoulder more of the offensive load in the new season. Free agent Trevor Ariza will be the go-to-guy in the paint and is expected by be a playmaker on defense as well. Hardnosed SF Shane Battier provides the veteran leadership and anchors the Houston Rockets defense. Cs David Anderson and Carl Landry will also have an impact.

Houston Rockets head coach Rick Adelman will need to make adjustments to his motion offense but gains a great deal of speed while losing some size. The streamlined Houston Rockets roster has the ability to spread out opposing defenses, allowing for open shots for shooters and clear paths in the paint for the big men. Defense will continue to be the heart of the Houston Rockets, with Trevor Ariza and Shane Battier expected to be the fulcrum of Rick Adelman’s defensive schemes. This aggressive attitude will be key against hated rivals like the Utah Jazz.

The Houston Rockets compete in the rough-n-tumble Southwest Conference, which is loaded with NBA Championship caliber teams. The Houston Rockets will need all of their stars to unseat conference powerhouses like the Dallas Mavericks and San Antonio Spurs. The Houston Rockets will also face marquee opponents from onside the conference, including the Los Angeles Lakers. Put on your favorite Houston Rockets jersey and join “Red Nation” in the Toyota Center or at road games when you order your premium Houston Rockets tickets from OnlineTickets.com today!