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Houston Rockets LISTEN: Cause for Concern After 0-3 Start?

In the latest episode of the "Kiss of Death Podcast," Michael Brown and I discuss how much fans should be concerned over the Houston Rockets' 0-3 start.

Jeremy Brener

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The Houston Rockets are still winless after a 106-95 loss in their home opener on Sunday night against their rival Golden State Warriors.

The Rockets were trailing by as much as 16 in the second half before storming all the way back to even take a brief lead in the fourth quarter. However, prime Stephen Curry entered the chat and beat the Rockets in a film people have seen many times over.

The Rockets are now one of just four teams (along with the Portland Trail Blazers, Memphis Grizzlies and Brooklyn Nets) to remain winless through six days of the season. But should the Rockets and their fans be concerned?

In the latest episode of the "Kiss of Death Podcast," Michael Brown and I discuss how much fans should be concerned over the Houston Rockets' 0-3 start.

Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (5) dribbles the ball as Golden State Warriors forward Kevon Looney (5) defends during the game at Toyota Center.
Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (5) dribbles the ball as Golden State Warriors forward Kevon Looney (5) defends during the game at Toyota Center / Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

The Rockets are expected to be an improved team with the additions of Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks along with the new guidance from coach Ime Udoka, but it hasn't shown up in the wins yet.

That being said, the Rockets have proven to look like a different team given the eye test. There's a little more cohesion in what the team is doing compared to the past two years. However, it could take a little more time to crack down since the team has little chemistry with one another and experience playing in Udoka's system.

On top of that, playing without Tari Eason and Jock Landale has hurt the team's interior defense, one of the biggest trouble spots for the Rockets thus far.

While there are no moral victories in the NBA, the Rockets look improved, and the wins will come. There's still 79 chances to get a couple in.

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Jeremy Brener
JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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