PORTLAND, OREGON - DECEMBER 26: Danuel House Jr. #4 of the Houston Rockets shoots over CJ McCollum ... [+] #3 of the Portland Trail Blazers during the second quarter at Moda Center on December 26, 2020 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. The suspension was a massive blow to a Rockets team that, playing without a true center, was sorely depending upon House’s length and athleticism along the perimeter to help offset the interior size deficiency. Last season, the team clearly played its best basketball of the year when House started at small forward in place of Gordon. Regardless of how things transpire with Harden, Silas would be wise to exercise patience with House despite his poor start.

Source: Forbes December 30, 2020 01:30 UTC