#2 Houston Rockets (W-L 3-0)

The Houston Rockets got off to a sluggish start but once James Harden took over, they stormed back into the playoff picture and are currently at the fifth spot in the Western Conference. They've started looking like their old selves and with Chris Paul back in the lineup, this team can win it all this year.

The Rockets started the week by hosting the Atlanta Hawks. James Harden's 30-point streak came to an end at 32 as he scored only 28 points. However, the Rockets got the win, thanks to Chris Paul adding 20.
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The Rockets, who were on a two-game win streak, entered the Spectrum Center looking to extend their win streak. Harden once again went off and scored 30 points to take the Rockets home.
They ended the week with a win over the Miami Heat in which Harden erupted for 58 points along with 7 rebounds and 10 assists.
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