Can the Houston Rockets Make the Play-In?

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        The Houston Rockets have been making some noise this late in the season. Right now the Rockets are on a eight-game winning streak, having won ten of their last eleven games. Many would assume that the Rockets season was over after Sengun's injury against the Sacramento Kings. However, the Rockets have rallied together as they make a push to quality for the play-in tournament. 



        The teams that finish the season in the seventh to tenth seed of each conference will play extra games to quality for the playoffs. The Rockets are currently the eleventh seed in the Western Conference but after the Golden State Warriors loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Rockets are just one game behind from taking that tenth seed. The Rockets have been clicking on both sides of the court as they have won eight straight games. Another factor as to why the Rockets have found some success recently is Jalen Green. 



        Jalen Green has had his ups and downs all season especially with his scoring but he has been a scoring machine in the last eight games. On this current win streak, Green has averaged 29.3 points per game while shooting 53% from the field and 45% from three-point range. The Rockets will take on next the Portland Trail Blazers as they look for their ninth straight win and qualify for the play-in tournament. Only twelve games remaining on the Rockets' schedule so every game matters. 
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