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5 Reasons Why The Houston Rockets Can Win The West

By Kyle Tomasi

Jan 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza (1) and guard James Harden (13) and guard Patrick Beverley (2) slap hands after a score against the Philadelphia 76ers during the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center. The Houston Rockets won123-118. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza (1) and guard James Harden (13) and guard Patrick Beverley (2) slap hands after a score against the Philadelphia 76ers during the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center. The Houston Rockets won123-118. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 3, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Chicago Bulls head coach Fred Hoiberg reacts from the sideline during the third quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 3, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Chicago Bulls head coach Fred Hoiberg reacts from the sideline during the third quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /

Shakeup Atop The West

It just seems like another team is due to win the West. The past four seasons have seen the same two champions.

San Antonio and Golden State have occupied the Western Conference throne since the 2012-13 season, but it just seems like another contender is due. The Houston Rockets are that contender.

The Rockets are kind of like the little brother in the Western Conference, always on the outside looking in. With the solid talent around Harden and him having an MVP-like season, it’s hard to think the Rockets can’t seriously contend this year.

James Harden is too good not to win a championship in his career. It’s as simple as that. He has needed help in the past and this year, seems to have the pieces around him to make a run. The starters are playing well. The bench is solid and Harden is unconscious.

With just two and a half months left in the season, the Rockets can’t let up. They need a strong finish to stay within striking distance of that two spot in the West.

It’s almost set in stone that the Warriors will win the West. but the second spot is wide open right now after the Rockets have won their last two games. while the Spurs have split their last two.

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Winning the West is no easy feat but again, it is definitely doable. It seems like a no or never kind of mentality this season for the Rockets and Harden. It will definitely be an interesting race heading into the latter part of the season, but don’t be surprised to see H-Town in the Finals.

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