The Houston Rockets added offensive-minded Lou Williams last week, making the Rockets offense even more potent heading down the final stretch of the season.
There is no denying that the Houston Rockets offense is among the best in the NBA. But adding veteran Lou Williams off the bench may have just sent their offense into outer space.
Williams is having a career year and was leading the Los Angeles Lakers with 18.6 points per game. The Rockets decided to part ways with Corey Brewer and a first-round pick in order to get Williams prior to the deadline, which could prove vital for the Rockets moving forward.
He fit right in last night to the up-tempo, fire-at-will offense that first-year head coach Mike D’Antoni has implemented in H-Town. He came off the bench for the Rockets and led the team in scoring with 27 points against the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday night.
This is just a glimpse of what Williams has to offer for the Rockets. He will prove to be a valuable asset for Houston down the stretch. If he and veteran guard Eric Gordon can find a rhythm together coming off the bench, the Rockets might have an unstoppable rotation for the playoffs.
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Here’s five reasons why Williams makes the Rockets offense even more dangerous: