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Houston Rockets: 5 Reasons Lou Williams Makes Them Even More Dangerous

By Kyle Tomasi

Feb 27, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets guard Lou Williams (12) dribbles the ball during the second quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 27, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets guard Lou Williams (12) dribbles the ball during the second quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /
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November 18, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Louis Williams (23) moves in to score a basket past San Antonio Spurs forward David Lee (10) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
November 18, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Louis Williams (23) moves in to score a basket past San Antonio Spurs forward David Lee (10) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

Scoring Just In Time For The Playoffs

As if the Rockets needed any more offensive threats, Williams is just adding fuel to the already scorching flame that’s flaming in Houston.

The Rockets are second only behind the Golden State Warriors (118.1) in points per game at 115.1 per outing. Williams fits right in with the “jack up threes every time down the court” type offense.

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    • He does it with efficiency as well, not just jacking up shots, but knocking down shots, which is far more important. Williams has shot 40 percent or better from the floor in all but one of his seasons in the association, and has hovered around 35 percent from behind the arc for his career.

    The Rockets are definitely not known from their defense, though surprisingly better than most would have thought this year. So what’s the solution for poor defense? Potent offense.

    Houston is near the bottom in opponents points per game, sacrificing 108.3 per game. But again, that’s not a huge issue when you’re scoring 115.1 every time you grace the hardwood.

    Williams does nothing but help in Houston. He is the missing piece off the bench the Rockets have been seeking.

    With his scoring ability and more importantly, simple playmaking ability, he is the guy that  could prove vital and one of the most important trade acquisitions the Rockets have made in recent memory.

    The Rockets have all the tools to score in bunches and with the playoffs in sight, Williams provides an extra bit of oomph that never hurts.

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