3 reasons Chris Paul makes the Houston Rockets unbeatable

HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 13: Chris Paul #3 of the Houston Rockets handles the ball against the Charlotte Hornets on December 13, 2017 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 13: Chris Paul #3 of the Houston Rockets handles the ball against the Charlotte Hornets on December 13, 2017 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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Photo by Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images
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Since coming over to the Houston Rockets in a blockbuster trade six months ago, Chris Paul has yet to lose a single game with his new team, guiding Clutch City to the best record in basketball. Here are three reasons why he’s made them unbeatable.

After unending speculation about how Chris Paul would manage to fit in with the Houston Rockets this past summer, the 32-year-old guard has arguably become their most dangerous weapon this year, finding a way to successfully co-exist with James Harden in Clutch City’s explosive backcourt.

Since Paul’s return from a bruised knee injury last month, the Rockets have managed to go on a 12-game winning streak, and generate more offensive production than anyone expected.

Houston is averaging 120 points per game, en route to outscoring opponents by a whopping 16.9 points per contest, as Houston has yet to drop a single outing with CP3 in the starting lineup.

With that being said, here are three reasons why Paul has made the Rockets unbeatable in the Western Conference.