Published 17:19 IST, October 21st 2019
NBA 2019-20: Houston Rockets profile, roster and season schedule
NBA: Houston Rockets have their first season game against Milwaukee Bucks on Friday, October 25. Here is team profile and roster for the NBA 2019-20 season.
Despite picking up momentum in the latter half of the 2018-19 NBA season, Houston Rockets suffered another playoff defeat while playing Golden State Warriors. Rockets are yet to overcome Golden State Warriors. James Harden had a good season and was crucial in them bagging a win. Houston Rockets have signed Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook in a summer trade after ending the Harden-Chris Paul partnership. Westbrook can add an element of speed to the team, something that Houston Rockets need this NBA season. Ryan Anderson, Tyson Chandler, Thabo Sefolosha, Ben McLemore and Gerald Green are other new additions. Houston Rockets will begin their NBA 2019-20 season by facing off against Milwaukee Bucks on Friday.
NBA 2019-20: Housten Rockets roster
James Harden, Jaron Blossomgame, Gerald Green, Isaiah Hartenstein, Clint Capela, Gary Clark, Chris Clemons, Eric Gordon, Ryan Anderson, Danuel House, Ben McLemore, Austin Rivers, Anthony Bennett, P. J. Tucker, Shamorie Ponds, Michael Frazier and Thabo Sefolosha.
NBA 2019-20: Housten Rockets preseason form
Housten Rockets won three out of their five preseason games. In their game against Miami Heats. Harden scored 44 points. Rockets won the game 144-133. In their 128-114 loss against San Antonio Spurs, Harden scored 40 points for the team.
NBA 2019-20: Housten Rockets first five fixtures
| DATE | TIME (IST) | OPPOSITE | VENUE |
| October 25 | 5:30 am | Milwaukee Bucks |
Toyota Center |
| October 27 | 5:30 am | New Orleans Pelicans |
Toyota Center |
| October 29 | 5:30 am |
Oklahoma City Thunder |
Toyota Center |
| October 31 | 5:30 am |
Washington Wizards |
Capital One Arena |
| November 2 | 4:30 am |
Brooklyn Nets |
Barclays Center |
Updated 19:43 IST, October 21st 2019