Houston Rockets Game 26 of 2015-16 Season

Houston Rockets Game 26 of 2015-16 featured the Sacramento Kings who H-Town had already beat twice.

Continuing SCS series of all 82 games from last season next up is the Houston Rockets Game 26 of 2015-16 versus the Sacramento Kings.

The Houston Rockets added draft picks and signed free agents to improve upon an especially mediocre 41-41 campaign. Big man Dwight Howard left for Atlanta while free agents Ryan Anderson, Eric Gordon, Nene Hilario and Pablo Prigioni.

Hopes are these additions and the growth of existing assets will translate into a season similar to 2014-15. While fans wait for opening night on October 26th versus the Lakers hopefully this series will appease your cravings.

To that end, this series showcases the Rockets 82 games noting the pregame analysis, post game grades, and relevant video. Furthermore, SCS will highlight significant changes made by their opponents this summer. So, here it is – – enjoy all 82 posts as SCS takes you back over the 2015-16 season.

Game 26 – Sacramento Kings

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Pregame Analysis:

As per writer Anthony Nguyen pregame analysis he noted the issues Houston needed to address on the defensive end of the court:

DEFENSIVE INTENSITY: Houston is finding themselves in the bottom of nearly every defensive statistical category there is and its been the main cause for such a wonky season. The Rockets must find a sense of urgency on this side of the floor to pull out some stops.

Post Game Analysis:

Andre Cantalogo served up the post game analysis highlighting the copious turnovers and two fan ejections:

The game was riddled with mistakes from the beginning with both teams trying to reach their turnover averages by halftime. The Rockets big men also suffered with foul trouble early.

Having won their previous two games against the Kings, the Rockets dropped this one to a Rondo-less Kings side who had 27 turnovers.

Oddly enough the game was marked by a double ejection – two fans were asked to leave the court after altercations with Jason Terry – one of them being DeMarcus Cousins manager.

Stat Leaders:

James Harden garnered the top player grade from Andre Cantalogo and DeMarcus Cousins picked up the honor for the Kings.

Houston Rockets. JAMES HARDEN. B+. Struggled everywhere until the final three minutes of the third quarter when he scored thirteen consecutive points. Before that though, he had 11 points(7 of them from the free-throw line) and 6 turnovers. He got more aggressive in the fourth quarter and tried to drive the Rockets to the victory but being the only offensive weapon was a heavy load for the Rockets alpha-dog tonight. 33 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for <a href=. SG

A. Completely dominated Dwight Howard (what’s new some would ask) fired away from the three-point line and managed to knock down 2 of his 4 attempts from beyond the arc. In the paint Boogie was aggressive enough and succeeded in finding his way to the charity stripe many times (10/14 from the FT line) leaving Rockets big men hanging with foul troubles early. 26 points, 12 rebounds for Boogie.. C. Sacramento Kings. DEMARCUS COUSINS

ESPN’s box score can be reviewed via this link.

Rockets Games vs Kings in 2016-17

November 25th, in Sacramento at Golden 1 Center
December 14th at home
January 31st at home
April 9th, in Sacramento at Golden 1 Center

Draft Picks and Free Agents

Because Vlade Divac continues to make head scratching moves offering pundits copious reasons for teasing. Draft night was no exception as Divac chose to select another big man (Papagiannis) rather than prospect Marquese Chriss who could be among the Associations best in 5 years.

While the Kings need to add guards and wings Divac consequently dangles their existing players at those positions while adding more front court players.

Draft Picks:

Round 1: Georgios Papagiannis (13), Malachi Richardson (22) via trade of Marco Belinelli to Hornets, Skal Labissiere (28)

Round 2: Isaiah Cousins (59)

Incoming Free Agents/trade:

Matt Barnes 2-years, $12M, leaves Memphis
Anthony Tolliver 2-years, $16M exits Detroit
Garrett Temple 3-years, $24M exits Wizards
Arron Afflalo 2-years, $25M exits Knicks

Exiting Free Agents/traded:

Rajon Rondo 2-years $30M to Bulls
Marco Belinelli (trade)
Seth Curry leaves for Dallas
Quincy Acy has agreed to a 2-year minimum deal with Dallas

Waived:

Caron Butler Exorcised Option
Duje Dukan

More Free Agent News

Next: Updated Free Agency Report

Next: Free Agency Profiles for all 30 Teams

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Houston Rockets Game 26 of 2015-16 Season – vs Sacramento Kings

By Tamberlyn Richardson | Aug 28, 2016