OKC Thunder: TI editor power rankings week 17 – At last, the break

James Harden continues his torrid 30 points per game scoring pace while Daryl Morey attempts to find a diamond in the buyout market rough.

I seem to be in the minority regarding this squads potential. My instinct is based on disbelief Chris Paul can stay healthy, James Harden can keep this pace up and most importantly how poorly the Rockets play defense.

Just over half the Rockets games remaining come on the road where Houston has a sub .500 record and just under half their games come against teams with winning records. which is another barrier for Houston to overcome.

Offensive Rating: 2nd (114.1 )
Defensive Rating: 25th (112.0 )
Net Differential: 11th (+2.1 )

Points per games: 113.1(tied 10th)
Offensive field goal efficiency: 44.7 percent (26th)
3-Point percent: 34.7% (tied 20th)

Opponent points per game: 111.0 (14th)
Opponent field goal efficiency: 47.5 percent (26th)
Opponent 3-point percent: 33.9% (3rd)

Record: 5th in WC
Home: 19-9 | Road: 13-14| Back to back sets: 8
Versus the East: 12-8 | Versus the West:  20-15

Week 17, 2-1:  Wins @Suns, Kings, lost to Thunder
On tap for week 18:  Mavericks, @Wolves