NBA Playoffs Set: Rockets' Resilience in Vain
In a dramatic turn of events, the Houston Rockets’ valiant late-season push for a postseason berth came to a heartbreaking end on Sunday. Despite holding a commanding 22-point lead against the Dallas Mavericks, the Rockets were unable to withstand the onslaught of Kyrie Irving’s 48-point masterpiece, leaving their playoff dreams in tatters.
The Rockets’ resilience throughout the season was nothing short of remarkable. After a dismal 27-35 start that left them on the fringes of the Western Conference playoff race, the young upstarts embarked on an improbable 11-game winning streak, rekindling their postseason aspirations.