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Top 5 Houston Rockets’ Storylines To Follow During Preseason

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Top 5 Houston Rockets' Storylines To Follow During Preseason

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The Houston Rockets were pegged as a team that could challenge for the Western Conference crown in 2014-15. But after missing out on key free agents, there are questions as to whether or not the Rockets are team that has the talent to go all the way. Here are the five storylines for the Rockets heading into 2014-15.

5. Can Kevin McHale Lead This Group To The Promised Land?

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5. Can Kevin McHale Lead This Group To The Promised Land?

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Kevin McHale has done a good job with the talent he has in Houston, but more will be expected of him this season from a less talented Rockets squad. Can McHale get this team to the promised land?

4. Is Patrick Beverley The Point Guard For the Rockets?

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4. Is Patrick Beverley The Point Guard For the Rockets?

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Patrick Beverley has played well for the Rockets, but the jury is still out as to whether or not he is the starting point guard that can lead this team to a championship. This will be a crucial year for Beverley.

3. Can Trevor Ariza Replace Chandler Parsons Production?

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3. Can Trevor Ariza Replace Chandler Parsons Production?

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The Rockets made a huge blunder in the offseason by letting Chandler Parsons go. Houston countered by bringing Trevor Ariza back to Houston, who has really developed as a versatile player. But can Ariza replace Parson's production? That remains to be seen.

2. Will James Harden Improve on Defense?

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2. Will James Harden Improve on Defense?

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James Harden was awful on defense in the playoffs last season. And when I say awful, I mean a YouTube compilation had to be made type of awful. Harden is a better defensive player, and he is going to have to recommit himself to stopping opponents from scoring.

1. Can Dwight Howard Return To His Old Self?

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1. Can Dwight Howard Return To His Old Self?

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Dwight Howard has just not been himself since he left Orlando, and if the Rockets expect to challenge the best of the West, then Howard is going to have to regain his dominance and show that he is still capable of carrying a team.