The Rockets are not yet on the court don't look like they are shooting great let's hope it stays that way.
Astros are playing at the same time and there is also a rally in downtown. There is probably a crazy amount of traffic. Houston fans are notoriously late.
Not a good excuse. I've been to plenty of Astros Playoff games and place is packed by National Anthem and First Pitch. And MMP holds more than twice as many fans as TC.
I didn't say it was an excuse, it's an explanation. There is an inordinate amount of things going on in downtown right now.