http://www.nba.com/preview2002/top10_improved_teams.html 3rd MOST IMPROVED IN THE NBA 4. Chicago Bulls: Chandler and Curry are a year older. Donyell Marshall is an upgrade at the four. Jay Williams should step right in. Plus, they still have Jalen Rose. Add it up, and Chicago could win 35-plus in wide-open East. 3. Houston Rockets: Stevie Franchise and Mo Taylor appear healthy. Eddie Griffin is a rising star. Oh, and then there's that Yao guy. Yes, the West is tough, but this team is much better than last season's 28 wins. 2. Atlanta Hawks: Ratliff is back, and the Big Dog is in the house. Management thought so much of the changes that they're guaranteeing playoffs. 1. Los Angeles Clippers: Everyone said all this talented young team needed was a point guard. Now, in Andre Miller, they have one of the best quarterbacks in the business. There are no excuses this season
I think the thread title could use a little sharpening up. How about "NBA.com: Rockets 3rd Most Improved Team"