Rockets team scoring and defense numbers have been down since 2Pat started. Last three games the rockets have played two superstar-less teams and one that's banged up. Rondo not right and Celtics losing to LAC, Philly, and Nets last couple of weeks. Then again in the last two games the Rockets have help opponents under 80. So nothing is clear.
Patterson's increased minutes since all star break is having a huge impact on defense. Much unnoticed and underrated.