With 13 wins in their last 15 games, the Rockets (50-27) have officially clinched their first division title and NBA playoff berth in five years! Thursday's episode of The Lager Line (sponsored by Karbach Brewing) reflects on reasons to celebrate in Houston, along with what to watch for as the 2024-25 Rockets try to secure the West's No. 2 seed and position themselves for an extended playoff run in April and May.
The latter could require a near-peak version of veteran guard Fred VanVleet, whose health is suddenly in question again. Let's discuss!
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