Ty Lawson won the Rockets’ starting point guard job, but he has looked uneasy as Houston has started 2-3.
He needn’t worry about Patrick Beverley pushing him from behind, though.
Jenny Dial Creech of the Houston Chronicle:
Pat Beverley is out tomorrow with a concussion. Corey Brewer is probable with a left thigh contusion. Terrence Jones still out.
— Jenny Dial Creech (@jennydialcreech) November 5, 2015
Maybe this makes Lawson more confident? He’s better when he plays assertive.
The Rockets are deep at point guard, and Jason Terry will slide into the rotation. James Harden can serve as lead guard, too.
After opening the season with blowout losses to the Nuggets, Warriors and Heat, Houston has won two straight, though needing overtime to top the Magic. More than anything, the Rockets need to establish a comfort level with each other. Beverley’s absence will be a setback in that quest.