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Stephen A. Smith Believes Houston’s Ceiling May Be Lower Than Its Record

Smith said Houston’s playoff ceiling is capped by one roster flaw. “They’ve hit this ceiling because they don’t have a point guard,” he said, arguing the Rockets lack the floor general needed when postseason games slow down. He added Fred VanVleet’s injury changed everything and said a veteran organizer like Chris Paul could’ve elevated Houston’s title chances.