The Houston Rockets Had the NBA’s Worst Bench — Or Did They?
The Houston Rockets had the least productive bench in the NBA this season, finishing last in several key offensive metrics. However, the lack of production may be attributed to limited playing time rather than a lack of talent. Many players on the bench performed below their career averages, suggesting they were not given enough opportunity to succeed.
- ▪The Rockets finished dead last in bench points, field-goal percentage, and true shooting percentage.
- ▪Houston's bench played fewer minutes than any other team in the league.
- ▪Several players on the bench, like Jae'Sean Tate and Dorian Finney-Smith, saw significant drops in their scoring averages due to reduced playing time.
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| Publication time | Fri, 29 May 2026 03:29:57 +0000 |
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