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Houston Rockets Game 72 of 2015-16 Season vs Jazz

Published Jun. 30, 2017 6:28 p.m. ET

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Houston Rockets Game 72 of 2015-16 saw the squad tipping off versus the Utah Jazz.

Continuing SCS series of all 82 games from last season next up is the Houston Rockets Game 72 of 2015-16 versus the Utah Jazz.

The Houston Rockets added draft picks and signed free agents to improve upon an especially mediocre 41-41 campaign. Big man Dwight Howard left for Atlanta while free agents Ryan Anderson, Eric Gordon, Nene Hilario and Pablo Prigioni joined Houston in free agency.

Hopes are these additions and the growth of existing assets will translate into a season similar to 2014-15. While fans wait for opening night on October 26th versus the Lakers hopefully this series will appease your cravings.

To that end, this series showcases the Rockets 82 games noting the pregame analysis, post game grades, and relevant video. Furthermore, SCS will highlight significant changes made by their opponents this summer. So, here it is – – enjoy all 82 posts as SCS takes you back over the 2015-16 season.

Game 72 – Utah Jazz

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Pregame Analysis:

Entering the game the pregame analysis pointed to the need for

The full pregame analysis article which can be viewed via this link.

Post Game Analysis:

Simply put when you commit 24 turnovers against a strong defensive team at the end of the you won’t win the game!

Coty Davis provided player grades and post game review which can viewed via this link.

Stat Leaders:

James Harden posted 22 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and committed 6 turnovers while Mike Conley scored 26 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.

NBA.com provides full box score which can be viewed via this link.

Rockets Games vs Jazz in 2016-17

Draft Picks and Free Agents

Taking a cue from the Minnesota Timberwolves who surrounded their youngsters with solid vets last season (Kevin Garnett, Kevin Martin, Tayshaun Prince) the Utah Jazz are seemingly following the same blueprint adding Joe Johnson, Boris Diaw and George Hill.

Utah is on the cusp of breaking through and could be the surprise in the West this season.

Draft Picks:

Round 1: N/A

Round 2: Joel Bolomboy (52), Marcus Paige (55), Tyrone Wallace (60)

Incoming Free Agents/trade:

Exiting Free Agents/traded:

Unresolved:

More Free Agent News

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