Houston Rockets Wins 21 Straight, Shares Top Spot in Western Conference

The Houston Rockets just won their 21st straight game against the Bobcats. That's the 2nd longest winning streak in NBA history. They are playing high-level of basketball right now and their current hot run has propelled them to the top spot in the NBA's Western Conference together with the likes of the Hornets and Lakers. Even without Yao Ming for the remaining of the season, the Rockets still displayed their composed and energetic performances to keep the momentum going.

Does this bear as the perfect opportunity for Tracy McGrady to end his Playoffs jinx? McGrady hasn't managed to advance past the 1st round of the playoffs in his career. He has lost 6 1st round playoff series in his career. I has a post about them after they exited last year's 1st round in the playoffs after losing a 7-game series to the Utah Jazz. A very disturbing point based on a career profile of a superstar like McGrady. The last time the Rockets set the franchise record for a winning streak, they won the NBA championship. So I am putting my money on the Rockets going to at least the Western Conference finals this year.