Being Huge Is Cool Again
The Houston Rockets made history by starting the tallest quintet of players on an NBA opening night.
Their lineup featured three power forward-sized players in the backcourt and Alperen Sengun and Steven Adams under the basket.
They faced Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein, a double-big combination that recently won a championship.
The twin mashers of Alperen Sengun and Steven Adams played under the basket.
Rockets' unique lineup is a notable shift in NBA strategy.
Author's summary: Rockets start tallest quintet in NBA history.