Rockets general manager Daryl Morey was one of the last members of the organization to leave the arena Thursday evening.



For a man who spends the majority of his day pondering ways to improve his team, there must have been a million thoughts and unanswered questions running through his mind as he made his way out of the building, having seen the Rockets drop another game in which they simply looked outmatched from start to finish.



After all, it’s Morey who assembled this roster with the help of his front office, just as he’s done every year since 2007. He was the one who decided to bring in Ben McLemore, Thabo Sefolosha, and Tyson Chandler, trade for Russell Westbrook, and re-sign Danuel House.



Statistically the 2020 Rockets are better off than last year’s version of the team after 40 games, at least in the wins and losses column. A 26-14 record is better than a 23-17 one, no matter how you slice it, and any sensible person would choose Door...