Houston Rockets in Strong Draft Position After Landing No. 3 Pick

Against all odds (about 4.5%, to be exact) the Houston Rockets jumped up six spots to nab the No. 3 pick in the NBA Draft. It was one of the better case scenarios for the Rockets, who after putting together a much-improved 41-41 season, will be selecting via the Nets' unprotected first rounder gathered in the James Harden trade years ago.