If the Rockets and Thunder play to tiebreak in the Western Conference Finals, Houston will have a higher probability of being eliminated

During the offseason, the Rockets made the team's overall strength greatly improved through multiple signings. If they encounter the Thunder in the Western Conference Finals, it is best to resolve the battle in 6 games, because the Rockets are not advantageous in the tiebreak.

The Rockets' core is Durant. Except for him who can make a final decision, others like Amen Thompson, Shin Kyung and others are still almost at a loss.

However, no matter how strong Durant is, he will be at least 37 years old next season, and has had a major injury with a ruptured Achilles tendon. The high intensity of the playoffs is a huge burden for him, especially when he faces the young defending champion, a battle of attrition and a life-and-death battle. There is great uncertainty in every extra game.

The Thunders have the advantages of being young, energetic, and vigorous, with reasonable lineup configuration, almost every position is impeccable. The key is that the core Alexander is only 27 years old, and is 10 years younger than Durant. Such an advantage cannot be reflected by numbers.

In other positions, Jaylen Williams, Homegren, Dort, Caruso and Wallace are all powerful players on both offense and defense, and the Rockets are really hard to play.