The Houston Rockets have dropped their last two contests but showed signs of improvement against the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night.

Despite having the worst record in the conference, the Rockets (3-14), Houston does not finish last in Sports Illustrated’s power rankings this week. Instead, the group is ranked 29th, moving up one spot from the previous week and ahead of the Detroit Pistons.

According to SI, Houston suffered additional losses this week. The Rockets have lost three straight games, first to the Clippers, then to the Pacers, and lastly to the Warriors on Sunday night. The only break in their loss was a trip to Dallas to play the Doni-less Mavericks. The Rockets average nearly as many assists per game as turnovers, which puts them in a tie for the league’s fewest victories. At thing, they have a long break before their next game on Friday against the Hawks.

Despite not playing Doni, the team’s victory over the Mavs demonstrated their ability to compete. Tari Eason, K.J., rookie Jabari Smith Jr., and others have improved their performances. Martin. The squad is improving at the eye exam, even if it may not appear in the record.

On Friday and Saturday, respectively, the Rockets host the Atlanta Hawks and the Oklahoma City Thunder.