NBA Live 19: Houston Rockets Player Ratings and Roster

Houston were a game away from the 2017/18 Finals, but a Chris Paul hamstring injury and rampant Warriors side derailed any hopes they had. With two of the best players in the game running the backcourt, they will give themselves a chance to challenge again this season, and will be an enjoyable side to play with on NBA Live 19. Check out their full roster below.

Chris Paul, PG, 92

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Age: 33 

Position: PG

Height: 6’0’’

Playstyle: Floor General

Best stats: 99 Court Vision, 96 Passing, 94 Steal

Paul’s first season in Houston ended in injury, but throughout the year he was a part of one of the best backcourts in NBA history alongside James Harden. He averaged 18.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, 7.9 assists and 1.7 steals - incredibly, this was his lowest assist average since his rookie season in 2005 when he averaged 7.8, and his lowest steals average ever, though that is more a testament to the quality of the player than a reflection of a subpar season.

James Harden, SG, 94

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Age: 29

Position: SG

Height: 6’5’’

Playstyle: Slasher

Best stats: 99 Draw Shooting Foul, 98 Driving Layup, 98 Shot off Dribble, 98 Contested Shot

Harden was finally rewarded with his maiden MVP crown last year, in a season which saw him average a career high 30.4 points per game to go with 5.4 boards, 8.8 assists and 1.8 steals. His fantastic season dispelled any fears about how he and Paul would mesh in the backcourt, and together they led the Rockets to a league-leading 65-win season.

PJ Tucker, SF, 79

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Age: 33

Position: SF

Height: 6’5’’

Playstyle: Wing Defender

Best stats: 89 On Ball Defense, 86 Stamina, 81 Speed

Tucker is the most under-the-radar member of this starting five, but he plays an important role in the side. A capable and high energy defender, Tucker is also capable of knocking down the corner three, something he highlighted by hitting three or more of his long range attempts in eight of his 17 playoff appearances in 2018.

Carmelo Anthony, PF, 84

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Age: 34 

Position: PF

Height: 6’8’’

Playstyle: Stretch Big

Best stats: 89 Contested Shot, 87 Mid-Range Shot, 86 Stamina

Things didn’t quite go to plan for Melo in his sole season with OKC, and he will be hoping for a better year with the Rockets. He had the worst season of his career in 2017/18, averaging career lows in points (16.2 per game), field goal percentage (40.4%) and assists (1.3 per game). Entering his mid 30's and with a game style which appears increasingly outdated in the modern-day NBA, Melo may well be on borrowed time if things don't change drastically.

Clint Capela, C, 85

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Age: 24

Position: C

Height: 6’11’’

Playstyle: Rim Protector

Best stats: 94 Inside Shot, 94 Shot Block, 90 Post Defense

With the addition of a second All-Star point guard last season, Capela thrived at the center position. Though he lacks any semblance of an outside game, the Swiss's elite pick-and-roll ability perfectly suits the Rockets' backcourt combination, while his interior defense has also been important to Houston's success.

NBA Live 19 Houston Rockets Roster

Name
OVR
Position
Height
Playstyle
Best Stats
James Harden
94
SG
6'5"
Slasher
99 Draw Shooting Foul, 98 Driving Layup
Chris Paul
93
PG
6'0"
Floor General
99 Court Vision, 96 Passing
Clint Capela
85
C
6'11"
Rim Protector
94 Inside Shot, 94 Shot Block
Carmelo Anthony
84
PF
6'8"
Stretch Big
89 Contested Shot, 87 Mid-Range Shot
Eric Gordon
83
SG
6'4"
Wing Shooter
91 Stamina, 86 Dribbling
PJ Tucker
79
SF
6'5"
Wing Defender
89 On Ball Defense, 86 Stamina
Nene
78
PF
6'11"
Post Anchor
86 Strength, 83 Inside Shot
Brandon Knight
77
PG
6'3"
Slasher
92 Stamina, 85 Free Throw
Michael Carter-Williams
75
PG
6'6"
Slasher
87 Speed, 85 Stamina
Gerald Green
73
SF
6'8"
Wing Scorer
89 Vertical, 84 Speed
Marquese Chriss
73
PF
6'10"
Stretch Big
85 Vertical, 83 Stamina
James Ennis III
72
SF
6'7"
Wing Shooter
90 Vertical, 82 Speed
Zhou Qi
71
C
7'2"
Post Anchor
81 Stamina, 79 Post Moves
Isaiah Hartenstein
66
C
7'0"
Stretch Big
80 Vertical, 77 Dunk

Playbooks

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Check out the full list of plays that you can run with the Houston Rockets in NBA Live 19 below.

Play Name
Play Type
PG Spain
Pick and Roll
PG Point Exit Chase
Pick and Roll
PG Point 2 Chase
Pick and Roll
PG Point 2 Fan Chase
Pick and Roll
PG Point 2 Spain
Pick and Roll
PG 21 Chicago
Pick and Roll
PG 21 Chicago Rip
Pick and Roll
PG 5 Out Pop Flare Angle
Pick and Roll
PG Double Drag Spain
Pick and Roll
PG Passback Double Drag
Pick and Roll
PG 41 Lifted
Pick and Roll
PG 41 Spread
Pick and Roll
PG 41 Weak Angle
Pick and Roll
SG 21 Double
Pick and Roll
SG 5 Out Pin Angle
Pick and Roll
SG 41 High Mix Lifted
Pick and Roll
SF 41 Strong Reverse Get
Pick and Roll
PF 41 Pitch Spread
Pick and Roll
C 21 Delay Invert
Pick and Roll
PG 41 Strong Reverse Pin
Screen
PG 41 Strong Reverse Flex Down
Screen
PG 14 Reverse Double
Screen
PG 5 Out Reverse Clear Down
Screen
PG 5 Out Pitch Pin
Screen
PG 5 Out Reverse Loop Pin
Screen
PG 5 Out Pitch Cross Down
Screen
SG Horns Away Stagger
Screen
SG Paint
Screen
SG Elbow Quick
Screen
SG 41 High Mix Stagger
Screen
SF 5 Out Cross Pin
Screen
SF Point 2
Screen
PF Point 2 Fan
Screen
PF Horns High Flare
Screen
C 41 Strong Flex Stagger
Screen
PG 41 Strong Reverse Slice
Postup
SG 41 Duck In
Postup
SF 41 Low Quick Post
Postup
PF Thru Down Minnesota
Postup
PF 41 Strong Up
Postup
C 41 Weak Quick Wing Entry
Postup
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