Taylor Rene: The Texans will finish closer to last place than first place

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The AFC South has become one of the stronger divisions in the conference. Courtesy photo

The Texans are going to have trouble overtaking the Jaguars and the Titans in the division because Houston hasn't improved the roster significantly in the offseason, and Jacksonville and Tennessee aren't going anywhere. Sure, the Texans added a few pieces in the draft and free agency, but so did the rest of the division. 

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The Warriors lead the series 3-1. Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images.

The Houston Rockets fell short again in Game 4 of the 2025 NBA Playoffs vs. the Golden State Warriors, and we’re breaking it all down.

Free throws killed the Rockets, hitting just 59% from the line — a stat that could’ve flipped the game. Jalen Green once again struggled to deliver, while Fred VanVleet stepped up and gave the Rockets some hope.

Alperen Şengün couldn’t shoot outside, but did what he had to in the paint. Meanwhile, Ime Udoka’s late-game decisions sparked major frustration.

When the Rockets needed 3-pointers, he put in the wrong lineup. It feels like the same Rockets team since 1995 — great potential, but not clutch in crunch time.

Can this team evolve and become playoff-ready? Or are we watching another early exit in the making?

Don't miss the video below as ESPN Houston's John Granato and Lance Zierlein share their thoughts on the loss.

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