Rockets head to Game 3 - 'No layups'

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- As the Rockets head into game three of their first round playoff series, there are some trends that are starting to appear.

David Nuno welcomes his old radio partner, Raheel Ramzanali, to talk about these trends.

The most obvious one is, the Rockets are up two games to none, even with James Harden struggling from the field. That is a great sign, because even with the Rockets MVP struggling to shoot, they are finding ways to win. The Rockets will need "The Beard" to be himself in game three. Even with his poor shooting, he has been a huge play-maker for them, and is affecting the outcome.

The other important factor is Dwight Howard. He dominated the Mavs in game two, and in limited minutes, was a huge factor in game one. If the Rockets get this Dwight Howard for the rest of the playoffs, it is going to be a fun ride.