Future of Rockets and Traditional NBA Centers at Stake in Rockets/Lakers Series

There's much more at stake in the second round series between the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers than a trip to the Western Conference Finals. Not only is the future of Mike D'Antoni at stake...but so is the future of the traditional center in the NBA.

We explain how the league could change if the Rockets advance deeper into the playoffs. We also explain how this is a make-or-break playoff run for James Harden and the Rockets.