The Houston Rockets are 0-2 to begin the 15-16 season, losing to both the Denver Nuggets and Golden State Warriors by 20 points.

James Harden finished second in MVP voting last season and the Rockets advanced to the Western Conference Finals.

With the addition of Ty Lawson, the Rockets have been expected to be one of the Western Conference's top contenders.

“No more cooling around," said Harden. "We’re too cool, walking around cool. Myself, as a leader. I just have to pick up my mojo a little bit.”

"Sometimes it takes a loss," said Dwight Howard. "Sometimes it takes you getting beat up to get back up and be better."