India, Oct. 24 -- While the Houston Rockets' deployment of the tallest starting lineup since the NBA began tracking starters has generated ample ballyhoo, their decision to eschew utilizing a traditional point guard could yield greater ramifications. The Rockets, set to host the Detroit Pistons in their home opener on Friday, experienced mixed results with their XL lineup during a 125-124 double- overtime loss to the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday. Third-year wing Amen Thompson, the de facto point guard with veteran Fred VanVleet out indefinitely due to a torn ACL, paired 18 points with five assists but committed four turnovers before departing with calf cramps. Three others also recorded four turnovers apiece for the Ro...