Reading Rockets director of coaching Matt Johnson says he is relishing a tough play-off battle in the second half of the Rockets season.Rockets, who won the play-offs in 2009, are currently sixth in the English Basketball Division One. We want a good second half of the season, with a high finish and some silverware, he told BBC Berkshire. This league is a rollercoaster. It's so tight and we're expecting a tough play-off battle. The Rockets, who finished seventh last term, have only won just three of their first six games and will have to finish in the top eight in order to challenge for the play-off trophy this season. Please turn on JavaScript. Media requires JavaScript to play. // But, despite their stuttering start, Johnson says he is pleased with the Rockets' progress. We've had a good season so far, he said. It feels like we are starting to find balance and the players are starting see what roles they play within the team. We are over the moon to be mid-table at Christmas but there is still a lot to be learnt from this team.