The Houston Rockets are 1-10 in their last 11 games, but 10 of those 11 have come against teams at .500 or better. Now, starting Wednesday, they have a stretch of three consecutive games versus opponents (Spurs, Kings, Kings) who are currently at least 10 games below .500.
Could that help get Houston’s notoriously leaky defense back on track? It starts with a visit to in-state and division rival San Antonio, where Dejounte Murray and the Spurs have lost seven of their last eight, and they have several rotation players out in health and safety protocols.
Murray and Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. are clearly friends after growing up in the Seattle area, and the battle between those young guards could go a long way toward determining Wednesday’s outcome.
Houston should benefit from the return of veteran guard Eric Gordon, who was a late scratch on Monday due to back-to-back considerations.
