In Wednesday’s close loss at Memphis, the young Houston Rockets couldn’t get over the hump. But led by KJ Martin, Alperen Sengun, Jalen Green and Kevin Porter Jr., they earned respect against the second-place team in the Western Conference standings.
Two days later, in an immediate rematch from FedExForum, can the visitors break through? While Houston owns the West’s worst record, but it is 3-3 in the last six games and 5-6 over its last 11, reflecting a sustained run of much more competitive play.
