The Houston Rockets come into this game having won seven of their last nine games. As a team, the Rockets are putting up 111 points a game and they are shooting 45.5 percent from the field and 36.2 percent from deep. On the defensive end, they are giving up 108.9 points and their opponents are shooting 44.5 percent from the field and 34.8 percent from deep. The offense is led by Christian Wood with 22 points and 10.2 rebounds a game but is out with an injury. Victor Oladipo adds 19.4 points and he dishes out 5.1 assists.

The Charlotte Hornets have been up and down and have split their last 10 games. As a team, the Hornets are putting up 110.1 points a game and they are shooting 45.2 percent from the field and 37.2 percent from deep. On the defensive end, they are giving up 111.7 points and their opponents are shooting 46.6 percent from the field and 37.4 percent from deep. The offense is led by Gordon Hayward with 23 points and he grabs 5.5 rebounds a game. Terry Rozier adds 18.4 points and 2.9 assists.

The Houston Rockets have won their last five games by an average of 6.8 points while allowing 43.5 percent shooting from the field. The Rockets are missing Christian Wood, but still, have a potent lineup without him. Victor Oladipo, John Wall, and Eric Gordon. DeMarcus Cousins gives them many options on the offensive end. The Rockets have excelled on the defensive end this season. Charlotte is on the second game of a back-to-back. The Hornets are 3-3 in these games this season. I look for the Rockets defense to make it difficult on a tired Hornets team to find good shots.

Play on Houston.