The Houston Rockets battled through a soft spot in their schedule with some solid results, now they prepare for a big test against the Denver Nuggets that could be a measuring test for the Rockets after playing a quarter of the season.
Recent reports have shown the Houston Rockets will be getting some important pieces back from injury. These players will play a large part in helping Houston's hopes to climb into the Western Conference's second seed.
The Houston Rockets have known the whole season how difficult it would be to replace the production of Fred VanVleet after his injury. Amen Thompson has had difficult moments as he tries to learn that role, but he has some of the foundation to take it on.
Houston Rockets center Steven Adams' dominance on the glass stems from the inability of opposing teams to box him out, as noted by Lakers star LeBron James.
The Houston Rockets came up with enough clutch plays to defeat the Los Angeles Clippers 115-113. Here is what I saw and heard pregame, from press row and after the game.