The Houston Rockets came into the first back-to-back games with the Sacramento Kings after securing their first win of the season against the Charlotte Hornets. The Rockets were facing a Kings team missing DeAron Fox, who was out with an injured ankle. The Rockets were also missing a key player in their rotation, as Amen Thompson will miss possibly a few weeks with an injured ankle of his own.
Rockets came out aggressive from the start
The Rockets haven't been known for the fast starts this season, but from the tip, the Rockets were extremely aggressive.