For the past two seasons, the Houston Rockets have faced a similar problem early on: injuries. The Rockets lost Gerald Green to a broken foot during the preseason and recently lost Eric Gordon for six weeks due to knee surgery. Those two losses significantly compromised the Rockets’ bench depth, which could mean trouble for Russell Westbrook and James Harden‘s chances of resting.
The Rockets are also now playing without up-and-comer Danuel House due to an injury he suffered on Monday against the New Orleans Pelicans. House’s injury was a big loss, as he’s been one of the Rockets’ best defenders and outside shooters.