The Rockets planned few changes to how they run their offense with Nene replacing Clint Capela in the starting lineup. But there could be unplanned changes, with Nene more of a passer from the elbow and he and Montrezl Harrell more likely to take mid-range jump shots than Capela, who will take pocket passes to the rim.
"We have Nene and Montrezl and we need those guys to step up, too," Rockets guard James Harden said. "We have Nene, he's a vet and he's been through it all. More opportunity, just take advantage of it. Our bigs are all similar in terms of being smart, knowing where to be, how to screen.