Time/TV: 7 p.m./FSFlorida
Line: Rockets by 5.5
Tickets: $45-$491 on SeatGeek
Season Series: Tonight in Orlando; Feb. 7 in Houston
1) The Orlando Magic’s defense has struggled of late, so here comes the unique Houston Rockets to test them, Josh Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel writes. The Magic are steeling themselves for this offensive onslaught, John Denton of OrlandoMagic.com writes.
2) The Houston Rockets survived a late charge from the Oklahoma City Thunder and Russell Westbrook, winning on a pair of free throws from Nene off a James Harden pass.