For the Houston Rockets playing the Pistons on their home court offers a psychological edge for the home squad given the Pistons have registered 5 of their 6 wins at home. The ever powerful Andre Drummond has been a beast on the boards, Tobias Harris (the same Harris who in essence cancelled out the need for Donatas Motiejunas last trade deadline) and Kentavious Caldwell Pope all offer substantial tests.
James Harden should have a hey day facing Ish Smith who, no one ever claimed to be a solid defender. Rather, it’s likely Caldwell-Pope will be tasked with the job of defending ‘Harden.