The Rockets have entered perhaps the easiest three-game home stretch of the season. After blowing out the Hawks, Houston will play Chicago tonight followed by Phoenix on Friday night.
Chris Paul would’ve played against Atlanta on Sunday, but the Rockets were smart to hold Paul out until his hamstring is back to 100 percent.
Tonight, the Rockets will take advantage of the ailing Bulls and rest James Harden and Clint Capela. Injuries can definitely derail a team’s championship aspirations. Golden State has been dealing with injuries to all four of their all-stars, with Stephen Curry‘s injury being the most serious.