Houston Rockets vs. Atlanta Hawks game preview

Jason Getz-USA TODAY SportsThe Rockets close out their 3-game homestand tonight against the Atlanta Hawks. With their next three contests against a desperate Spurs team in San Antonio, a surging Raptors squad in Toronto, and an upstart Phoenix Suns squad, tonight’s game is of vital importance.

The Hawks started 2-0 with Trae Young dropped 77 points combined in those two games. Since then, they are 2-14 (and are leading the Pacers as I type this).

Both Clint Capela and Danuel House Jr. are doubtful tonight with illnesses. Obviously Houston is still missing Eric Gordon (knee), who will likely miss at least another month. Kevin Huerter is still out for the Hawks with a shoulder injury but was…