The Rockets went winless on the week, getting destroyed 130-105 last Sunday by the New Orleans Pelicans, losing 129-112 to the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday, and then 121-118 to the Indiana Pacers on Friday. They opened up this week with a 122-98 blowout loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday afternoon.
The Rockets have now lost five games in a row; they are 2-18 in their last 20 and 17-54 overall. In a critical matchup for Tankathon positioning, the Orlando Magic defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday night, pushing their record to 19-53 overall. Sunday's loss by the Rockets coupled with the win by the Magic gives the Rockets a two-game lead in the win column in the Tankathon standings.