Rockets guard Eric Gordon had started the first five games Ryan Anderson missed, but returned to his sixth man role as the Rockets worked to reestablish their planed rotation before the start of the playoffs next weekend.
"We have to lock in on what we need to do the rest of the way," Gordon said. "I'm going to be coming off the bench. It's good to get Ryan back. We just need to get together and play well these last couple games.
"We've always had good chemistry all year. When guys are out, the next guy steps up.