The Houston Rockets coming off a tough overtime loss in Indianapolis to the Pacers, returned to the Toyota Center to face the Chicago Bulls in the first of five straight at home. The Rockets were going for a sweep of the Bulls, as they defeated them 133-118 a day after Christmas.
Kevin Porter Jr. had a season-high 36 points, and the Rockets recorded one of their rare double-digit wins of the season in their last matchup with the Bulls. The Rockets had only 16 games left in the season coming into this game and had a great chance at a win.