With Rockets forward Ryan Anderson doubtful to play against the Jazz on Wednesday, the Rockets will likely move guard Eric Gordon into the starting lineup, using guard James Harden to match up with Utah's starting power forward.
It is unclear who Harden will defend. Jazz starting power forward Derrick Favors is out. Boris Diaw and Trey Lyles have started games Favors has missed.
The Rockets have often used Harden to defend big men, including a game against the Grizzlies last week when he matched up in stretches with Memphis' 7-1 center Marc Gasol, believing that allows them to get more firepower and an extra perimeter defender on the floor and gives an advantage in transition.