The Rockets (13-11) enter Wednesday coming off consecutive losses in Milwaukee and Cleveland. But the silver lining is that nine of Houston’s next 10 games are at home inside Toyota Center, where they’re 11-1 on the 2023-24 NBA season to date.
That run starts by facing the high-powered Atlanta Hawks, who score the third-most points per game on offense (122.7) while allowing an identical amount on defense. That ranks third-worst.
So, after struggling Monday versus the Cavaliers, can Jalen Green get back on track against the likes of Trae Young and Dejounte Murray? That’s what Ime Udoka and the Rockets would love to see as they evaluate the uneven development of their third-year prospect.
Green has generally played better at home over his young NBA career to date, and Houston’s offense (and corresponding 2023-24 team results) have looked far superior when he’s at solid efficiency.