Houston Rockets Face Brooklyn Nets After Loss to Knicks

Injury-plagued Rockets aim to end three-game skid against struggling Nets in New York.

The Houston Rockets (32-17) will play the Brooklyn Nets (16-33) on Tuesday at Barclays Center after losing to the New York Knicks 124-118 on Monday night.
Houston is dealing with injuries to key players, including forward Jabari Smith Jr. (broken hand), center Alperen Şengün (calf contusion), and guard Fred VanVleet (ankle strain).
Monday's game against the Knicks featured lineup adjustments, with Tari Eason and Jae'Sean Tate stepping into starting roles for the Rockets.
The Brooklyn Nets, who defeated the Rockets 110-98 on Saturday, will be without Ben Simmons (lower back management) and Cam Johnson (ankle sprain) for Tuesday's game.
The Rockets are favored to win against the Nets, despite their recent struggles and injury challenges, with betting odds placing them as 9-point favorites.