Houston Rockets Face Miami Heat in Cross-Conference Matchup

The Rockets look to end an eight-game losing streak against the Heat as both teams contend with injuries and recent losses.

The Houston Rockets (21-10) will host the Miami Heat (15-14) at the Toyota Center on Sunday evening for their first meeting this season.
The Heat have dominated the matchup historically, winning the last eight games against the Rockets, their longest streak in the series.
Key players are sidelined or questionable for the game, including Jimmy Butler (reconditioning) for the Heat and Dillon Brooks (ankle) for the Rockets.
Houston enters the game with a strong 11-4 home record but is coming off a narrow loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, despite a standout 38-point performance by Alperen Sengun.
The Rockets are favored with a -6.5 spread, reflecting their recent form and Miami's struggles on the road, where they hold a 6-9 record this season.