The Rockets have won eight straight, covering seven, following a rocky start to the season. Most of those victories have come against modest competition except the Clippers, who they visit next after Wednesday's stop in Denver. Injuries to Eric Gordon and Nene Hilario have impacted Houston's depth, which could come into play in Denver against the NBA's No. 4-ranked scoring defense. Look for the Nuggets to get a solid win against a Rockets club in a potential flat spot.