To no surprise in the second of a back-to-back, the Nets are not only sitting Kevin Durant but LaMarcus Aldridge tonight in Houston. Can James Harden lead a win by himself against one of his former clubs? Sure, but not likely by more than five points. You may not be aware of this, but Houston is on a six-game winning streak.

With the Nets playing an inferior foe on the second night of a back-to-back set, they have decided to sit out Kevin Durant and LaMarcus Aldridge for rest. The Rockets, who have won five straight games, could keep this game close.