It's hard not to mention the "t" word (it ends with a "k") related to Utah, which improves its chances in the draft lottery with each loss. Lauri Markkanen, Jordan Clarkson and John Collins might not return the rest of the season. That doesn't leave much for Utah, who could at least put forth a better effort to make it seem like they're trying. Instead, performances are getting progressively worse...the last three games have been losses by 22, 29, and 37 points. By that progression it might be Rockets by 45 tonight. Any chance Utah (1-13 SU its last 14) might catch Houston flat probably negated by the fact the Rockets lost in their last visit to Salt Lake City. Play Rockets.