The Brooklyn Nets are coming off a loss to the Golden State Warriors, missing out on their first four-game winning streak of the season. The team's goals for the season are currently unclear; they don't seem to be tanking, nor are they particularly focused on developing young players. The Nets primarily rely on the individual skills of Porter and Thomas to solve problems, with other players being more of a gamble. However, they struggle against teams with strong defensive strategies. Porter wasn't a high-scoring player during his time with the Denver Nuggets. Thomas scored 30 points in his first game back against the Minnesota Timberwolves, but had a poor shooting night against the Warriors, scoring only 13 points on 5-of-12 shooting. The Houston Rockets are on a three-game winning streak, having defeated the Los Angeles Lakers, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Indiana Pacers. In their last game against the Pacers, the Rockets nearly blew a 27-point lead in the final quarter. Due to the large lead, the Rockets substituted their core lineup early, allowing the Pacers' substitutes to close the gap by 20 points. However, the Rockets managed to hold on. The Rockets are dealing with injuries: VanVleet is out for the season, Adams is sidelined with an ankle sprain, and Sengun is likely to return, but needs careful adjustment. The match prediction is: Home, Nets +10.5.