The Houston Rockets are riding a wave of momentum, fresh off a 126-119 victory against the Indiana Pacers on the road, extending their winning streak to three games. Kevin Durant continues to perform at an elite level, averaging 26.2 points, 6 assists, and 5.8 rebounds over his last five games, including consecutive 30+ point performances. This season, the Rockets have demonstrated balanced performance on both ends of the court, averaging 120.5 points per game (4th in the league) while conceding only 112 points per game (2nd in the league). Their rebounding ability is particularly noteworthy, leading the league with an average of 48.8 rebounds per game. The Brooklyn Nets have shown signs of improvement recently, achieving a 6-4 record in their last 10 games. Michael Porter Jr. has had a breakout season, averaging 25.8 points and 7.5 rebounds, with a 49% field goal percentage and 41% three-point percentage, becoming the team's top scorer. However, the Nets' overall offensive efficiency is poor, with their inside scoring and fast-break scoring ranking last in the league. Their home record is a disappointing 4 wins and 12 losses, indicating that the Barclays Center is not a particularly intimidating venue. Considering the teams' strengths and current form, the Rockets, despite facing injury concerns, have a clear advantage over the Nets. Led by Kevin Durant, the Rockets have the upper hand on both offence and defence, and even with some setbacks in the interior rotation, the team has sufficient depth to cope. The Nets have improved lately, but their offence relies heavily on Porter's individual performance, and their home record is weak. Prediction: The Rockets win on the road, extending their winning streak to four games. Given the Rockets' injury situation, the game may be closely contested, but the Rockets are expected to win by approximately 10 points. Recommendation: Under 218.5 points.