The Brooklyn Nets are playing back-to-back, having just lost at home to the Golden State Warriors 107-120. Michael Porter Jr. scored 27 points with 9 rebounds and 5 assists, while Jalen, with 23 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists. Jalen has been ruled out due to injury. Michael Porter Jr. is questionable due to illness, and Terrence Mann is also questionable with an injury. The Nets' offense heavily relies on Michael Porter Jr. this season, so his absence would cause problems. Cam Thomas played only 19 minutes off the bench in the previous game, so he will likely start and play more minutes. The Houston Rockets won their last game against the Indiana Pacers 126-119, with a significant lead. They may have been showing off too much in the final quarter. Kevin Durant scored 30 points. Amen Thompson had 20 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists. Jalen Smith scored 21 points and 10 rebounds. Tari Eason is questionable due to illness, and Alperen Sengun, Steven Adams, and Clint Capela are also questionable. If the Rockets' questionable players don't play, it would theoretically affect their defense more. In their first meeting this season, the Rockets won at home 137-109. The Nets were without Jalen then, but Terrence Mann and Michael Porter Jr. played. The Rockets were at full strength. The initial spread was Rockets -16.5; if they were at home, it would be -12.5. The main spread is Rockets -10.5, with some increasing to -11.5. The Nets have a disadvantage with back-to-back games. The Nets have a 7-4 record in their last 11 regular season games. The Rockets have a 3-7 record against the spread in their last 10 games, and 2-6 in their last 8 away games. The Nets have won their last 6 home games against the Rockets. Prediction: Nets +11.5