Scouting report: vs. Pistons
When/where: 7 p.m.; Toyota Center.
TV/radio: AT&T SportsNet; 790 AM, 850 AM, 101.7 FM (Spanish).
Rockets (8-7 update): The Rockets have lost five of their past eight meetings with the Pistons. … The Rockets have won seven of their past nine games and are 4-0 against Eastern Conference teams. … After losing their first four home games of the season, the Rockets have won their past three. … Center Clint Capela has scored at least 20 points in his past four games on 59.1 percent shooting after averaging 10.7 points on 33.3 percent shooting in his previous four games. … Forward James Ennis III has averaged 13.7 points on 65.2 percent shooting in his past three games after scoring a total of seven points on 2-of-14 shooting in his previous three games. … Over the past four games, Chris Paul has averaged 20.3 points on 59.1 percent shooting after averaging 10.7 points on 33.3 percent shooting in his previous four games. … Center Nene (right calf tightness) and guard Brandon Knight (left knee injury) are out.
Pistons (8-6) update: Detroit has won four of its past five games since a five-game losing streak. … The Pistons rank ninth defensively in the NBA. They are second in defensive rebounding percentage. The Pistons are fifth in fewest 3-point attempts allowed per game and second in the NBA in opponents’ 3-point percentage. … After making 13 of 38 3s on Monday against the Cavaliers, the Pistons have made at least 10 3-pointers in seven consecutive games, tying the franchise record. … Forward Blake Griffin is averaging a career-high 24.3 points with 10.4 rebounds, making him one of three players (with Anthony Davis and Giannis Antetokounmpo) averaging at least 24 points, 10 rebounds and four assists. … Center Andre Drummond leads the NBA in rebounding, averaging 16.2 boards per game. His 7.9 second-chance points per game are 2.7 more than the next most. … Forward Luke Kennard (right shoulder sprain) is out.
Statistically speaking: 9. Consecutive Rockets games against teams with winning records when they complete the home-and-home pair against the Pistons.