SCOUTING THE ROCKETS

The Rockets wrap up a stretch of six home games in their last seven contests, including the final two against the Lakers. The Rockets are 3-2 at home, with one of the scheduled home games postponed. The Rockets have won 14 of their past 18 against the Lakers at Toyota Center, but are coming off the 18-point loss. … The Lakers outscored the Rockets in fast break points 32-7, 11 more points than the Rockets had allowed on fast breaks in any other game this season. … James Harden entered Monday night’s NBA action 10th in the league in scoring at 26 points per game, just behind Jaylen Brown’s 26.3 points per game for the Celtics. … The Rockets lead the NBA with seven blocks per game, ahead of the 76ers’ 6.7 and the Celtics’ 6.6.