SCOUTING THE ROCKETS

The Rockets rank sixth defensively, first during their fivegame winning streak. … The team has ranked 16th in the NBA in defensive rebounding percentage during the win streak. It was 28th before the past five games. … The Rockets are 7-1 when leading after three quarters. … Houston is 0-8 when trailing by double digits before coming back from a 20-point deficit to win Thursday and an 11point deficit to win Saturday. … The Rockets 48-point second quarter Saturday was a franchise record and the third-most in any quarter in franchise history. The 75-point first half was their most this season. … The Rockets have made the eighth-most 3-pointers in the NBA this season, fourth-most during their winning streak. They were 15th before the trade of James Harden and 14th before the past five games. … In his two games since returning from a sprained ankle, center Christian Wood is averaging 24.5 points in just 29.6 minutes per game on 76 percent shooting. … In his four games since the Harden trade, guard John Wall has averaged seven assists with a 3.5 assists/ turnover ratio. Wall had averaged 5.1 assists and a 1.5 assist/turnover ratio in his other seven games played. … Guard Victor Oladipo has scored at least 20 points in his five of six games with the Rockets.