SCOUTING THE ROCKETS

The Rockets’ offense has ranked 29th in the NBA in their losing streak. They have been last in rebounding percentage over the past five games. … Houston’s 18.6 percent 3-point shooting Saturday was its worst of the season. The team has made 27.6 percent of its 3s in the past five games, with only the Wizards connecting on a worse percentage in that stretch. … The Rockets have used 14 starting lineups in 26 games and have had a different one from the previous game in seven consecutive outings. … The Rockets blew out the Wizards in the fourth quarter of the first meeting, winning 107-88 and allowing their fewest points in a game this season. … John Wall had 24 points in his first meeting with his former team, making 9 of 21 shots but just 1 of 6 3-pointers. … Guard Eric Gordon has scored at least 20 points in six of his past seven games while averaging 22.4 points on 50 percent shooting.