The Houston Rockets just finished up a run of games against the top teams in the Eastern Conference (and the Atlanta Hawks). Not only did they go three for three against the top East teams, but their top three players each had a turn willing the team to victory.

The Rockets beat the Eastern Conference-leading Cleveland Cavaliers twice last week before traveling to Boston and pulling out a 114-112 victory over the defending champion Celtics on Monday night.

In a crucial battle for the West’s No. 2 seed, Houston (32-14) visits Memphis (31-16) on Thursday night. The Grizzlies (-4.5) are slight favorites.

The Houston Rockets are playing their best basketball of the year, beating the two best teams in the Eastern Conference in each of their last three games. They

Amen Thompson had his second career triple-double, Alperin Sengun and Jalen Green scored 26 points apiece and the Houston Rockets beat the Eastern Conference-leading Cleveland Cavaliers 135-131 on Sat

Detroit Pistons (21-21, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (28-13, second in the Western Conference) Houston; Monday, 2 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rockets -6.5 ...

The Houston Rockets head to TD Garden to face the Boston Celtics in a non-conference matchup. The Rockets are 29-14, which puts them in second place in the Western Conference. The Celtics are 31-14, which puts them in second place in the Eastern Conference.

Boston hosts Houston in out-of-conference action. Monday's matchup is the first of the season for the teams. Boston is 15-8 at home, and Houston is 15-7 on the road.

The Rockets are 14-6 on their home court. Houston is the Western Conference ... Detroit ranks seventh in the Eastern Conference shooting 36.4% from 3-point range. The Rockets average 12.2 made ...

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and the Houston Rockets (28-13) are all set to square off from Toyota Center in Houston. Detroit is competitive this season currently sitting in 8 th place in the Eastern Conference while the Rockets have had a breakout season currently sitting in 2 nd ...