This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/rockets as What to Watch for in Houston Rockets vs Brooklyn Nets. The Houston Rockets will host the Brooklyn Nets this evening, and with both teams looking for their first win, it is sure to be a full-throttle game.

The Rockets look to rebound from two consecutive losses and get their first win of the season on Monday against the also-winless Nets at Toyota Center.

Udoka chose to slot the 6'4” Josh Okogie into the starting lineup for the first time, replacing the 6'11” Steven Adams. And while Okogie only chipped in 10 points of his own, his presence opened the floor and created better opportunities for his teammates.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/rockets as Houston Rockets vs. Brooklyn Nets Injury Report. Over the offseason, the Rockets were rightfully lauded as one of the top teams in the NBA, having traded for superstar Kevin Durant.

The Nets come into this game following a 118-107 loss at Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday despite coming back from a 26-point deficit to make the fourth quarter interesting. Cam Thomas led the way for Brooklyn as he dropped 40 points,

Defense was supposed to be Houston's strength, as it was a year ago. Yet it's thriving on the other end of the floor.

Houston's second-year guard had his first efficient game of the regular season. Is it a sign of things to come?

The Houston Rockets will be out to build on their first win of the season when they visit the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night.