Houston looks for a five-game win streak against a hapless New Orleans squad.
Jan 19, 2012 - More: Rockets vs. Hornets pregame coverage
The Houston Rockets look to continue their four-game win streak against some of the dregs of the NBA when they host the New Orleans Hornets on Thursday.
A Rockets win would push the 7-7 team above .500 for the first time this season.
The Hornets, meanwhile, have struggled mightily after the departure of Chris Paul, especially because the main piece they got back -- Eric Gordon -- has missed most of the season with a knee injury.
New Orleans, at 3-11 with a -5.1 point differential, has the worst offense in the NBA, averaging only 86.7 points a game. Without Gordon or Paul, none of the other Hornets can consistently create their own shot.
They still have some strong defensive players through, with Jarrett Jack, Trevor Ariza and Emeka Okafor all capable of playing outstanding individual defense. However, defense requires a considerable amount of effort, and it's an open question how long the long-time NBA veterans will continue to give maximum effort for a Hornets team going nowhere fast.
Houston cannot afford to over look New Orleans, but these are the type of home games they have to win if they're going to sneak into the top 8 out West.
The Dream Shake has you covered for all the latest news and notes on the Rockets, while At The Hive has all pre-game coverage from New Orleans.
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