The Houston Rockets roll into Legacy Arena at the BJCC riding the momentum of two straight preseason wins. Tonight, they face the New Orleans Pelicans in what’s shaping up to be another key tune-up before opening night. With a showdown against the defending champions looming on the 21st, every game has become crucial for building rhythm and confidence, and the Rockets have managed to keep themselves charged. The big question, though, is whether Kevin Durant will be suiting up tonight.

The future Hall of Famer currently ranks eighth on the NBA’s all-time scoring list with 30,571 career points, placing several legendary names within his reach this season. But tonight won’t be easy, as the Pelicans coach said, “a good test for us to see how we match up” against Houston’s physical defense.

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