PHOENIX, AZ - FEBRUARY 09: Chase Budinger #10 of the Houston Rockets celebrates after hitting a three point shot against the Phoenix Suns during the NBA game at US Airways Center on February 9, 2012 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Rockets defeated the Suns 96-89. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
The Houston Rockets will try to snap out of their recent funk when they host the Utah Jazz at the Toyota Center on Sunday.
After getting beaten up inside by the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday, Houston will face another challenge when they try to contain the Utah Jazz's inside tandem of Paul Milsap and Al Jefferson on Sunday at the Toyota Center.
How bad was the Rockets against the Timberwolves? Kevin Love and Nikola Pekovic combed for 63 points and 29 rebounds against the Houston front line. Houston allowed 64 points in the paint and was out rebounded by Minnesota 44-26. The Rockets have lost three of their last four games.
Utah is 15-14 on the season and defeated the Washington Wizards 114-100 on Friday night. Utah is just 3-9 on the road this season and hasn't recorded consecutive victories since January.
Game date/time: Saturday, February 19, 6:00 pm CT
Location: Toyota Center, Houston, Texas
TV: FSN Houston
Radio: 610am and 850am
Online Streaming: NBA League Pass Broadband
For more on this game Rockets fans should visit The Dream Shake and Jazz fans should check out SLC Dunk. For more news and analysis on the NBA head on over to SB Nation's NBA Basketball page.
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