PREVIEW: The Houston Rockets (8-3) host the Orlando Magic (7-6) on Sunday night, with both teams riding three-game winning streaks into this matchup at Toyota Center. Houston has been exceptional lately, reeling off eight wins in their past nine games and seeking a fourth consecutive victory after dismantling Portland 140-116. The Rockets rank first in offensive rebounding at 32.9 percent and excel defensively against three-point shooting, holding opponents to low-quality attempts from deep. Meanwhile, Orlando arrives in solid form with six wins in their last eight games and a three-game winning streak, though they barely escaped Brooklyn 105-98 on Friday. Orlando's defensive identity shows promise with rankings in the top four for preventing rim attacks, though their offensive inconsistency remains a concern with a 25th-ranked three-point shooting volume and inefficient perimeter accuracy. The Magic will be without Paolo Banchero and Moritz Wagner due to injuries, while Houston will miss Tari Eason and Dorian Finney-Smith. Houston boasts the league's top-ranked offensive efficiency, averaging 125.5 points per game with Kevin Durant leading at 25.1 points and Alperen Sengun adding 22.4 points and 10.2 rebounds. The Rockets' slow pace and midrange frequency could work against Orlando's defensive approach, though the Magic's absence of their star scorer makes this a challenging road test despite their recent momentum.