PREVIEW: Houston hosts Utah looking to extend its four-game home winning streak , but the Jazz have proven to be a surprisingly difficult matchup for the Rockets in recent seasons. Houston's elite offensive rebounding ranks first in the league at 31.3 percent, while their defense excels at limiting three-point quality and sits second in that category. Utah, meanwhile, struggles on the perimeter defensively, allowing opponents to attempt three-pointers at a 45.5 percent rate, the worst in the NBA . The contrasting styles set up a fascinating chess match where Houston's paint dominance and defensive discipline will face off against a Jazz squad that plays with unexpected resilience despite their record. Utah has lost 11 of 12 games, meaning the Rockets' ability to focus against a lesser foe will be tested again. The Rockets employ a slow tempo approach and generate a high frequency of midrange and post-up attempts, ranking second in both categories , which contrasts sharply with Utah's quicker pace and rim-attacking approach. Brice Sensabaugh put up 28 points in Utah's recent loss to Denver and has averaged a career-best 14.5 points with top scorers Lauri Markkanen and Keyonte George sidelined . Despite the lopsided win-loss records, this matchup carries more intrigue than typical blowouts, with Houston seeking consistency while Utah continues to develop its young core.