Mired in a losing skid, Rockets take to the road vs. Bulls

There was an opportunity facing the Houston Rockets two weeks ago, with the start of a seven-game homestand offering a glimmer of hope and a chance to build momentum as the midpoint of the schedule approaches.

Instead, the Rockets followed two surprising victories over the Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns with a five-game losing skid capped by a 112-106 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Friday.

Now the Rockets will head b