What happened: The Utah Jazz travel to Houston on Friday for the second leg of a back-to-back, facing the Rockets in NBA Cup group play. Tipoff is set for 8:30 p.m. ET at Toyota Center. Utah enters the contest aiming to secure its first tournament victory of the season.
Why it matters: Utah sits 15th in the Western Conference standings and seeks to halt a 10-game losing slide. The matchup gives the Jazz an opportunity to regroup in cup play after dropping a 123-108 decision to the Orlando Magic on Wednesday.
By the numbers: Utah Jazz (2026-27): 1-11 record, 15th in Western Conference, 10-game losing streak; last game: 108-123 loss vs. Orlando Magic.
What to watch: Utah faces Houston on Friday night before continuing its November road schedule.