What happened: The Houston Rockets held a practice session Friday ahead of their upcoming road trip. The workout followed a 117-107 home loss against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday.

Why it matters: Houston sits third in the Western Conference after opening the 2026-27 regular season with a 7-2 record. The impending road schedule presents an opportunity to reset after having their early momentum slowed.

What to watch: The Rockets take to the road aiming to snap their one-game slide and protect their standing near the top of the conference.