Neither record would guarantee a playoff spot and the Rockets would have to undo the damage done in losses to last-place teams Chicago, Charlotte, Toronto and Atlanta and their woeful 4-13 home record.

• 无论是42还是43胜，都不能确保一个季后赛席位，并且火箭可能会因为输给象公牛、山猫、猛龙、老鹰这样的赛区垫底的弱队而付出代价，此外，还有他们主场4－13的可怜成绩。