The Houston Rockets take on the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night.

The Rockets (26-20) have had some trouble achieving consistency lately, as they've only managed a 5-5 record over their last 10 games. Houston's most recent defeat was a sizable one, as they dropped a 121-93 decision to the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night. James Harden was the only player to seemingly show up for the Rockets, as he managed 37 points, six rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal. Gerald Green followed with a bench-leading 18 points, adding a pair of rebounds and assists apiece. Kenneth Faried enjoyed a successful debut with 13 points and six rebounds. No other player scored in double digits, and Eric Gordon registered just eight points on 2-for-13 shooting.

The Rockets will be without Chris Paul (hamstring), Brandon Knight (knee) and Clint Capela (thumb) on Wednesday.

The Knicks (10-35) come into Wednesday's game as losers of six straight, and 14 of their last 15 overall. Their most recent in a long line of defeats unfolded Monday, as they suffered a 127-109 walloping at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder. Tim Hardaway, Jr. paced the Knicks with 23 points, supplementing them with three assists, two rebounds and one steal. Allonzo Trier followed with 16 points and also pitched in eight assists, six rebounds and two steals. Emmanuel Mudiay poured in 14 points. Enes Kanter posted 11 points, three rebounds and one assist. Noah Vonleh delivered 10 points, five rebounds, one assist and one steal.

The Knicks will be without Luke Kornet (ankle) on Wednesday, with his injury having occurred during Monday's game.

Wednesday's game marks the first of two meetings between the teams this season. Houston swept the two-game series during the 2017-18 campaign.