On a road back-to-back, Jalen Green and the Rockets visit Sacramento (-3.5) on Thursday night. It’s the second TNT game of the season for Houston.

The Rockets will go for their sixth win in a row as they face Sacramento in the second of a three-game roadtrip. When: 9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16 Where: Golden 1 Center, Sacramento TV: TNT Radio: KBME 790 or KTRH 740 AM, TUDN 93.3 FM (Spanish)

The last time the Houston Rockets and Sacramento Kings met, Houston led by 54-43 in the second quarter. Sacramento then made their next 15 straight shots. Over the ensuing 7:51 of game time, the Kings scored 33 points (a 200-point pace for Sacramento) and the game was essentially over.

Monk joining his college teammate, De'Aaron Fox, in the starting lineup was long overdue but better late than never. Monk has played a huge role in Sacramento's seven-game win streak, but he will not be available during their attempt at an eighth straight win.

The Bucks were resting three-time All-Star forward Khris Middleton who dealt with an ankle injury that cost him the first 21 games of the season. Milwaukee was on the first night of a back-to-back and the plan was to have Middleton back for Wednesday’s game against the Orlando Magic.

The Sacramento Kings (20-19) wrap up a 3-game road trip Tuesday against the Milwaukee Bucks (20-17). Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the