Important game. Houston's playing better since they fired McHale, but it's looking like they're going to be in the hunt for that 6-8 seed. Can be a nice statement win showing we belong in the conversation for a playoff spot and hand a loss to a direct competitor for a potential playoff position.
Rudy has to step up big. Cousins will do his thing, but with Rondo out, someone's got to take over from the perimeter to make plays (even if it's just for himself).