Rockets Eager to Build on First Victory in Matchup vs. Raptors

Rockets eager to build on first victory in matchup vs. Raptors

The Houston Rockets will be out to build on their first win of the season when they visit the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night.

Raptors' Jakob Poeltl doubtful vs. Rockets with back tightness

Already suffering from a slow start this season, the Toronto Raptors will now have to contend with an injury to their starting centre. Jakob Poeltl has been listed as doubtful for Wednesday’s game against the Houston Rockets as he deals with lower-back tightness, the team announced Tuesday. Poeltl suffered the injury in the fourth quarter of the Raptors’ loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Monday. He played 24 minutes and went to the locker room ea…