This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/rockets/onsi as Two Promising Rockets Stats Through the First Quarter of the NBA Season.

According to the Rockets’ injury report, Kevin Durant is clear to be present on the court for tonight’s exciting game against the Nuggets.

Nobody else has dove in on offensive rebounding to the extent the Rockets have, with their massive 38.5 percent offensive rebound rate after an offseason spent adding ever more size to go with their already formidable frontcourt. But in a copycat NBA, this could be the latest Houston-initiated math hack that ends up widely imitated.

Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets secured a 115-113 win over James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers at Toyota Center on Thursday night.

The Nuggets benefitted from one of their replacement games after the NBA Cup last season. Their task this week is to prevent Houston from taking advantage of a lucky draw.

The Houston Rockets suffered their worst loss of the season on Saturday night against the Dallas Mavericks. Granted, it’s worth noting that the Rockets were wit

The Denver Nuggets haven't played a home game in two weeks, and that seems preferable for the team ranked second in the Western Conference.