Nikola Pekovic (ankle) is out for Friday's game against the Rockets.

Pekovic (ankle) is out for Friday's game against the Rockets.

Analysis:

This will mark Pekovic's ninth straight absence, and the fact that he's been ruled out so far in advance indicates he's not overly close to returning. Expect Gorgui Dieng to continue starting in Pekovic's place.