Having suffered four losses in their last five tries, the Rockets desperately needed a win versus the Bulls on Tuesday night to get back on track. Ultimately, t

Kevin Durant had 28 points and Alperen Sengun added 23 with 11 assists to lead the Houston Rockets to a 119-113 win over the Chicago Bulls Tuesday night.

Coby White won’t suit up for the Bulls against the Rockets on Tuesday, the front end of a back-to-back set that concludes at home against the Jazz. Elsewhere, Julian Phillips is listed as “probable.” pic.twitter.com/3het3TMFmp

Houston's homestand will provide an even more detailed picture of where the Rockets stand among the elite in the West.

Coach Billy Donovan knows the talent level of the roster has to be improved. Until then, however, it's his job to evaluate a "Bulls player," while the front office prepares for the trade deadline Feb.

The Rockets are facing an extremely streaky Bulls squad that will likely end up in the Play-In Tournament once again. Chicago is not a team to be taken lightly despite Houston being at home tonight.

Two big 3-pointers from Jabari Smith Jr. in the closing minutes helped the Rockets beat the Bulls to open their five-game homestand.