Rockets revving up on defense ahead of bout with Blazers

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Nearly one month into the regular season, the Rockets have done enough to validate their status as a defensive force.

Houston enters Thursday third in defensive rating at 104.8 points allowed per 100 possessions following Wednesday's 130-113 home victory over the Indiana Pacers.

The Rocketsaim to clamp down even tighter when they continue their three-game homestand on Friday ag