Atlanta takes on Houston in out-of-conference action

Houston Rockets (1-0, third in the Western Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (2-0, first in the Eastern Conference)

Atlanta; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EDT

LINE: Hawks -1.5; over/under is 230.5

BOTTOM LINE: Atlanta and Houston square off in non-conference action.

Atlanta finished 46-36 overall last season while going 24-17 at home. The Hawks averaged 9.4 steals, 4.7 blocks and 13.4 turnovers per game last season.

Houston finished 52-30 overall with a 22-19 record on the road last season. The Rockets gave up 110.0 points per game while committing 18.3 fouls last season.

INJURIES: Hawks: Henri Veesaar: out for season (acl), Mouhamed Gueye: out (foot).

Rockets: Reed Sheppard: day to day (knee).