The Los Angeles Lakers look to continue their sustained run when they visit the Houston Rockets on Thursday. Los Angeles has overcome a 2-5 start by winning 15 of its last 20 games as it seemingly has adjusted to LeBron James' style of play.

The San Antonio Spurs are settling into a groove as they enter the fourth contest of a six-game homestand. The Spurs won the first three games by an average of 17 points and look to record another victory when they host the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday.

The Chicago Bulls are mired in dysfunction and a trip to Mexico isn't going to feel like a vacation. The Bulls have lost nine of their past 10 games as they oppose the Orlando Magic in Thursday's game in Mexico City.

The Dallas Mavericks aim to continue a solid stretch of basketball when they visit the NBA-worst Phoenix Suns on Thursday. Dallas has won three straight games and 12 of its last 15 after posting a 114-107 home win over Atlanta on Wednesday.