Jan. 30, Coach Silas pregame: "Our guys can play to their strengths best when we're playing faster."

Note: spotty wifi connection results in audio / video sync issues Coach Stephen Silas speaks with the media before tonight's road game against the New Orleans Pelicans. He summarizes the Rockets since the James Harden trade; his preference for the Rockets playing at a faster pace and the benefit of the faster pace; P.J. Tucker's value and importance on the Rockets; how he plans to keep Pelicans' big man Steven Adams off the boards; Christian Wood's growth as a player since training camp; how the Rockets might defend Zion Williamson in the game; Coach Silas also discusses the decision to assign Kevin Porter Jr; KJ Martin; and Brodric Thomas to the G League