The Rockets suddenly have become big Toronto Raptors fans.

Thought to be dead 10 days ago, the Raptors re-entered the playoff race with five consecutive wins going into Wednesday's game against Chicago.

The Raptors entered Wednesday's action one game behind Indiana for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. And they have two games left against the Pacers.

This is important for the Rockets because if Toronto makes the playoffs, its first-round draft pick comes to Houston. That means that in addition to their own lottery pick, the Rockets would have a pick somewhere around No. 14.

If the Raptors don't make the playoffs, they would keep their first-round pick.