(Sports Network) - Winning a third consecutive game won't be an easy task for the Houston Rockets, who will face a tough road test tonight against the Utah Jazz at EnergySolutions Arena.

After losing their season opener at Portland last week, the Rockets have ripped off back-to-back victories over Golden State and the Blazers. In Saturday's 111-107 triumph in a rematch versus Portland at the Toyota Center, Trevor Ariza registered a career-high 33 points to lead the way and is averaging 23.3 points per game this season. Aaron Brooks poured in 28 points and handed out eight assists in a winning cause.

"We hustled tonight, didn't allow them to dominate the boards, Trevor played well," said Brooks. "We tried to get the transition game going tonight."

The Rockets are off to a surprising start without its top players. Ron Artest signed with the Los Angeles Lakers in the offseason and Yao Ming is out for the year with a foot injury, while Tracy McGrady is still recovering from knee surgery. Houston will face a true test over the next few weeks against formidable teams such as the Lakers, Mavericks, Suns, Hawks and Spurs.

Utah's next three matchups with Texas-based clubs is no easy task either, as it prepares to face the Rockets, Mavericks and Spurs. The Jazz posted their first win of the 2009-10 season with a 111-98 victory Friday at home versus the Los Angeles Clippers thanks to Paul Millsap, who scored 14 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter to lead the charge.

Carlos Boozer had 20 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists for Utah, which notched its 13th straight victory over the Clippers. Deron Williams added 21 points and nine assists, while Ronnie Brewer ended with 17 points and five rebounds in a winning cause.

"In the second half, we did a much better job defensively," Boozer said. "Down the stretch, we executed every time. We didn't score every time, but we got great shots."

Jazz center Mehmet Okur missed the Clippers game with a sprained ankle and is listed as probable for Monday's game.

Houston and Utah split four meetings a year ago. The Rockets haven't played particularly well in Salt Lake City, losing three in a row and 21 of their previous 24 games as the guest in this series.