Craig Ackerman on the Road Trip, Playoff Draws, and When to Rest Players

Lead TV play-by-play broadcaster Craig Ackerman chats with me about a range of topics, including a preview of Tuesday's Rockets-Blazers showdown from Portland; whether Houston (56-14) would be better off playing the Blazers or Thunder in the playoffs; lessons learned from weekend wins at New Orleans and Minnesota; and when the No. 1 seed becomes secure enough for Mike D'Antoni to consider resting players with minor injuries, such as Clint Capela (thumb).