| The Astros' nine-game road trip hasn't gotten off to the start they would like. Houston lost a road series for the first time this season since their opening trip to Minnesota. Sunday's loss was defined again by a lack of offense. But help could be coming sooner than expected as Jose Altuve could be headed for a rehab assignment. Up next, the Angels in Anaheim. Astros manager Dusty Baker joined the rest of baseball in mourning the death of Vida Blue, the dominant pitcher of the 70s with the Oakland A's. The Texans have their annual charity golf event on Monday. The team is in a feel-good mood after the draft and free-agent acquisitions. One of those, Jimmie Ward, brings a long history with new coach DeMeco Ryans. James Harden had another big game for the 76ers, who tied their series against the Celtics on Harden's 3-pointer in overtime. But it was Harden's act of kindness that we note today. He made good on a promise to John Hao, a victim of the shooting spree at Michigan State earlier this year. Hao had a baseline seat for Harden's heroics and a nice place on the court after the game. "I feel like it's my job to give him that little light in his life," Harden said. The NBA lottery is approaching. As we head to the May 16 event when the Rockets find out if they will pick first, or as low as sixth, we take a look at the top six prospects. We start with a familiar face, Jarace Walker of UH. Stat of the day: 53. Points by Denver center Nikola Jokic in a loss to the Suns. It was the second-highest scoring performance by a center in NBA playoff history behind Wilt Chamberlain's 56. | 
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