Our Houston Rockets have now lost four-in-a-row after a devastating 123-122 loss to the Washington Wizards Saturday.
I just hope they can turn it around but they cannot left the referees dictate the outcome of games.
The problem is that there letting their emotions get the best of them and it causes them to lose their focus.
The same thing that happened against the Oklahoma City Thunder Thursday night, happened Saturday against the Wiz.
They’ve just got to remain focused and keep the task of just winning the basketball game at the forefront.
This team will have a considerably tough match up against the 27-21 Miami Heat and they need to be playing at close to a high level to beat this defensively-talented team.
Let’s hope for the best for tonight.
So who’s leading the charge for the Heat?
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Chris Boshis the leading scorer (19.2 PPG),Goran Dragicis the assist man (5.1 APG) andDwyane Wadeis the steals king (1.00 SPG).Hassan Whitesideis the top board-getter (11.2 RPG) and lead shot-blocker (3.90 BPG).
Let’s talk about what the Heat do well.
They’re an extremely-sound defensive team.The Heat are 5th in the NBA in terms defensive efficiency, allowing just 99.8 points per 100 possessions.
They don’t allow for the second-chance that often.The Heat are tied for 6th in the NBA — with the New Orleans Pelicans — in rebound rate (77.6).
They’re quite effective shooters.The Heat are 11th in the league in effective field goal percentage (50.1) and 11th in true shooting percentage (53.9).
Injuries:
Dwight Howardwill beOUTtonightas a result of his second-straight ejection in as many gamesand for making contact with a ref this past Saturday.
Donatas Motiejunaswas recalled from the Rio Grande Valley Vipersbut will go back there to make at least two more appearances before returning back in Rockets uniform. His return is imminent and it should likely be within the next week or so.
Sam Dekkerhad back surgery back in Novemberbut the 2015 first-round pick seems to be edging closer to a return. He was seen shooting on the practice court for the first time since heading to the injured list. This is certainly a sign of good things to come.
Hassan Whitesidehas been dealing with an oblique injuryand has missed time as a result. Eric Spoelstra has hinted that he’ll likely beOUTfor tonight.
Chris Andersenhas been suffering from a knee injuryand did not make the team’s three-game road trip starting with the Rockets tonight. He’ll beOUTfor tonight.
Sources: Jenny Dial Creech/Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle, Calvin Watkins of ESPN.com, Mark Berman of FOX 26 (KRIV), Jason Lieser of the Palm Beach Post and Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel.
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Three Things to Watch:
- Patrick Beverleyvs.Goran Dragic
- Clint Capelavs.Amar’e Stoudemire
- James Hardenvs.Dwyane Wade
- (Bonus)Trevor Arizavs.Chris Bosh
- (Double-Bonus)Corey Brewervs.Luol Deng
Prediction:
105-100in aRockets’win!
The Rockets are at home to take on theHeatatToyota Center.
Tip-off is scheduled for7 p.m. CST.
The game will be televised onROOT Sports Southwest/NBA TVand broadcast onSportsTalk 790 AM (KBME)andLa Ranchera 850 AM (KEYH) in Spanish.
Go Rockets!
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