For the first time in nearly three weeks, the Houston Rockets are back at home to do work!
After an impressive comeback from 21 points down, capping off a 44-16 final run for a 119-105 over the Portland Trail Blazers Thursday night, the Rockets can hold their heads up high now that they’re at home.
There’s still a lot of work that needs to be done but at least they have some confidence going into this match up that they can beat any and everyone.
They’re back to face the 49-9 San Antonio Spurs, which has usually been a match up that doesn’t disappoint.
I actually think the Rockets can win based off their momentum but it won’t be easy.
We’ll have to see.
So who’s leading the charge for the Spurs?
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Kawhi Leonardis the leading scorer (20.3 PPG) and steals king (1.80 SPG).Tony Parkeris the assist man (5.1 APG).LaMarcus Aldridgeis the top board-getter (8.3 RPG) and Tim Duncan is the dominant shot-blocker (1.30 BPG).
Let’s talk about what the Spurs do well.
They’re the most defensively-efficient team in the NBA.The Spurs are ranked No. 1 in defensive efficiency, allowing just 95.7 points per 100 possessions, almost a full four points above the runner-up Indiana Pacers (99.4).
They’re offensively potent.The Spurs are ranked No. 3 in the NBA in offensive efficiency, scoring 109.2 points per 100 possessions.
They’re rebounding beasts.The Spurs are ranked No. 2 in the NBA as far as rebound rate, taking down 52.6 percent of missed shots.
Injuries:
After receiving additional tests and the second opinions that he requested, Donatas Motiejunas may get the clearance he needs to return back to the lineup.AS EARLY AS TONIGHT.I’ll be keeping an eye on this development as he’ll be a tremendous lift off the bench. I expect that his status will likely be upgraded toQUESTIONABLE.
Sam Dekkerhad back surgery back in Novemberbut the 2015 first-round pick seems to be edging closer to a return.He participated in his first full-contact practicesince the injury last Wednesday. His return is imminent but he’ll be back-and-forth between the Rockets and the Vipers as he undergoes his training regimen as a result of his recovery from the procedure.
Matt Bonnerhas missed a few games because of issues with his calf. He has been ruledOUTfor tonight.
Sources: Jenny Dial Creech/Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle and Calvin Watkins of ESPN.com.
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Three Things to Watch:
- Patrick Beverleyvs.Tony Parker
- Dwight Howardvs.Tim Duncan
- James Hardenvs.Danny Green
Prediction:
98-94in aRockets’win!
The Rockets are back at home to take on theSpursatToyota Center.
Tip-off is scheduled for7 p.m. CST.
The game will be televised onROOT Sports Southwestand broadcast onSportsTalk 790 AM (KBME)andLa Ranchera 850 AM (KEYH) in Spanish.
Go Rockets!
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