The Houston Rockets came, saw and conquered. They undertook perhaps their toughest test of the season and despite what many may feel about this team, I think we’re trending in the correct direction.
The Houston Rockets came, saw and conquered. They undertook perhaps their toughest test of the season and despite what many may feel about this team, I think we’re trending in the correct direction.
Why?
This team has fight and it has heart — two integral components of any cohesiveness of team looking to get a chip.
This team could’ve rolled over and let the world champs embarrass us but they didn’t.
They fought with each possession, each ball tip and with every bounce of the basketball.
If this were the 2015-16 season, we’d all be shaking our heads figuring out what the hell happened.
But now that game is old news and it’s time for the Houston Rockets to focus on their next opponent, the New York Knicks.
The Knicks have actually improved from just plain bad to surprisingly mediocre.
The Rockets won’t near have the test they had last night against the Cavs but they just need to continue their tenacious play in order to keep those wins rolling in.
So who’s leading the charge for the Knicks?
Carmelo Anthonyis the current leader in scoring (19.5 PPG),Joakim Noahin rebounds (8.0 RPG) and assists (5.0 APG),Derrick Rosein steals (1.0 SPG) andKristaps Porzingisin blocks (1.5 BPG).
Let’s talk about what the Knicks do well.
There’s not a whole lot that this team does well at this time as they’re wildly mediocre which is a peg up from last season.
They’re in the middle of the pack in most categories that count.
But here’s one thing they’re good at:
They love to have the basketball in their hands.The Knicks are 10th in the league as far as PACE, averaging 101.4 possessions per game.
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Injuries:
Patrick Beverleyhad successful surgery last Tuesday— it was a minor knee scope to clean up some the damage that had occurred from his injury. He will beOUTtonight and is targeting to return back the hardwood between Nov. 15 and Nov. 21.
Trevor Arizaexited last night’s game and emerged with five stitchesunder his right eye. He finished with 11 points and considering his damn near impeccable attendance record, he’ll be in uniform tomorrow night.
Justin Holidayexited last night’s game against the Detroit Pistonsafter sustaining a cut to his right cheek. His x-rays came out negative and was cleared to return back to the game. His official status is day-to-day.
Ron Bakeris battling a sprained right ankle that has caused him to missa few games, his status is also day-to-day.
Source(s): Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle and David McMenamin of ESPN
Four Things to Watch:
- James Hardenvs. Derrick Rose
- Eric Gordonvs.Courtney Lee/Justin Holiday
- Trevor Arizavs. Carmelo Anthony
- Clint Capelavs. Joakim Noah
Prediction:
107-94in aHouston Rockets’win!
The Rockets continue their five-game road trip making their second stop with theKnicksatMadison Square Garden.
Tip-off is scheduled for6:30 p.m. CDT.
The game will be televised onROOT Sports Southwestand broadcast onSportsTalk 790 AM (KBME), Sirius/XM/SiriusXM Internet 890andLa Ranchera 101.7 FM (KNTE) & 850 AM (KEYH) in Spanish.
Go Rockets!
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