At 10 games in a row, the Houston Rockets are still streaking their way through the Association!
At 10 games in a row, theHouston Rocketsare still streaking their way through the Association!
Their streak was seriously in jeopardy against the Minnesota Timberwolves this past Saturday but the team banded together and was able to eke out a nice win in overtime, keeping that streak alive.
We all understand that the games don’t always have to look pretty but a win is the main to get.
But a large majority of our games have been quality wins where we’ve had one outstanding offensive performance after another followed with solid defense when needed.
Let’s hope that the Rockets can continue to fulfill that momentum withoutClint Capelaas he heals from a fibula injury — more details below — as they will be on road for a short while this week.
The hottest team in the NBA will be facing the 22-5 San Antonio Spurs tonight and it won’t be easy.
They’ve beat them before but they just have to continue to shoot the ball well and don’t let the Spurs defensive tactics —*cough* *cough* FLOPPING— get the best of them.
But this should be a quality match up that the Rockets will certainly step up to partake.
So who’s leading the charge for the Spurs?
Kawhi Leonardleads the team in scoring (24.0 PPG) and in steals (1.9 SPG).Pau Gasolis the top board-getter (7.8 RPG) whileTony Parkeris in charge of the dimes (4.6 APG).Dewayne Dedmonis the team’s top shot-blocker (1.1 BPG).
Let’s talk about what the Spurs do well.
They’re still offensively and defensively sound.The Spurs are ranked3rdin the NBA as far as defensive efficiency, allowing a paltry101.5 points per 100 possessions.They’re also6thin offensive efficiency,averaging 108.6 points per 100 possessions.
They’re great at moving the ball around.The Spurs are3rdin assist ratio with18.5 percent of their possessionsending with an assist.
They’re good shooters as a team.The Spurs are7thin NBA in regard toeffective field goal percentage (52.4)as well astrue shooting percentage (56.8).
They’re a solid rebounding team.The Spurs are10thin rebound rate, taking down awhopping 50.8 percent of missed shots.
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Injuries:
Clint Capelacollided intoKarl-Anthony Townsin Saturday’s action against the T-Wolves. He seemed to be in tremendous pain and could not walk on his own power to locker room.
It’s apparent that he has a fractured fibula and is expected to be out at least six weeks.Nenewill have some big shoes to fill as Capela heals but the Rockets can press on without him.
It would be nice for the Rockets to make a deal for his replacement but I think the depth of our bench could fill his void.
There are no injuries to report for the San Antonio Spurs.
Source(s): Mark Berman of FOX 26 Houston (KRIV)
Matchups to Watch:
- Trevor Arizavs.Kawhi Leonard
- Patrick Beverleyvs.Tony Parker
- James Hardenvs.Danny Green
- Nenevs.Pau Gasol
- Ryan Andersonvs.LaMarcus Aldridge
Prediction:
111-106in aHouston Rockets’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 Southwest/NBA TVand broadcast onSportsTalk 790 AM (KBME), Sirius 207, XM & SiriusXM 86 (Internet 890)andLa Ranchera 101.7 FM (KNTE) & 850 AM (KEYH) in Spanish.
Go Rockets!
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