Houston Rockets At Philadelphia 76ers: Game 50: Sneak Peek Analysis

The Houston Rockets will get themselves out this horrible stank that they’ve walked into.

The Houston Rockets will get themselves out this horrible stank that they’ve walked into.

It’s just that part of the season where things may not go perfectly but will certainly get back into place.

I’m sure it’s certainly a possibility starting tonight.

There’s no doubt they’ll be ready to take on the 17-27 Philadelphia 76ers, who have won 10 of their last 13 with impressive wins over the Toronto Raptors and Los Angeles Clippers.

What’s up next?

So who’s leading the charge for the Sixers?

Joel Embiidleads the team in scoring (19.8 PPG), is the top board-getter (7.9 RPG) and top shot-blocker (2.5 BPG).T.J. McConnellis the top assist man (5.9 APG).Robert Covingtonholds the torch in steals (1.7 SPG).

Let’s talk about what the Sixers do well.

They’ve vastly improved their team defense.The Sixers have risen to10th— tied with the Miami Heat — in defensive efficiency (allowing104.5 points per 100 possessions).

They’re definitely decent at keeping the ball moving.The Sixers are11thin the league in assist ratio, with17.4 percentof their possessions ending with an assist.

They love to have a high-volume of possessions.The Sixers are11th— tied with the Atlanta Hawks — in PACE Factor,averaging 99.6 possessions per game.

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Injuries:

Eric Gordonwas a late scratch in Wednesday’s contest against the Boston Celtics because of tightness in his lower back.He has already been deemed asQUESTIONABLEfor tonight. Let’s hope he’s not out too long with this malady.

As for the Sixers,Joel Embiidhad has been battling a left knee contusion, causing him to miss a few games but is expected to play tonight.

Jhalil Okafor is battling some soreness in his right knee as has missed a couple of games as a result. He is day-to-day and I’d likely deem him asDOUBTFULfor tonight.

Ben Simmonsrecently got a checkup on his foot injury with a few scans and they do indicate he’s progressing toward a return. It just won’t be tonight but it’s certainly on the horizon.

Source(s): Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle, Derek Bodner of PhillyMag.com and Jessica Camerato of CSN Philadelphia

Matchups to Watch:

1. Patrick Beverleyvs.T.J. McConnell
2. Clint Capela/Nene Hilariovs.Joel Embiid/Nerlens Noel
3. Trevor Arizavs.Ersan Ilyasova
4. Ryan Andersonvs.Robert Covington

Prediction:

117-106in aHouston Rockets’win!

The Rockets hit the road to take on theSixersatWells Fargo Center.

Tip-off is scheduled for6 p.m. CST.

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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