Houston Rockets At Los Angeles Clippers: Game 61: Sneak Peek Analysis

I’m scratching my head figuring what the hell happened to my Houston Rockets Monday night.

I’m scratching my head figuring what the hell happened to my Houston Rockets Monday night.

The Rockets, having lead by as much as 17 points, ceded the lead and let the Indiana Pacers walk away with the a sweep of the season series.

It was disappointing effort against a team they’re more than capable of beating and they must have a Plan B when the three-ball isn’t falling.

I don’t think we should necessarily live and die by the three-pointer.

But for now, the Rockets will take on the 36-23 Los Angeles Clippers tonight and they won’t be an easy task as they have some key, young pieces on their roster with a healthy mix of veterans.

And it will all be showcased on national television as the late game.

So what’s next?

So who’s leading the charge for the Pacers?

Blake Griffinleads the team in scoring (22.3 PPG),DeAndre Jordanis the top board-getter (13.7 RPG) and shot-blocker (1.7 BPG).Chris Paulis in charge of the dimes (9.8 APG) and the steals (2.2 SPG).

Let’s talk about what the Pacers do well.

They play both ends of the floor particularly well.The Clippers are 6th in offensive efficiency, averaging 109 points per 100 possessions. The team is also 12th in defensive efficiency, allowing just 105.5 points per 100 possessions.

They take care of the basketball.The Clippers are tied for 6th — along with the Chicago Bulls and New Orleans Pelicans — in turnover ratio with just 12 percent of their possessions ending in a turnover.

They shoot great as a whole.The Clippers are 6th in effective field goal percentage (52.8) and tied for 6th — along with the Milwaukee Bucks — in true shooting percentage (56.6).

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Injuries:

There are no injuries to report for the Houston Rockets.

As for the Clippers,Diamond Stonesustained a bone bruise in his right handand has missed time as a result.He will be likely agame-time decisionfor tonight.

Source(s): Rowan Kavner of Clippers.com and CBS Sports

Matchups to Watch:

1. Clint Capelavs.DeAndre Jordan
2. Patrick Beverleyvs.Chris Paul
3. Trevor Arizavs.Blake Griffin
4. Ryan Andersonvs.Luc Mbah a Moute

Prediction:

110-106in aHouston Rockets’win!

The Rockets hit the road to take on theClippersatStaples Center.

Tip-off is scheduled for9:30 p.m. CST.

The game will be televised onESPN/ROOT 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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