The Houston Rockets looked like the team we loved this past Wednesday against the Los Angeles Clippers.
The Houston Rockets looked like the team we loved this past Wednesday against the Los Angeles Clippers.
After a terrible showing against the Indiana Pacers, the Rockets bounced back and beat the Clips in 122-103 while shooting 38.5 percent from behind-the-arc.
It won’t be easy as the Rockets will take on the 36-26 Memphis Grizzlies tonight as they play some of the best defense that you’ll ever want to see.
The three-ball must be falling tonight in order to beat the Grizz because if it’s not, then we’ll have problems.
So what’s next?
So who’s leading the charge for the Grizzlies?
Marc Gasolleads the team in scoring (20.5 PPG) and is in charge of the shot-blocking (1.4 BPG).Zach Randolphis the top board-getter (8.3 RPG).Mike Conleyis in charge of the dimes (6.2 APG) andTony Allenin steals (1.8 SPG).
Let’s talk about what the Grizzlies do well.
Their team defense still remains consistently great.The Grizzlies are ranked4thin defensive efficiency, allowing just103.2 points per 100 possessions.They’ve been a Top 5 defense all season I don’t see THAT changing any time soon.
They’re a solid rebounding team.The Grizzlies are ranked9thinrebound rate— tied with the Golden State Warriors — taking down50.7 percentof missed shots.
They take care of the basketball.The Grizzlies are tied for5th— along with the Boston Celtics — in turnover ratio with just12 percent of their possessions ending in a turnover.
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Injuries:
There are no injuries to report for the Houston Rockets.
As for the Grizzlies,Brandan Wrighthas left to team to witness the birth of his twin girls, which happened yesterday. He did not make the team trip so I’d likely deem not available for tonight’s game. They’ll be back at home for their Monday game against the Nets so it’d make sense for him to stay.
Source(s): FOX Sports Southeast
Matchups to Watch:
- Clint Capelavs.Marc Gasol
- Patrick Beverleyvs.Mike Conley
- James Hardenvs.Tony Allen
- Trevor Arizavs.Chandler Parsons
- Ryan Andersonvs.JaMychal Green
Prediction:
106-101in aHouston Rockets’win!
The Rockets are at home to take on theGrizzliesatToyota Center.
Tip-off is scheduled for8 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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