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Houston Rockets At Denver Nuggets: Game 69: Sneak Peek Analysis

ByBrian K. Patterson|
Dec 14, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Houston Rockets guard Patrick Beverley (2) attempts to take the ball away from Denver Nuggets guard Jameer Nelson (1) during the first half at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 14, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Houston Rockets guard Patrick Beverley (2) attempts to take the ball away from Denver Nuggets guard Jameer Nelson (1) during the first half at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

The Houston Rockets were stunned by a crushing defeat to the New Orleans Pelicans last night.

The Houston Rockets were stunned by a crushing defeat to the New Orleans Pelicans last night.

I’m sure the Vegas odds makers weren’t expecting something like this to happen but it did.

The Rockets were dominated inside the paint and their three-ball wasn’t falling all that particularly well.

That usually results in a recipe for a disaster.

But anyway, time to move on and face the 33-35 Denver Nuggets, a team that’s not at full strength with the injuries they have to some of their key starters.

The Rockets should pounce on this!

But you never know what you’ll see.

So what’s next?

So who’s leading the charge for the Nuggets?

Danilo Gallinarileads the team in scoring (17.7 PPG) andMason Plumleeis in charge of the shot-blocking (0.9 BPG).Nikola Jokicis the top board-getter (9.4 RPG).Jameer Nelsonis in charge of the dimes (5.0 APG) andGary Harrisin steals (1.3 SPG).

Let’s talk about what the Nuggets do well.

Their team offense still remains consistently great.The Nuggets are ranked4thin offensive efficiency, scoring109.9 points per 100 possessions.

They attack the boards ferociously.The Nuggets are1stinrebound rate, taking down whopping a53.6 percent of missed shots.

They keep that ball moving.The Nuggets are6thin assist ratio with just18.1 percent of their possessions ending with an assist.

They’re good shooters.The Nuggets are tied for5th— with the Milwaukee Bucks — ineffective field goal percentage (52.9).They’re also tied for7th— with the Boston Celtics — intrue shooting percentage (56.6).

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Injuries:

Sam Dekker‘sback is acting up on him againand he had to leave last night’s game because of tightness, he will be a game-time decision for tonight.

As for the Nuggets,Danilo Gallinarisustained an injury to his kneeand expected to be out until early next week.

Wilson Chandleris battling through a groin injury and not expected to return until early next week as well.

Darrell Arthuris going through the motions of a knee injury and is expected to be a game-time decision tonight.

Source(s): CBS Sports

Matchups to Watch:

  1. Clint Capelavs.Nikola Jokic
  2. Patrick Beverleyvs.Jameer Nelson
  3. Ryan Andersonvs. Juancho Hernangomez

Prediction:

120-112in aHouston Rockets’win!

The Rockets are back on the road for a short trip to take on theNuggetsatPepsi Center.

Tip-off is scheduled for8:30 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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