We’re about to embark on one of the best match ups tonight for the Houston Rockets.
We’re about to embark on one of the best match ups tonight for the Houston Rockets.
Yes, they’ll face the 59-14 Golden State Warriors after a hard-fought, statement 137-125 over the Oklahoma City Thunder this past Sunday.
The Warriors have a lot of weapons even though their top-gun,Kevin Durantis still out with a knee injury.
This match up will still be fun to watch and it’s going to be a shootout!
So what’s next?
So who’s leading the charge for the Warriors?
Kevin Durantleads the team in scoring (25.3 PPG), rebounds (8.2 RPG) and is the top shot-blocker (1.6 BPG).Draymond Greenholds the torch in assists (7.1 APG) and steals (2.1 SPG).
Let’s talk about what the Warriors do well.
They continue to have a well-balanced attack.The Warriors aretied for 1st — with the San Antonio Spurs —indefensive efficiency, allowing just101 points per 100 possessions. They’re also ranked 1st in offensive efficiency, scoring 113 points per 100 possessions.
They’re the best shooting team in the NBA.The Warriors are ranked1st in effective field goal percentage (56.2) and 1st in true shooting percentage (59.7).
They’re the best at ball movement for the score.The Warriors are ranked1st in assist ratio,with21.4 percent of their possessionsending with an assist.
They’re a solid rebounding team.The Warriors are tied for 8th — with the Toronto Raptors — in rebound rate, taking down 50.6 percent of missed shots.
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Injuries:
Ryan Andersonsprained his right ankle after getting tangled up withDeMarcus CousinsFriday night against the New Orleans Pelicans. There currently is no timetable for his return but I suspect they’re going to take their time because of the immense amount of depth we have on the roster. We’ll miss his three-point shooting that he contributes but as this team has done all season, they find a way to persevere.He’ll be out for the next two weeksas he nurses his ankle back to full recovery.
Kevin Durantdid participate in on-court activities late last weekand is his return is expected to be near. It just won’t be tonight. When that happens, he’ll be gradually brought back into the rotation to foster his conditioning.
Source(s): Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle, Monte Poole of CSN Bay Area, Connor Letourneau of the San Francisco Chronicle
Matchups to Watch:
- Patrick Beverleyvs.Stephen Curry
- Clint Capelavs.Zaza Pachulia
- James Hardenvs.Klay Thompson
- Trevor Arizavs.Draymond Green
Prediction:
111-107in aHouston Rockets’win!
The Rockets are at home to take on theWarriorsatToyota Center.
Tip-off is scheduled for7 p.m. CDT.
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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