The Houston Rockets are now in the midst of a rough back-to-back schedule that started last night.
The Houston Rockets are now in the midst of a rough back-to-back schedule that started last night.
After falling to the Portland Trail Blazers 117-107 last night, the Rockets have to conjure up enough muster to try to beat the 61-14 Golden State Warriors tonight.
Have they learned from the mistakes from Tuesday’s game?
We’ll have to see.
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 are2ndindefensive 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 (56.3) 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 9th — with the Memphis Grizzlies — 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.
James Harden has been battling a left wrist injury that has been lingering since March 20th. He has played through it and has reiterated that he’ll continue to do so. I personally would like for him to see him rest to allow that soreness to heal but I understand and admire his competitiveness. However, there comes a time where his injury could be detrimental to his production and the team so here’s to hoping it doesn’t get to that point.
Montrezl Harrell did not make the team tripto attend the birth of his son.He is expected to be back in uniform tonight as he’ll re-join the team in Oaklandon this three-game road trip.
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:
111-109in aHouston Rockets’win!
The Rockets are on the road to take on theWarriorsatOracle Arena.
Tip-off is scheduled for9:30 p.m. CDT.
The game will be televised onROOT Sports Southwest/ESPNand broadcast onNewsRadio 740 AM (KTRH), Sirius/XM/SiriusXM Internet 890andLa Ranchera 101.7 FM (KNTE) & 850 AM (KEYH) in Spanish.
Go Rockets
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