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Houston Rockets At San Antonio Spurs: Round 2 | Game 2: Sneak Peek Analysis

ByBrian K. Patterson|
May 1, 2017; San Antonio, TX, USA; Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden (13) shoots the ball as San Antonio Spurs power forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) defends during the first half in game one of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
May 1, 2017; San Antonio, TX, USA; Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden (13) shoots the ball as San Antonio Spurs power forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) defends during the first half in game one of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Everything Houston Rockets showed out Monday night against the San Antonio Spurs.

Everything Houston Rockets showed out Monday night against the San Antonio Spurs.

The way this team was designed to operate, clicked on all cylinders.

The three-ball was falling, the ball movement was superb and the pace of the offense was vacillating!

It was too much for the Spurs to handle as our team pushed the pedal to the floor.

It highly unlikely that we’ll see a repeat of that tonight as the Spurs are going to get physical with us, especially near the arc.

But if it does happen again, this will likely mean this series will be over rather quickly and our current opponent will have some retooling to do in the off season.

I highly doubt the latter but it’s a possibility.

This will continue to be a terrific series to watch and I’m positive tonight’s game won’t disappoint.

We’ll have to see what happens tonight.

So who’s leading the charge for the Spurs?

Kawhi Leonardleads the team in scoring (29.7 PPG), assists (4.1 APG), steals (1.7 SPG).LaMarcus Aldridgeleads in rebounds (7.1 RPG).Danny Greenleads in blocks (0.9 BPG).

Let’s talk about what the Spurs do well.

Their offense remains robust despite Game 1.The Spurs are3rdin the playoffs in regard to offensive efficiency, averaging113.3 points per 100 possessions.

They take care of the basketball quite well.The Spurs are2nd in turnover ratio— tied with the Cleveland Cavaliers — with a meager11.7 percent of their possessions ending with a turnover.

They’re still great on the boards.The Spurs are1st in rebound rate, taking down 52.1 percent of missed shots.

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Injuries:

There are no injuries to report for neither the Houston Rockets nor San Antonio Spurs.

Source(s): Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle, CBS Sports

Matchups to Watch:

  1. Patrick Beverleyvs.Tony Parker
  2. James Hardenvs.Danny Green
  3. Trevor Arizavs.Kawhi Leonard
  4. Clint Capelavs.David Lee
  5. Ryan Andersonvs.LaMarcus Aldridge

Prediction:

119-113in aHouston Rockets’win!

The Rockets are still on the road to take on theSpursatAT&T Center.

Tip-off is scheduled for8:30 p.m. CDT.

The game will be televised onTNTand 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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