Rockets Hoping to End the Misery, Invite Cavs to Town
Wall-In. No Cavaliers. 3/4.
It’s been weeks of scary hours for the Rockets lately, and the NBA’s dumpster-fire that is the current situation in Houston, continues on Monday night, as the Rockets host the Cavs at Toyota Center. John Wall and co. will be looking to put an end to their 11-game losing streak tonight. Wall, who was questionable, considering tonight’s the second of a back-to-back, will give it a go. And if Wall’s in, Houston needs everyone to be all-in to break the skid tonight. Despite beating the Rockets in Cleveland last Wednesday, the Cavs aren’t world-beaters. Houston is more than capable of winning Monday night’s tilt and allowing their skid to rest in peace.
All it takes is effort. The Rockets were way too cavalier in the previous matchup between these teams. As long as Houston plays hard, brings the defensive intensity, and ferocious energy, they should win tonight. That is, if, and only if, the Rockets rediscover the art of making a three-pointer. After being a solid three-point shooting team to start the season, Houston is now the worst long-range shooting team in the NBA, and if the squad can start to knock down their open threes, it’ll be tough imagining the Rockets beating anyone anytime soon. Tonight’s their chance though. Something else entirely waits in their next matchup after tonight.
Monday night’s tussle with the Cavs is Houston’s third game in four nights, and the second of a back-to-back. Tired legs are expected, but the Rockets have to fight through, and play with some pride. These are grown, professional athletes. Even the most laissez-faire of players can’t put up with continuous losing. Hopefully, the squad’s as sick and tired of this sicking skid, and ready to put this nightmare behind them. They better be ready. Because on Wednesday, March 4th, Houston’s worst nightmare comes true. James Harden comes into town with the red-hot Nets, looking for revenge… and those just might be the scariest hours yet in Houston.
Toyota Center: Houston, Texas
Jersey Colors:
Cleveland Cavaliers (13-21): White
Houston Rockets (11-21): Red
TV: 8 PM CT – AT&T Sportsnet SW