Rockets vs. Jazz Pre-Game 4/21/21

Rockets Host Jazz in Tough, Tall Task

Best in the West.    Reverse Payback.    Worst in the League.

The Rockets host the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night, as Houston hopes to miraculously beat one of the NBA’s best teams this season. In fact, judging by record, Utah is the best in the West this season so far, and they have the best mark in the entire league. Houston has a tall task in trying to slow Rudy Gobert, Donovan Mitchell, and the Jazz, who have been atop the West for months.

Two of the last three seasons, the Rockets ended Utah’s season in the playoffs. The Jazz haven’t forgotten about that. Expect Utah to come out in full force, and try and obliterate a Rockets team who’s still trying to discover themselves.

After their latest loss in Miami, Houston now officially has the worst record in the NBA. it bodes well for their draft chances, although it’s still a long shot to land one of the top picks. The Rockets hopefully can play hard and improve on building more chemistry for next season.

 

Toyota Center:  Houston, Texas

 

Jersey Colors:

Utah Jazz (43-15):  Navy

Houston Rockets (15-43):  “City Edition” Blue

 

TV:  7 PM CT  –  AT&T Sportsnet SW,  NBA League Pass