Rockets, Hoping to Snap Losing Streak, Head to the Big Apple in Showdown with Knicks
Wheels On. Bright Lights. Lucky Spot.
Houston hits the road again, as the Rockets visit the Big Apple to take on the New York Knicks. The Knicks are coming off an impressive win last night in Boston, despite losing one of their key players, Mitchell Robinson. New York’s big-man was having the half of his career, 14 rebounds in 20 minutes, before he fractured his hand, and will miss four-to-six weeks with the injury. He’d been having breakout year for the improved Knicks (12-15), who with new coach Tom Thibodeau, aren’t as low in the standings as usual.
The Rockets ride into New York trying to break a four-game losing streak. Houston lost Victor Oladipo and P.J. Tucker to injuries in their last game, Thursday’s loss to the Heat. Oladipo remains out, but the sturdiest player in the league, the NBA’s “Iron Man,” P.J. Tucker, will start once again for the Rockets, as he continues his consecutive games-played streak. John Wall, and Eric Gordon will be the primary ball-handlers with Oladipo out. Hopefully the bright lights of Madison Square Garden bring some newfound energy to a Rockets team that hasn’t been able to strand four good quarter together in over a week.
After tonight, Houston heads to Washington to take on Russell Westbrook and the Wizards, one of the worst teams in the NBA. The Rockets actually have a chance to begin a two-game winning-streak with a victory tonight. The Knicks played last night, so Houston should be more rested. As long as no more Rockets hit injury road, tonight’s Big Apple visit could be a big win for the squad.
Madison Square Garden: New York City, New York
Jersey Colors:
Houston Rockets (11-14): Red
New York Knicks (12-15): Blue
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