Rockets Try to Bounce Back from Opener, Spoil LeBron’s Debut at Staples
In their first road game of the season, the Rockets will try and be better than their first game where they got stomped at Toyota Center by the Pelicans. The setting this time around will be very different, as LeBron James will play in front of the Staples Center crowd in Los Angeles for the very first time in what should be an electric atmosphere. Coming off a close opening night loss in Portland, LeBron James will no doubt have his squad ready to go as he looks to avoid a rare 0-2 start to this season. This will be a great early season test for the Rockets as the fans in L.A. are hyped about King James coming to play for the Lakers. Last year’s MVP, James Harden, will face off against the pre-season favorite for the award, LeBron James, in what should be a statement game for both players as they continue the beginning of this NBA season trying to cement their stature as the best player in basketball at the moment. Other than LeBron, this Lakers team has seen a swoon of offseason changes that have revamped the roster. The Lakers have added a crew of seasoned veterans including Rajon Rondo, Lance Stephenson, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and JaVale McGee to compliment James along with the young core that still exists as LeBron moves into the latter stage of his NBA career. Hopefully, the Rockets will put Opening Night in the past, and move forward with a W in what should be an environment similar to that of a playoff game.
Staples Center – Los Angeles, California
9:30 PM CT – ESPN, ATT Sportsnet