Rockets Aim for Different Results in Rocky Rematch with Nuggets
Rematch Time. Quarter Mark. Sharing a Laugh.
“We’re destined to do this forever,” the Joker says in the iconic 2008 film, The Dark Knight. The Rockets are trying to avoid another dark night in Denver as they play the Nuggets for the second straight game. Houston’s “Little Joker”, Alperen Sengun, stood up well against the real “Joker”, Nikola Jokic. Notably in the first half, where the two talented big-men went toe-to-toe before Jokic took over the second half and led the Nuggets to victory. It’s rare in the NBA schedule for a team to play the same opponent twice in a row. Since COVID, this has been a trend. Reducing travel costs and other conveniences, but it’s hard to beat the same team twice in a row, regardless of their record. The Rockets will hope that trend plays in their favor of Wednesday night.
Tonight’s matchup marks the quarter point of the season officially for Houston. the Rockets will have played 21 games after tonight, and are on pace for 20 wins this season. Although expect more victories as the schedule eases up during the second half of the season. Houston would love to close the first quarter of this campaign with a victory over one of the NBA’s best teams, and get some revenge for Monday night’s loss. The Rockets are 5-15, looking searching for that elusive sixth victory of the season.
Expect more of the same tonight, as the two Jokers will go head-to-head in what certainly will once again be the matchup to watch in tonight’s contest. Sengun has no fear going up against the two-time reigning MVP. It’s matter of receiving necessary support from his teammates. His comrades Jalen Green, Kevin Porter Jr., and the rest of the squad need to prevent Jamal Murray from having another 30-point night, and also help out in the battle of the bigs down low, who despite the competition, will likely share a laugh or two. After all, as we witnessed on Monday night, until their careers are over… these two are destined to face-off forever.
Ball Arena: Denver, Colorado
Jersey Colors:
Houston Rockets (5-15): Black
Denver Nuggets (13-7): White
Tip-Off: 8:00 PM CT
TV: AT&T Sportsnet SW, NBA League Pass