Houston Travels to D.C. In Attempt to Regain Winning Spell
The Rockets were on a roll, beating some of the league’s best, before losing their previous two games to inferior opponents. Houston will try and get back on that roll as they face a Wizards team that is, without question, the most disappointing in all of basketball. They boast a stellar All-Star backcourt, consisting of John Wall and Bradley Beal. However, things in D.C have gotten dicey. John Wall has been a poor teammate for a few season as the team leader, the organization is now saying they’re looking to trade the star point guard. So, as the Rockets play their 3rd game in 4 nights, they will be taking on a squad that is on the verge of breaking up (literally). Trade rumors surround the Wizards, and they lack the chemistry that is needed to show the true potential of their talent as a group. This game could not have come at a better time. The Rockets are trying to prove the last two games were a fluke and tonight’s contest in the nation’s capital should provide Houston with plenty of opportunities to compensate for their recent losses with an all-around team effort. The squad will need it, as Chris Paul is listed as questionable with left-leg soreness and Gerald Green is also uncertain to play. Fingers crossed, the Rockets should have enough magic on the court to cast out any spells the Wizards try and place on Houston as Washington tries to win their 3rd game in 4 contests. Last year’s MVP has certainly been on a magical run of late and will try and lead the Rockets back into the win column. Harden will need more help than he got Saturday night if Houston wants to avoid losing their 3rd straight contest. Expect the Beard to have the usual tricks up his sleeve and Clint Capela to feast on the Wizards’ lack of a solid interior presence to help the Rockets get a much-needed victory.
Capitol One Arena – Washington, D.C.
6 PM CT – NBA TV, ATT Sportsnet