Rockets Host Wizards to Close Home-Stand
The Dreaded Back-Half. Homecourt Magic. Opportunity Knocks.
The Rockets host the Washington Wizards on Monday night, in the back-half of a back-to-back. Houston has yet to win all season after playing the day before. In this circumstance, the Rockets are coming off a beatdown by the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday afternoon. Houston was outscored in every period, and the game was never really in doubt for Memphis. The Rockets will aim to change that outcome against a far less dominant Wizards team.
This is is the final game of Houston’s five-game home-stand. After tonight, they hit the road for a three-game stretch. Only ten games remain for the Rockets. Six at home, and five on the road. Can they whip up some homecourt magic before they hit the road? This is Houston’s best chance of the home-stand. The Wizards had a solid first half of the season, but have slid out of playoff contention in the second half of the campaign.
Opportunity is knocking tonight for the Rockets. It’s also Jalen Green’s first bobblehead night. Does Green have another 30-point explosive performance in store for the fans tonight? Hopefully Houston takes advantage of an inferior Wizards team, at least compared the competition the Rockets have faced recently. If Houston wants to finally win the end of a back-to-back… tonight’s their best chance.
Toyota Center: Houston, Texas
Jersey Colors:
Washington Wizards (30-40): White
Houston Rockets (17-54): Black
Tip-Off: 7 PM CT
TV: AT&T Sportsnet SW, NBA League Pass