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May 27, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) dribbles the basketball against Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) during the fourth quarter in game five of the Western Conference Finals of the NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Rockets 104-90 to advance to the NBA Finals. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview:
On Thursday, December 1st, the (11-6) Houston Rockets will be on the road to take on the (15-2) Golden State Warriors.
The Crowd:
“The Crowd” is projecting a final score of Warriors 111.9 – Rockets 104.0 with an over/under of 215.9.
Statistics (2016-17 season):
Point differential: Warriors +13.2 (1st) > Rockets +4.3 (6th)
Points per game: Warriors 118.4 (1st) > Rockets 109.8 (3rd)
Points allowed per game: Warriors 105.2 (19th) > Rockets 105.5 (tied for 21st)
Field Goal Percentage Offense: Warriors 50.6% (1st) > Rockets 46.9% (2nd)
Three Point Percentage: Warriors 38.6% (3rd) > Rockets 37.8% (4th)
Field Goal Percentage Defense: Warriors 43.3% (5th) > Rockets 46.0% (25th)
Turnovers committed per game: Warriors 14.6 (tied for 21st) > Rockets 15.8 (27th)
Turnovers forced per game: Warriors 13.9 (13th) > Rockets 12.9 (22nd)
Rebounds per game: Warriors 44.1 (12th) > Rockets 43.6 (tied for 14th)
Assists per game: Warriors 31.5 (1st) > Rockets 24.8 (2nd)
Summary:
Golden State enters the game as the hottest team in the league having won eleven straight games. Houston is playing well too winning five of their last six. Golden State has owned this match-up winning their playoff series (4-1) and the last eight head to head regular season games. The Warriors are (6-1) at home while the Rockets are (7-4) on the road. Warriors forward Draymond Green is questionable for the game with an ankle injury but the Warriors proved they could win without him. This should be a “run and gun” game throughout so I would predict the over. Golden State should put up huge points and win at home because Houston doesn’t play any defense.
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