FREE CONTEST: Atlanta Hawks at Houston Rockets ($50 Prize!)
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Dec 29, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) controls the ball as Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) defends during the first half at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview:
On Thursday, February 2nd, the (28-20) Atlanta Hawks will be on the road to take on the (35-16) Houston Rockets.
The Crowd:
“The Crowd” is projecting a final score of Hawks 105.9 – Rockets 103.1 with an over/under of 209.0.
Statistics (2016-17 season):
Point differential: Rockets +5.8 (3rd) > Hawks -0.2 (15th)
Points per game: Rockets 114.3 (2nd) > Hawks 103.8 (19th)
Points allowed per game: Hawks 104.0 (10th) > Rockets 108.5 (24th)
Field Goal Percentage Offense: Rockets 46.8% (6th) > Hawks 45.4% (18th)
Three Point Percentage: Rockets 36.6% (10th) > Hawks 34.7% (24th)
Field Goal Percentage Defense: Hawks 44.9% (8th) > Rockets 46.2% (22nd)
Turnovers committed per game: Hawks 14.9 (tied for 24th) > Rockets 15.0 (27th)
Turnovers forced per game: Hawks 15.1 (1st) > Rockets 14.3 (8th)
Rebounds per game: Hawks 43.9 (tied for 10th) > Rockets 43.7 (14th)
Assists per game: Rockets 25.5 (2nd) > Hawks 24.3 (tied for 5th)
Summary:
Houston has fallen on hard times going (4-6) in their last ten games. Defense has been the problem as Houston has allowed 110 or more points in four straight games. James Harden is playing at an MVP level averaging over 28 points, 11 assists, and 8 rebounds per night. Atlanta is playing reasonably well going (6-4) in their last ten games. The Hawks have dominated this match-up winning six straight against Houston. Dwight Howard’s rim protection could prevent Harden from having a monster game. Atlanta leads the league in forced turnovers and Houston has been careless with ball security at times. With the Rockets really struggling, I think the Hawks can take advantage against a team they always seem to play well against.
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