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May 25, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) looks to drive as Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) defends during the first quarter in game four of the Western Conference Finals of the NBA Playoffs. at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview:
On Friday, January 20th, the (35-6) Golden State Warriors will be on the road to take on the (27-9) Houston Rockets.
The Crowd:
“The Crowd” is projecting a final score of Warriors 110.5 – Rockets 104.7 with an over/under of 215.2.
Statistics (2016-17 season):
Point differential: Warriors +12.6 (1st) > Rockets +7.3 (3rd)
Points per game: Warriors 117.7 (1st) > Rockets 114.9 (2nd)
Points allowed per game: Warriors 105.1 (18th) > Rockets 107.6 (24th)
Field Goal Percentage Offense: Warriors 49.9% (1st) > Rockets 46.9% (6th)
Three Point Percentage: Warriors 38.3% (3rd) > Rockets 37.5% (6th)
Field Goal Percentage Defense: Warriors 43.2% (2nd) > Rockets 45.7% (19th)
Turnovers committed per game: Rockets 14.8 (24th) > Warriors 14.9 (25th)
Turnovers forced per game: Warriors 14.4 (7th) > Rockets 14.0 (10th)
Rebounds per game: Warriors 45.3 (5th) > Rockets 44.3 (tied for 8th)
Assists per game: Warriors 31.3 (1st) > Rockets 25.7 (2nd)
Summary:
Both teams are playing well evidenced by their (8-2) record in their last ten games. Golden State has dominated this match-up winning eight of the last nine head to head games. Houston did win the last head to head game 132-127 at Oracle in double overtime. In the last three head to head games both teams scored 110 or more points so I would expect that trend to continue. Golden State has a tough week playing Cleveland, Oklahoma City, then Houston, but I expect them to seek revenge for the prior meeting. The Warriors are rolling offensively having scored 117 or more points in six of their last seven games. I like Golden State to win a close one on the road.
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