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Feb 25, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) shoots during the fourth quarter as Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) defends at Toyota Center. The Rockets defeated the Clippers 110-105. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview:
On Wednesday, March 1st, the (42-18) Houston Rockets will be on the road to take on the (36-23) Los Angeles Clippers.
The Crowd:
“The Crowd” is projecting a final score of Rockets 109.5 – Clippers 100.4 with an over/under of 209.9.
Statistics (2016-17 season):
Point differential: Rockets +7.0 (3rd) > Clippers +3.4 (7th)
Points per game: Rockets 115.2 (2nd) > Clippers 108.1 (tied for 6th)
Points allowed per game: Clippers 104.7 (11th) > Rockets 108.2 (24th)
Field Goal Percentage Offense: Clippers 46.7% (5th) > Rockets 46.5% (9th)
Three Point Percentage: Clippers 37.7% (4th) > Rockets 36.5% (tied for 11th)
Field Goal Percentage Defense: Clippers 44.9% (8th) > Rockets 46.2% (21st)
Turnovers committed per game: Clippers 12.6 (tied for 6th) > Rockets 14.7 (tied for 24th)
Turnovers forced per game: Rockets 14.7 (tied for 5th) > Clippers 12.7 (tied for 20th)
Rebounds per game: Rockets 43.8 (tied for 15th) > Clippers 43.5 (tied for 17th)
Assists per game: Rockets 25.6 (2nd) > Clippers 22.5 (tied for 13th)
Summary:
Houston is (7-3) in their last ten games while Los Angeles is just (5-5). The Clippers have struggled without Chris Paul going (6-8) in the games he missed since suffering the thumb injury. Paul has finally returned to the lineup and recorded 17 assists in their overtime win over the Hornets on Sunday. These two teams have split their last ten head to head games. Houston is obviously the more potent offensive team while the Clippers are stronger on the defensive end. The addition of Lou Williams gives Houston two dynamic scorers off their bench. I think the (-9.1) differential the “The Crowd” is projecting is pretty steep considering the Clippers are again at full strength. I’m still taking the Rockets to win but I anticipate a much closer game.
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