FREE CONTEST: Houston Rockets at San Antonio Spurs ($50 Prize!)
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Dec 25, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili (20) dribbles against the Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) in the first half of a NBA basketball game on Christmas at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview:
On Wednesday, November 9th, the (3-3) Houston Rockets will be on the road to take on the (5-2) San Antonio Spurs.
The Crowd:
“The Crowd” is projecting a final score of Spurs 107.8 – Rockets 99.9 with an over/under of 207.8.
Statistics (2016-17 season):
Point differential: Spurs +5.5 (6th) > Rockets -0.2 (17th)
Points per game: Rockets 108.0 (7th) > Spurs 102.6 (16th)
Points allowed per game: Spurs 97.1 (7th) > Rockets 108.2 (23rd)
Field Goal Percentage Offense: Rockets 46.6% (5th) > Spurs 44.3% (16th)
Three Point Percentage: Spurs 40.3% (2nd) > Rockets 36.3% (10th)
Free Throw Percentage: Spurs 87.1% (1st) > Rockets 72.9% (25th)
Field Goal Percentage Defense: Spurs 44.4% (12th) > Rockets 46.8% (28th)
Turnovers committed per game: Spurs 11.6 (2nd) > Rockets 16.7 (tied for 26th)
Turnovers forced per game: Rockets 13.0 (tied for 19th) > Spurs 11.7 (tied for 27th)
Rebounds per game: Spurs 44.6 (tied for 14th) > Rockets 42.5 (21st)
Assists per game: Rockets 23.8 (6th) > Spurs 20.6 (19th)
Summary:
Houston is one of the best offensive teams in the NBA but they don’t have much interest on the defensive end. James Harden has shifted to point guard and is playing like an MVP candidate averaging over 30 points and 12 assists per game. San Antonio head coach Greg Popovich has slowed down the tempo with the addition of big man Pau Gasol. The Spurs have shifted from a “run and gun” style to more of a half-court offense featuring Gasol and LaMarcus Aldridge. Kawhi Leonard continues his ascent on the offensive end for San Antonio after establishing himself as the best defensive player in the league. Houston is sloppy with the ball and that is a recipe for disaster against a disciplined Spurs team. I like San Antonio to win this one at home.
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