NBA League Pass Game Of The Day: Rockets at Spurs (8:30 ET)
Matchup Preview
It's Rockers versus Spurs in tonight's NBA League Pass Game of the Day. The Rockets (13-16) are coming off a tough loss to the Denver Nuggets, while the Spurs (14-15) have won their last two games.
The Rockets are led by James Harden, who is averaging 30.4 points, 8.8 assists, and 5.4 rebounds per game. Russell Westbrook is also a key player for the Rockets, averaging 27.5 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 7.0 assists per game.
The Spurs are led by DeMar DeRozan, who is averaging 22.2 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 5.6 assists per game. LaMarcus Aldridge is also a key player for the Spurs, averaging 19.5 points and 8.3 rebounds per game.
Key Storylines
There are a few key storylines to watch in tonight's game.
- The battle between Harden and DeRozan: Harden and DeRozan are two of the best scorers in the NBA. It will be interesting to see how they match up against each other.
- The Rockets' defense: The Rockets have struggled defensively this season. They will need to be much better on that end of the floor if they want to beat the Spurs.
- The Spurs' home-court advantage: The Spurs have a good home-court advantage. They will be looking to use that to their advantage in tonight's game.
Prediction
The Spurs are a slight favorite in tonight's game. They have a better record, they are playing at home, and they have a few key players who are playing well. However, the Rockets are a dangerous team. If they can get enough stops on defense, they have the firepower to beat anyone.
I predict that the Spurs will win a close game.