After losing another winnable game (this time due to mass inaccuracy, particularly from Jrue but also NAW and Lonzo), we hit the roa again, this time to take on the Houston Rockets.
Despite their formidable star duo of Harden and Westbrook, the Rockets have looked very mediocre so far, dropping their only game. This is despite big box score stats from both of the main guys.
In their only game, against the Bucks, Harden shot 15.4% from the floor (yes, worse than Jrue last game, if anyone can believe it!) including 12.5% from 3. Westbrook, meanwhile, shot quite well, over 40% from 3, but still poor overall at 41% from the floor. The two of them combined for 10 turnovers and 8 fouls, an a combined +/- of -3.
Eric Gordon didn't help much, since he also went 21.1% from the floor, including 25% from 3.
So clearly, this team is not undefeatable, and the Harden/Westbrook combination is not destined to run roughshod over everyone. They can be stopped. Luckily, we do have a pair of very good defensive guards: the question is going to be can they show up consistently, and can they make their own shots against the poor defense of Harden/Westbrook to compensate? If Jrue can really click tonight, this could be beautiful. If he doesn't, it could be frustrating to new heights
There's a lot to watch in this game, and a lot to watch out for. I hope for a win, althought second night of the back to back is always hard. Even if we don't win, I just want to see a little progress, some grit, and some fight. Maybe a slightly chopped rotation too
Let's go and get it! #WBD