The Houston Rockets and Denver Nuggets square off in a Western Conference battle between two high-scoring, fast-paced offenses.
Both teams are eyeing the playoffs, but as the Nuggets hit a solid stride and look like a top-four team in the West, the Rockets are doing their best to hold onto one of the last few playoff spots as they alternate winning streaks with losing streaks.
Denver, on the other hand, has been as hot a team as any since the middle of December, winning 17 of their past 23 games.
Time: 9:00 p.m. EST
TV: NBA League Pass
Records: Houston Rockets (25-22), Denver Nuggets (28-18)
Gambling Line: N/A
Injury Report: JaVale McGee, Questionable (Sore left leg)
Key Storyline: Points, Points, Points
The Nuggets come into their game against the Rockets averaging 103.5 points per game—a clip good enough for fourth in the NBA—while the Rockets average 104.9 points, making them the second-highest scoring team in the NBA.
The Rockets drop in points through the penetration of James Harden, along with a well-balanc ...
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Article written by Jesse Dorsey
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