Houston Aims to Bounce Back Against Injury-Plagued Brooklyn
Rockets vs. Nets: Houston Looks to Recover Against Struggling Brooklyn
The Houston Rockets (32-16 SU) will face the Brooklyn Nets (16-33 SU) on Tuesday at 7:40 PM ET at Barclays Center. This matchup follows Brooklyn’s 110-98 victory over the Rockets on February 1 in Houston. Despite the Nets’ win, they’ve struggled against Houston in recent years, going just 3-7 against the spread (ATS) in their last 10 meetings with the Rockets. The under has been dominant in this series, hitting in 8 of the last 10 contests.
Houston Rockets: Battling Injuries but Strong Road Record
The Rockets have enjoyed impressive road success this season, posting a 17-7 record away from home. Over the past 10 games, they’ve gone 6-4 straight-up (SU) and 6-3-1 ATS. However, in their most recent encounter with Brooklyn, they struggled offensively, shooting just 40% from the field and 30.8% from three in a disappointing 98-point performance. Houston also had difficulty stopping the Nets in the paint, allowing 60 points in the key.
Despite these challenges, the Rockets remain a well-rounded team. Jalen Green leads the Rockets in scoring, averaging 21.5 points per game (PPG) and 4.3 rebounds per game (RPG). However, they will likely be without PF Jabari Smith Jr. (hand), PG Fred VanVleet (ankle), and potentially C Alperen Şengün (calf) for this game, leaving significant holes in their rotation.
Several other players will need to step up, including Amen Thompson (13.6 PPG, 8.1 RPG), Dillon Brooks (13.6 PPG, 3.8 APG), and Tari Eason (11.2 PPG, 6.3 RPG). Houston is currently ranked 4th in overall rating, 10th in offensive rating, and 4th in defensive rating, per Dunks and Threes. Their offense averages 113.7 PPG, though they struggle with shooting efficiency at just 44.8% from the field.
Brooklyn Nets: Injuries Compounding Struggles
The Brooklyn Nets have won their last two games, including a solid 12-point win over Houston. Despite the victories, Brooklyn has faced significant injury problems that have impacted their season. Key players, such as SG Cam Thomas (hamstring), PF Cam Johnson (ankle), G Bojan Bogdanović (foot), and PF Noah Clowney (ankle), will all miss this game.
With several important scorers sidelined, the Nets will look to D’Angelo Russell, who is averaging 13.2 PPG and 5.3 APG, to carry the offense. Nic Claxton (9.9 PPG, 7.5 RPG) and Tosan Evbuomwan (9.7 PPG, 4.1 RPG) will also be key contributors for Brooklyn. However, the team ranks poorly in multiple key areas. They are 27th in overall rating, 27th in offensive rating, and 24th in defensive rating, according to Dunks and Threes. The Nets average just 105.5 PPG, the 29th worst in the league, and their shooting efficiency is similarly low at 44.1%.
Conclusion
The Rockets will look to bounce back after their tough home loss to the Nets and aim for a strong performance on the road. With Brooklyn’s offense sputtering and their defensive struggles continuing, Houston has the advantage in this matchup. The Rockets’ balanced attack, coupled with their top-tier defense, should help them secure the win in Brooklyn, even with a few key players sidelined.
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