Both The Knicks and The Rockets are coming off losses in their previous Games. This game at the Madison Square Garden is an nice opportunity for both ball clubs to bounce back and to get a win. Houston are third in the West and New York are at the third spot in the East.
New York lost to the Los Angeles Lakers at home (112-128) after Lebron James had a triple double. Josh Hart had 26 points and a plus minus of -20. Knicks small forward, OG Anunoby, left the game early due to an injury. OG is questionable for the game tonight with a right foot sprain. The Knicks have won seven out of their last ten games. Their current record is at 32 wins and 17 losses.
New York's Head Coach, Tom Tibbideau, loves to play his starting five a lot. Too much according to some of his critics. There are some legit worries about the starters being worn out come playoff time. Pretty much what happened to Denver last season. Against The Lakers Brunson played 40 minutes and Josh Hard 38. The Knicks and The Rockets squared off on Nov 5th. Houston won 109-97.
Houston just lost two straight to the Brooklyn Nets (98-110 ) and to The Memphis Grizzlies (119-120). The Rockets have played a lot on the road as of late. They had a four game road trip and came back to Texas for the Nets. The game tonight is the start of yet another four game road trip. The Rockets have won six out of their ten prior games. Houston sits at the third position in the Western Conference with a record of 32 wins and 16 lost games.
Houston’s center Alperun Sengun have missed two straight games is doubtful for the game tonight. The point guard Fred Van Vleet is definitely out. The Houston Rockets have a road record of 17 wins and 7 lost games. Impressive. Houston and their head coach still have some work to do with their clutch offence.
