Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma Thunder: Preview
On Tuesday, March 22nd, the Oklahoma Thunder will be playing against the Houston Rockets for the third time this season.
The said game will be held at Chesapeake Arena in Oklahoma City.
Both teams hold one victory apiece against each other coming into the game. The first encounter happened early in the season on November 2nd, with the Rockets hosting. The home team managed to emerge victorious via a narrow lead, with the final score being 110-105.
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Guard James Harden was the main contributor for the Rockets, as he scored 37 points, as well as five rebounds, three assists, and three steals, on 12 out of 26 shooting from the field, through 38 minutes of playing time.
Big man Dwight Howard also piled in significant statistics, as he ended the night with 16 points, eight rebounds and two steals, on 6 out of 13 field goal shooting, through 34 minutes of playing time.
The second game, however, was a totally different story, as the Thunder was able to come out with the win, with a score of 116-108. In the said game, guard Russell Westbrook was the star of the night, finishing with a triple-double.
The 27-year old professional basketball player scored 26 points points, while also piling in 14 rebounds and ten assists, shooting 9 out of 21 from the field, through 37 minutes of playing time. Superstar franchise player Kevin Durant, on the other hand, scored a double-double, contributing 33 points, 12 rebounds, and three assists, shooting 11 out of 18 from the field, through almost 40 minutes of playing time.
The Houston Rockets are now fighting for survival to make the playoffs, as they are situated at the number seven spot at the Western Conference standings with a record of 35-35.
The Thunder, on the other hand, are seated comfortably at the number three spot with a win-loss record of 48-22.
