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Houston Rockets (8-7) vs. Denver Nuggets (12-6)
The Houston Rockets, with their 8-7 record, are set to face the Denver Nuggets, who stand strong at 12-6, on November 29, 2023. The Nuggets, currently holding the second position in both the Western Conference and Northwestern Division, will try to keep their home record perfect, having remained undefeated in 8 games played at the Ball Arena. Reflecting on their past encounters, Denver had the upper hand last season, securing victories in three out of four matchups against Houston. However, the Rockets have already defeated the Nuggets twice earlier this season.
The Rockets are coming off a recent defeat, having lost 115-121 to the Mavericks, which disrupted their winning streak following victories against the Grizzlies and Nuggets. Meanwhile, the Denver Nuggets are entering the game with momentum, having secured a 113-104 win over the Clippers just the night before.
The Nuggets are entering this game with a 6-point advantage. The game's total points are anticipated to be around 217, setting the stage for an intense and closely contested matchup.
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Struggling to find their footing, the Houston Rockets have recently experienced a downturn, losing four out of their last six games. Their latest setback was a narrow 121-115 defeat against the Mavericks. This season, the Rockets have yet to secure a victory on the road, with a disappointing record of 0-6 in away games. Despite leading the NBA in defense by conceding only an average of 104.4 points per game, their performance on the road has been lackluster.
The team's road woes are further highlighted by their 18 consecutive losses in away games when playing without adequate rest. Additionally, the Rockets have consistently underperformed against the spread in their last 10 road games as underdogs following a loss, particularly against Northwest Division opponents.
In their recent clas h with the Mavericks, Alperen Sengun emerged as the top performer for the Rockets, scoring 31 points, grabbing nine rebounds, and dishing out six assists. Jabari Smith Jr. and Dillon Brooks contributed with 16 points each, while Fred VanVleet added 10 points and 12 assists.
The Rockets showed promise offensively, shooting 49 percent from the field and hitting eight out of 29 attempts from beyond the arc. They even outscored the Mavericks in the third quarter with 38 points, gaining a nine-point lead. However, their efforts unraveled in the final quarter, where they conceded 37 points, ultimately leading to their defeat.
“I told the team, ‘Played well enough to win, not smart enough to win,’” Rockets coach Ime Udoka said.
The Houston Rockets are showca sing a balanced performance this season, with an average of 109.6 points per game on a 46.7 percent shooting efficiency. Defensively, they are holding their ground by limiting opponents to 104.4 points per game on a 43.7 percent shooting rate.
Alperen Sengun is a key contributor, averaging 20.2 points and 9.1 rebounds, closely followed by Jalen Green with 19.6 points and 4.4 rebounds per game. Fred VanVleet stands out as another significant scorer, while Dillon Brooks is making his presence felt on the boards with an average of 3.8 rebounds.
From the three-point line, the Rockets are hitting at a 36.2 percent rate, complemented by a solid 75.8 percent accuracy from the free-throw line. Defensively, they are doing well in containing their opponents' three-point attempts, allowing only a 32.2 percent success rate from deep. On the rebounding front, the team is performing strongly, pulling down 44.1 rebounds per game, a statistic that underscores their competitive edge on both ends of the court.
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