No Booker tonight, so no excuses. I know they beat up on the Lakers the other night despite not having him for 3 quarters, but the Rockets should be able to get this one. I'd have Steven dress for the game, but don't put him in til the second quarter and only if it's close. Try to save him for Dallas tomorrow night if possible.
You play to the defense. If they go single coverage on Durant or Sengun you run it through them all game.
Let's Get the winning streak started - our shortest winning streak is 3 games. Tonight will be Two in a Row! It will interesting to see how Ime manages Stephen Adams in this back to back. Dallas has a back to back situation also for our game Saturday. Will they hold AD out of the second game of a back to back versus the Rockets on Saturday or rest AD tonight on the road against OKC so they can play AD in front of their home fans?
Gafford and Washington are also game time decisions for Dallas, and Lively is already out tonight(and tomorrow). The Mavs don't tip off til 8:30 though, so the Rockets can't really worry about what they do. I think you play Steven only if necessary tonight. Even if they're shorthanded, Dallas on the road in a B2B is the tougher opponent, so he'll be needed more in that one.
The Villain returns! Hope he gets a standing ovation and proceeds to miss all his shots while we win the ballgame.
