Rockets were #2 in NBA in regular season at +4.1. All of a sudden they are terrible in 1H against OKC. Why? Because Clint Capela is clueless in playoffs. Check his +/- for the series, not good.
MDA realizes he is the main problem with the slow starts. He pulled the plug very quickly in 2H last game and went to Nene. I expect the same tonight, and I expect Harrell to see minutes. Harrell has a very high motor and so I like him in this matchup, especially in PnR situations.
I think Rockets take the 1H easily and then withstand a 3Q OKC push to close it out. So I'm taking Rockets -4 and will sprinkle from -3 to -5.
Not to mention that MDA can put Roberson on the bench when he wants with hack-a after OKC gets in bonus.
MDA realizes he is the main problem with the slow starts. He pulled the plug very quickly in 2H last game and went to Nene. I expect the same tonight, and I expect Harrell to see minutes. Harrell has a very high motor and so I like him in this matchup, especially in PnR situations.
I think Rockets take the 1H easily and then withstand a 3Q OKC push to close it out. So I'm taking Rockets -4 and will sprinkle from -3 to -5.
Not to mention that MDA can put Roberson on the bench when he wants with hack-a after OKC gets in bonus.
