Mike Davis
7-Unit Play. Take 'Over' 213 San Antonio at Houston (Friday, December 15th at 9:30 p.m.)
This is a great situation for an 'Over' play. The Rockets are a high powered offense and they are on national tv against one of their biggest rivals. I look for Houston to score points at will once again and I look for the Spurs to match them for most of the night.
Houston is averaging 114.8 ppg and they don't have to shoot great percentages to get to that number. They are averaging 120.7 ppg in their last three games and I look for them to come out firing tonight against San Antonio. Their ability to play the pick and roll and get easy baskets at the rim, or find an open shooter, is the key to their offense. Harden is the best offensive player in the league, and the Rockets' offense doesn't fall off when he's out of the game because they have a great rotation pattern and Chris Paul runs the offense when Harden needs a rest. It really is a thing of beauty and they are a lot of fun to watch. The numbers suggest that they are better defensively this season but I don't find that to be the case. They have allowed 112.0 ppg in their last three games and I look for the Spurs to get good shots anytime they want it.
San Antonio has their best player back and I look for Kawhi to make a difference in this basketball game tonight. He has the ability to go for 35 points and I look for him to make a huge impact tonight. The offense has been running through Lamarcus Aldridge and he is certainly a matchup problem for the Rockets. This will be a game that consists of both teams getting easy buckets. The Spurs are known for their defense but even they can't stop the Rockets' offense.
I won't be shocked to see this game sail over the total midway through the fourth quarter. The Rockets are as good of an offensive team as I can remember in the past 20 years. The Spurs are loaded with talent and depth as well and they will match Houston's offensive production.
Take Over
Best of luck -- Mike