At the start of the season, it is difficult to situate where the Houston Rockets are, who had a disrupted preparation then experienced many absences and have a poor record of 3 wins and 4 losses. However we could have a better idea of their level in the coming days since after inflicting a rousing on a totally decimated Magic team, they will play the Lakers twice in a row, Sunday and Tuesday, and they should especially be able to be almost complete (Danuel House Jr. could be out).
“I think the guys are ready. The guys are starting to take their marks. This match is a springboard for the next one and we have to keep putting the same pressure. ” Christian Wood
The reigning champions have started the season well with 7 wins in 10 games, without forcing and the two games will be a very good test for the men of Stephen Silas.
“That’s great. It’s a great matchup for us. ” Ben McLemore
“It’s early in the season, but these two games will show us where we are defensively and even offensively. It’s really going to be a test for us. ” Christian wood
There is one who seems over-motivated to face the champions and compete against Anthony Davis, it’s Christian Wood. Since joining the Rockets, comparisons with the inside of the Lakers have multiplied and this is the opportunity to prove himself
“There are a few games that I circled on the schedule and of course I circled this game against Anthony Davis and the Lakers.”
Since the start of the season Wood has impressed since he has scored at least 20 points in all his outings and runs 23.3 points at 54.9% including 25.9% at 3-pts, 10.8 rebounds, 1.3 passes, 1 interception and 2 blocks in 34.2 minutes on 6 outputs. It is his mobility and his fairly recent ability to move away (even if he does not have at all the same qualities as an outside shooter of AD) that arouse these comparisons, and he does not hide that he is inspires from the Laker.
“He’s a guy I watch, I study his moves. In my head it’s going to be a very pleasant matchup and I’m going to hit him with everything I have. ” Wood
The appointment is made. However, it should be noted that AD was absent yesterday and it is not known whether he will be present tomorrow evening.
Via Rockets.com
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