by Ilias Berry
|
In
Pronostic NBA
The Rockets welcome the Clippers to the Toyota Center for the NBA regular season. The Texans are playing at an impressive level with a perfectly oiled team game and a newfound defense. They impose constant intensity, control possessions and benefit from the progress of several young executives like Alperen Sengun or Amen Thompson. Houston often dominates the pace of matches, notably thanks to its aggressiveness. The performances since the start of the season confirm a very positive dynamic and a real maturity in the management of the end of the match. The only point of improvement remains the offensive variety, but overall the Rockets assert themselves as a safe bet in the West.
The Clippers are going through a very complicated campaign, with an eye-catching record of 6 wins for 18 losses in 24 contested matches. Despite a few individuals still capable of shining, the team struggles to produce coherent basketball. The defense, once anchored in the DNA of the franchise, is no longer up to par and is even unrecognizable. The ends of matches are often poorly managed, between ball losses and lack of execution. Recent defeats have highlighted a fragile collective with no real identity. Furthermore, the Chris Paul case caused a lot of noise and seems to have left its mark internally. The environment does not seem healthy at the Clippers, and transfers could take place faster than expected.
