Match Details:
San Antonio Spurs vs Houston Rockets
Date: 15th January 2021
Time: 06:00 AM IST
Venue: AT&T Center, San Antonio.
Preview:
The San Antonio Spurs will host the Houston Rockets at AT&T Center in San Antonio on Friday.
The San Antonio Spurs are placed at the 8th position in the Western Conference points table with six wins from their eleven games. The Spurs are coming on the back of a win against the Thunder 112-102. They have a great chance to register a second consecutive victory against the off form Rockets.
The Houston Rockets, on the other hand, are placed at the penultimate position in the Western Conference points table with only three wins from their nine games. They lost their last game against the Lakers 100-117. The Rockets will be missing the services of their star player James Harden who has been traded to the Nets.
This will be a high-paced game with an implied total of around 220. The Spurs will be starting as favorites to win this game against the Rockets.
Probable Starting Lineups:
San Antonio Spurs:
PG Dejounte Murray
SG Lonnie Walker
SF DeMar DeRozan GTD
PF Keldon Johnson
C LaMarcus Aldridge
Injuries:
F DeMar DeRozan GTD
F Keita Bates-Diop OUT
C Drew Eubanks OUT
G Quinndary Weatherspoon OUT
G Derrick White OUT
Houston Rockets:
PG Eric Gordon GTD
SG Ben McLemore
SF David Nwaba
PF P.J. Tucker
C Chris Wood
Injuries:
F Rodions Kurucs GTD
G Eric Gordon GTD
G Dante Exum OUT
F Danuel House OUT
G Victor Oladipo OUT
G Brodric Thomas OUT
G John Wall OUT
Top Picks:
DeMar DeRozan: DeRozan is a key player from San Antonio Spurs averaging 21+ points, 5+ boards and 7 dimes per game in this season so far. He missed the last game due to some unknown reason but he is expected to feature in this encounter against the Rockets. DeRozan is a no-brainer captaincy choice in this game.
LaMarcus Aldridge: The big man from San Antonio Spurs is coming off a solid performance in the last game wherein he scored 13 points, 10 boards, 6 dimes, 2 blocks, and 1 steal. His ability to contribute healthy points from offensive as well as defensive ends makes him a lock pick in your team.
Captaincy Options:
DeMar DeRozan
Chris Wood
LaMarcus Aldridge
SAS vs HOU Dream11 Team:
Probable Winners:
San Antonio Spurs are expected to win this game.
Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the Author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
