Nets vs Rockets Pick: Wednesday, March 3rd
Nets vs Rockets Pick: Wednesday, March 3rd: The Nets bounced back from having their eight-game winning streak halted in a 115-98 loss at home vs Dallas on Saturday night without Kyrie Irving by winning at San Antonio 124-113 in overtime. It snapped a 17 game losing streak in San Antonio. James Harden became the first player in NBA history to record a 30 point, 15 board, and 10 assist triple-double with no turnovers. It was Harden’s 7th triple-double in 22 games with Brooklyn since being traded. Kyrie added 27 points, and Bruce Brown had 23 for Brooklyn, Durant missing his eighth straight game with a left hamstring strain. He will not be back until after the all-star break. Jeff Green (shoulder) and Timothe Luwawu-Cabbarrot (knee) are both listed as doubtful to play.
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The Rockets are coming off their 12th straight loss, 101-90 at home to the Cavaliers. They are being outscored by an average of 18 points a game. They were outrebounded 57-36, and not one rocket had over six rebounds. The Cavaliers turned the ball over 21 times yet won comfortably. John Wall went for 32, and Oladipo went for 20. No one else scored more than 8. The Rockets are a beat-up squad. Christian Wood (ankle) is out until after the all-star break, Dante Exum (calf) is in a walking boot with no timetable to return. Rodions Kurucs (oblique) and David Nwaba (wrist) are day to day but will not be in the lineup Wednesday. Eric Gordon (knee) and Danuel House (knee) are both questionable to play vs the Nets.
Nets vs Rockets Odds
NBA Opening Odds | Spread |
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Nets | -6.5 |
Rockets | +6.5 |
Total | 227.5 |
Where/When | Toyota Center | 7:30 PM ET |