Houston Rockets at New York Knicks 2/13/21 - NBA Picks & Predictions

The World’s Most Famous Arena will play host to a Saturday night NBA clash between the Houston Rockets and the New York Knicks. The Rockets (11-14) are looking to snap a four-game skid and rank eighth in the league in scoring defense (109.8 ppg). On Thursday, Houston was outscored by 18 points during the third quarter of a 101-94 home loss versus Miami.

John Wall and Eric Gordon scored 17 points apiece to lead Houston on a combined 10-for-26 from the floor. DeMarcus Cousins added 16 points and 11 rebounds for the Rockets.

The New York Knicks have won three of previous five games and acquired veteran G Derrick Rose to bolster an offense that ranks last in the league in scoring (102.5 ppg). Last night, New York took advantage of Bradley Beal’s absence during a 109-91 road victory against Washington. The Knicks (12-15) dominated the Wizards on the glass by a 65-46 margin and shot 45 percent from the field.

New York F Julius Randle led all scorers with 24 points on 8-for-15 shooting and pulled down 18 boards. Mitchell Robinson chipped in ten points and 14 rebounds for the Knicks.