Knicks at Rockets 4/5/19 - NBA Picks & Predictions

The New York Knicks look to bounce back from a loss when they visit the Houston Rockets on Friday. The Knicks were defeated by the Orlando Magic on Wednesday 114-100. Mario Henonja led the Knicks in the loss with 29 points, while Kevin Knox added 21 and Emmanuel Mudiay chipped in with 13 points and 10 assists. The loss was New York’s seventh in its last eight overall.

Houston routed the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday 135-103. James Harden led the Rockets with 31 points while Chris Paul scored 29. Clint Capela chipped in with 24 points and a team-high 15 rebounds. The win was Houston’s fourth straight. Houston is currently in the No. 3 spot in the Western Conference playoff race, while the Clippers are No. 6. Emmanuel Mudiay leads the Knicks in scoring with an average of 14.8 points per game. DeAndre Jordan leads the Knicks in rebounds with an average of 11.4 per game. Dennis Smith Jr. leads the Knicks in assists with an average of 5.5 per game. The Knicks are shooting 43.2% from the field and 33.9% from 3-point territory.

James Harden leads the Rockets in scoring with an average of 36.3 points per game. Clint Capela is the leading rebounder with an average of 12.7 rebounds per game. Chris Paul leads the Rockets in assists with an average of 8.1 per game. Houston is shooting 44.9% from the field and 35.4% from 3-point territory.