Oklahoma City Thunder vs Houston Rockets 8/20/20 - NBA Picks & Predictions

The Oklahoma City Thunder looks to bounce back from its 15-point loss in Game 1 of their NBA Western Conference quarterfinals best of seven series with the Houston Rockets. The Thunder were defeated 123-108 on Tuesday. Danilo Gallinari scored 29 points in the loss for the Thunder, while Chris Paul scored 20 points, pulled down 10 rebounds and handed out nine assists. Steven Adams was the leading rebounder with 12 and scored 17 points.

After one game of the postseason, Danilo Gallinari is the leading scorer for Oklahoma City with an average of 29.0 points per game. Steven Adams is leader in rebounding with an average of 12.0 per game and Chris Paul leads in assists with an average of 9.0 per game. Oklahoma City has three players averaging double-figures in scoring.

Houston was led by the 37 points from James Harden, who also pulled down a team-high 11 rebounds. Russell Westbrook, who has a strained right quadriceps, did not play and is doubtful for Thursday's Game 2. In Westbrook's absence, Jeff Green scored 22 points while Eric Gordon chipped in with 21. The Rockets bench scored 42 points.

After one game of the postseason, James Harden is leading Houston in scoring with an average of 37.0 points per game and in rebounds with an average of 11.0 per game. Danuel House Jr. is the leader in assists with an average of 5.0 per game. Houston has five players averaging double-figures and scoring.