Thunder at Rockets 2/9/19 - NBA Picks & Predictions

The Oklahoma City Thunder look for a third straight victory on Saturday when they visit the Houston Rockets. The Thunder defeated the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday night 117-95. Russell Westbrook posted his eighth consecutive triple-double for the Thunder in the win. Westbrook scored 15 points, handed out 15 assists and pulled down 13 rebounds in the win.

The Houston Rockets look for their fourth straight victory when the play the Thunder after defeating the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday 127-101 in Sacramento. James Harden led the Rockets with 36 points hitting 8 3-pointers. The Rockets committed just 12 turnovers in the win and moved ahead San Antonio into first place in the Southwest division by one game. Paul George is the leading scorer for the Thunder averaging 28.0 points per game. Russell Westbrook is the second leading scorer and leader in rebounds and assists with averages of 21.2 points, 11.1 rebounds and 11.2 assists per game. The Thunder is shooting 46.7% from the field and 34.8% from 3-point territory.

James Harden leads the Rockets in scoring and assists with averages of 36.5 points and 7.9 assists per game. Kenneth Faried is leading Houston is rebounds with an average of 10.2 rebounds per game. Houston is shooting 44.7% from the field and 34.6% from 3-point territory.