OKC Thunder vs Houston Rockets: 3 opponents to watch
As the OKC Thunder prepares to play the Rockets here are three players from Houston to keep an eye out for.
The OKC Thunder and Houston Rockets playoff matchup is set to be one of the most compelling playoff series’ of the year.
OKC will be looking to bring the hustle and scoring flair they have shown all season. They’ll also hold an advantage in the paint and defensive end. But as we’ve seen recently in the NBA bubble, anything is possible.
On any given night, a player can go off for an outstanding game and will their team to victory.
As we prepare for an amazing series, here are three players on the Houston Rockets to look out for who all bring offensive firepower.
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Going against the OKC Thunder – Rockets’ players to look out for:
Austin Rivers
Rocket’s guard Austin Rivers will look to feast with Russell Westbrook expected to be out for the first couple of games.
During the 2019-20 regular season, Rivers averaged 8.8 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.7 assists.
On Sunday, August 7 against the Sacramento Kings, Rivers had arguably the best game of his career – definitely on the offensive end.
Rivers exploded for a career-high 41 points off the bench and added six rebounds, four assists, and two steals. It was a massive performance from the guard who also made six 3-pointers for an impressive 70 percent shooting night.
There’s no doubt he can score and he’ll have a greater role as a playmaker as well.
Instead of keeping up with the lightning speed of Westbrook, Rivers will pose a different type of challenge for the OKC Thunder. Perhaps what will be most challenging for OKC is that he’s unpredictable so they’ll have to come prepared for whatever happens in order to stop him.