Houston Rockets vs Golden State Warriors 5/8/2019 Picks Predictions Previews

Houston Rockets vs Golden State Warriors 5/8/2019 Picks Predictions Previews
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The Rockets tied the series in their previous semi final campaign on Game 4 at the Toyota Center to a score of 112-108 against the Golden State Warriors Monday night. The bacon of Game 4 was not enough; the Rockets have to play better if they wish to win this round. Both teams displayed sterling performances turning this match up into games that will be remembered in NBA history. PG James Harden delivered 38 points and 10 rebounds followed by SF PJ Tucker with 17 points and 10 boards. The Rockets converted 17 of their 50 three-point attempts.

Houston seeks to follow up its momentum in two successive games in a row when they return to the Oracle Arena in Oakland for Game 5 on Wednesday evening. The Rockets armed their arsenal with 113.9 ppg at 44.9% from the field while limiting playoff rivals to score at 104.1 ppg. Houston pounded 42.1 rebounds, 21.2 assists, 4.9 blocks, and 8.5 steals per meeting with foes in the NBA. Harden is the highest pointer for the Rockets with 36.1 ppg, 44.2% in FG shooting, and 87.9% from the free throw line. The team is 12-4 SU in its last 16 matches and 5-15 SU in its last 20 games against the Warriors on the road. Houston leveled the matches at 2-2 in the best of seven matches in the semi final rounds.

Houston Rockets vs Golden State Warriors Predictions 5/8/2019

Golden State fans will see more of their NBA hometown heroes on Wednesday evening for Game 5 at the Oracle Arena. Golden State had been in dire situations like this as NBA Champions of three in the past 4 NBA Finals, and they are not in panic mode with the Rockets leveling the series at 2-2 in the best of seven matches. The Warriors shot 8 of 33 from beyond the arc which is a factor in losing Game 4. PG Stephen Curry was in a scoring slump in the past couple of games but made up in Game 4 with 30 points following SF Kevin Durant with 34 and 7 rebounds off the glass. Durant and Curry had open looks in the final seconds of regulation but missed the opportunities to tie the game for an over time.

Golden State has home court advantage in Game 5 with 117.7 ppg at 49.1% from the field while restraining playoff rivals to score at 113.5 ppg. The Warriors grabbed 46.2 rebounds, slid 29.4 assists, blocked 6.4 shots and made 7.6 steals per meeting with NBA rivals. PG Stephen Curry wipes the tally boards in scoring with 27.3 ppg, 47.2% in FG shooting, and 91.6% from the free throw stripe. The team is 8-2 SU in its last 10 matches and at the Oracle Arena and 15-5 SU in its last 20 games against the Rockets at home. Golden State is the three time defending champion and seeks its fourth in this League.

Houston Rockets vs Golden State Warriors. The NBA Playoff Pick for this match is the Houston Rockets +5.5. GSW Center DeMarcus Cousins is not going to play in this season with a quad injury while SF Shaun Livingston is not sure to be in this contest with a hip problem. I would go for the Rockets to win this contest with momentum and energy at their side at a predicted score of 115-111.

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