The Rockets had trouble but defeated Memphis 101-89 on Wednesday. The players of Mike D'Antoni have struggled to put their game in front of the solid defense of the Grizzlies, in full mutation towards a transition game that made its effect during this meeting.
Clint Capela (15 points, 9 rebounds), Houston found the solution thanks to the unexpected duo Trevor Ariza (16 points, 8 rebounds). James Harden finished all the same better marker and passers of his own (18 points, 9 assists) but with a horrible 2/13 shooting.
Brilliant since the start of the preseason in open shot mode, the Rockets have experienced far more trouble developing their first-game play against the rugged defense of Memphis.
Well controlled, Chris Paul - James Harden could not find the fault individually, the leader defector this summer of the Clippers weighing only by rare intermittency on the game.
The Grizzlies were even in charge of the match at halftime (47-44), thanks to their ability to take advantage immediately of the slightest lost Texas balls, already 9 for Houston's back duo at the break.
Finally at the place in their game, the visitors increased their defensive pressure at the return of the locker rooms and especially finally got their hands on the ball without being expensive.
Fewer stray bullets, fewer stuffed points, and Houston took the measure of his opponent in the evening. Still without a shot, James Harden went on to score his points on the line of throws, 14/15 for the best passer of last season and a gap definitely created.
The brilliant bearded also did not fail to serve Clint Capela, excellent Wednesday. The Swiss has shined by its placement both offensive to conclude in the circle, that in protection of arch (5 blks).
Another factor X of the match Rockets side, Trevor Ariza confirmed that it was exploding in the game survitamin of his, accelerating at the slightest rebound to take the defense of speed by a fast shoot or an easy basket.
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