A big night in the NBA is upon us, especially in the Western Conference where the Los Angeles Clippers and Utah Jazz continue to joust for positioning. The two are already sure to meet in the opening round of the playoffs, but we still don’t know who gets home court advantage. And yes, that means both sides can’t afford to lose in their respective matchups tonight.
The Clips will play host to the Houston Rockets, while the Jazz pay the Golden State Warriors a visit. Read on below for a quick look at both games.
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Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Clippers (10:30 PM ET)
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LA is on the brink of being swept here. It has lost the first two meetings to the Rockets this season, both by double figures and a stretch where Houston’s offense is averaging 131.0 points. Yes, the defense has had no answer in stopping the Rockets’ bevy of shooters and scorers, not to mention their MVP candidate in James Harden. On a positive note, the Clippers have put together five-straight wins, with their offense racking up 116.4 points per game during that period. Hence, this regular-season finale with Houston might just turn into a thrilling shootout.
Writer’s Prediction
Clippers win it, 110-109.
Utah Jazz vs. Golden State Warriors (10:30 PM ET)
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The Jazz are also looking to avoid a sweep here. The first two meetings with the Warriors this season have turned into losses, including a 104-74 beatdown in December. And as implicated by that final score alone, this is going to be an all-out war between offense and defense. The Warriors lead the NBA in scoring as of this writing, while Utah boasts the best scoring defense. But momentum is definitely on the side of the hosts, who have won 14-straight games and are 35-4 at home this season.
Stephen Curry is probable for this game, though.
Writer’s Prediction
Warriors win, but don’t cover.
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