3 key matchups to watch this year for the Houston Rockets

By Michael Knight

Aug 11, 2018

HOUSTON, TX - MAY 28: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors drives against James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets in the second half of Game Seven of the Western Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center on May 28, 2018 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /

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HOUSTON, TX – MAY 28: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets shoots against Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors in the first half of Game Seven of the Western Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center on May 28, 2018 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) /

Rockets at Warriors – March 13 at 8:30 p.m.

Another game in March, this is arguably the most key game of the season for the Rockets, by the looks of it. They will be in Oakland to take on the Golden State Warriors.

The Rockets, of course, lost to Golden State in seven games last year when Chris Paul went down with injury at the end of Game 5. They dropped the last two games, but gave a valiant effort overall and proved that they are right there with one of the best teams to ever be assembled in NBA history.

These two teams will likely be at the top of the Western Conference yet again and ready to duke it out in the playoffs. This game is important for multiple reasons. Firstly, it will be the last of four games that the Rockets and Warriors will play this year, so we’ll see how the two teams match up. Secondly, it could be an important game for the seeding of the conference. Both teams will be looking to have homecourt advantage and get the No. 1 seed in the West, so this is a key game near the end of the year.

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It will be exciting to see how the Rockets play in the upcoming season, we’ll be covering every game here on Space City Scoop!