The Nba Season - the Houston Rockets

        The NBA season is still thriving past the New Year and into this Spring 2018 semester.

On Monday, the Houston Rockets continue to dominate the league in their matchup with the Miami Heat. Houston came out on top 99-90 in their home victory. James Harden started off the game slow but finished strong with 28 points, and Chris Paul keeps proving his worth to his team. Hassan Whiteside had a big 22 points and 13 rebounds, but his 7 turnovers did not help the Heat. The Minnesota Timberwolves are also being a solid contender in the West. They traveled to Los Angeles to play the Clippers. Andrew Wiggins exploded for 40 points and Jeff Teague added 30 points in the T-Wolves 126-118 win over the Clips. Blake Griffin finished the game with a triple-double.

Tuesday, the Cleveland Cavaliers went to San Antonio to play the Spurs, where LeBron James was about to become the 7th player to reach 30,000 points. James reached this milestone, but his 28-point effort was not able to help his team beat the Spurs as they lose 114-102. LaMarcus Aldridge finished with 30 points in the win. The Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers faced off in the Staples Center as they continue their storied rivalry against each other. Rookie Kyle Kuzma went off for 17 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter as this was just enough for the Lakers to pull out a 108-107 win over the Celtics at home.

Wednesday had the New Orleans Pelicans face off against the Charlotte Hornets. The combination of Anthony Davis and DeMarcus Cousins was too much to handle for the Hornets, as the Pels came out on top 101-96. Dwight Howard continues to impress with 22 points and 16 rebounds. The Philadelphia 76ers are still trying to get over the hump as a contender in the East with their game against the Chicago Bulls at home. 76ers’ Ben Simmons led the charge as he finished with his 5th triple-double of the year in their 115-101 win over the struggling Chicago Bulls.

Thursday night had the Denver Nuggets host the New York Knicks. The Knicks continue to struggle on the road as they lose 130-118 to the Nuggets. Nikola Jokic put up an impress double-double for the home team. The Washington Wizards visited the Oklahoma City Thunder where the Thunder are beginning to surge into the team that they were projected to be. Both Russell Westbrook and Bradley Beal put up 40+ points but it was Westbrook’s effort that was greater as his team won 121-112. This is the Thunders’ sixth straight win.