Houston Rockets vs LA Lakers:One of the last games for Harden with the Rockets?

The Los Angeles Lakers with a 6-2 record up to the writing of this article travel to Houston to face the Rockets with a 2-4 record.It’s always an exciting encounter when these two meet and we expect nothing less than a mouthwatering paint to paint clash

James Harden started the season with what he loves best,scoring.The 31 year old and one of the best shooting guards in NBA history is leading the competition with 33 points per game.But the Rockets have won just 2 games in 6 matches.Harden has been in the headlines for other reasons though. The Beard is on the verge of leaving his team Housten, as he asked for a trade before the season started.We have to wait and see how things unfold.

The lakers with a strengthened side are certainly capable of repeating last year’s performances and they look to have found their form back after an opening day defeat at the hands of the Clippers.Lebron and co hit back with 4 game winning streak.James is averaging 24 points per game and the Lakers coach Frank Vogel has a better team rotation this year with players like Gasol,Harrell and Schroder.

Both teams are high scoring teams.they both have averages of over 100 points per game,

Verdict:Lakers win and over 215.5 total points.