Rockets improve to 2-0 behind Dwight Howard's double-double

After the night before beating the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center, this time they go on the road in Salt Lake City at Energy Solutions Arena. The Houston Rockets defeat the Utah Jazz 104-93. Dwight Howard achieved a double-double in this game. Here are the top stats for each team.




Top 5 Houston Rockets Scorers

Dwight Howard- 22 points, 10 rebounds, 2 blocks, 10/16 FG
Trevor Ariza- 20 points, 5 rebounds, 2 steals, 7/10 FG, 4/7 3PTFG
James Harden- 18 points, 10 assists, 7 rebounds, 6/18 FG, 5/6 FT, 1/5 3PTFG
Kostas Papanikolaou- 12 points, 4 assists, 2 rebounds ,4/7 FG, 4/6 3PTFG
Terrence Jones- 9 points, 3 rebounds, 2 blocks, 4/5 FG, 1/1 3PTFG




Top 5 Utah Jazz Scorers

Alec Burks- 18 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 6/11 FG, 5/6 FT
Derrick Favors- 16 points, 7 rebounds, 4 blocks, 3 steals, 7/10 FG
Trey Burke- 15 points, 4 assists, 6/16 FG, 3/4 FT, 0/4 3PTFG
Trevor Booker- 14 points, 5 rebounds 6/10 FG
Enes Kanter- 10 points, 5 rebounds, 5/12 FG






Houston Rockets Thoughts

1. So far the Rockets have played the Lakers and the Jazz. The Rockets are 2-0. Can they keep this winning going?  The next game the Rockets play is against the Celtics. I feel they will go 3-0. 
2. Dwight Howard shot great from the field.  Howard to me is the best big man in the NBA.  Would you agree?
3. Trevor Ariza is showing me to be the third option, replacing Chandler Parsons who signed with Dallas Mavericks.
4. The Southwest Division is tough.  Could all 5 teams ( Spurs, Mavs, Grizzlies, Rockets and Pelicans make the playoffs).  I think this is the best division in the Western Conference.  
5. James Harden didn't shoot goodm but his 10 assists and 7 rebounds to go with his 18 points is impressive

Utah Jazz Thoughts

1. Rookie combo guard Dante Exum only scored 5 points on 2 of 3 shooting, in 9 minutes and 37 seconds of playing time.

2. Rookie small forward Rodney Hood played 21 minutes and 11 seconds. Hood scored 5 points, 2 rebounds, 2 blocks and shot 2 of 6 from the field.  Not great numbers, but I feel that Hood will get better. 

3. I still believe the Jazz will finish the worst team in the Western Conference.  Do you agree? 

4. Gordon Hayward has to step up and show that he is worth his big contract. Hayward only scored 8 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists on 3 of 11 shooting.  I feel that Hayward has to be the man for the Jazz team.  

5. Who is considered the man for this team?

What are your thoughts about this game?  Do you think the Rockets will make the playoffs?  Send me your thoughts.  Thank you for reading Pro Basketball Hoops Land. The place where you can read articles, send comments and purchase pro basketball merchandise. 

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