The Houston Rockets could have their Big 3 back on the court together on Monday night for the first time in weeks when they face the Knicks at Madison Square Garden.
Houston is currently a 1-point favorite on WagerWeb.com.
Tracy McGrady and Ron Artest both returned to the court Sunday after lengthy stays on the sideline because of injury. However, All-Star center Yao Ming didn’t play because of a sore knee. Houston looked good in Detroit, however, winning 108-105. Luis Scola started for Yao and put up 21 points on 9-for-11 shooting as Houston had six players in double figures.
Yao is officially a game-time decision Monday, although he said his knee was “close” to being healthy enough to play Sunday. Houston coach Rick Adelman said, “He was hoping to play, but it’s still a little bit sore and it’s bothering him. So, there’s no reason to push him at this point. “We’ll see how he feels (Monday).”
McGrady has missed a combined 16 games this season, while Artest has sat out 13. Houston is 15-7 with the three starters playing this season, but they haven’t all played together since Jan. 2.
Houston has used 15 different starting lineups in the first 45 games because of all its injuries. The Rockets have owned the Knicks for a few years, winning eight in a row in the series.
New York might be about to undergo its own lineup change as second-year player Wilson Chandler is struggling. In the previous four games, Chandler has averaged 4 points, shooting 8 of 25 with 9 turnovers. The Knicks have fallen behind early in their previous three games - 15 in the first quarter to Memphis on Friday and 16 to Philly Saturday. Thus coach Mike D’Antoni make go back to starting Al Harrington and bringing Chandler off the bench. New York will get back rookie Danilo Gallinari tonight after the rookie sat out vs. the Sixers to rest his back.
The Rockets have won five in a row at Madison Square Garden, where they haven’t lost since Feb 25, 2003. However, the Knicks enter Monday with three wins in their last four games, and are 5-1 in their past six at home. David Lee has been great, averaging 21.3 points and 13.3 rebounds over the last three games.
WagerWeb.com Game Trends
* Rockets are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
* Rockets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.
* Rockets are 11-3 ATS in their last 14 games when their starting 5 players combine for more than 160 minutes of the previous day.
* Rockets are 16-7 ATS in their last 23 games playing on 0 days rest.
* Rockets are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games as a favorite.
* Rockets are 5-16 ATS in their last 21 games following a ATS win.
* Rockets are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games following a S.U. win.
* Rockets are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a losing S.U. record.
* Rockets are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games as a road favorite.
* Knicks are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall.
* Knicks are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
* Knicks are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 1 days rest.
* Knicks are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games.
* Knicks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
* Knicks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.
* Knicks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
* Knicks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win.
* Knicks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. Western Conference.
* Knicks are 13-5 ATS in their last 18 games as an underdog.
* Knicks are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a S.U. loss.
* Knicks are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games as a home underdog.
* Knicks are 9-27 ATS in their last 36 Monday games.
* Knicks are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games as a home underdog of 0.5-4.5.
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