The Rockets are 49-13 SU (32-29-1 ATS) after a 123-120 win over the Boston Celtics at home Saturday night. James Harden led the way with 26 points, 10 assists, seven rebounds and five steals, while Eric Gordon added 29 points off the bench for Houston. The Rockets have now won 15 games in a row as they try to stay in front of Golden State for the No. 1 seed in the West. This game kicks off a four-game road trip for Houston.
The Thunder, meanwhile, are 37-28 SU (26-39 ATS) after a 108-100 loss in Portland on Saturday. Russell Westbrook had 30 points, 11 rebounds and six assists. Paul George chipped in with 21 points and seven rebounds, although he missed all seven of his three-point attempts. The Thunder will be starting a four-game homestand here.
The Rockets are 7-3 SU and 6-4 ATS in their last 10 meetings with the Thunder, who won 112-107 at home over Houston on Christmas Day. Six of those games have gone under the posted total.
NBA Odds: Harden, Westbrook Go Head-To-Head in Oklahoma City
James Harden of the Houston Rockets has been having an MVP season while the reigning MVP, Russell Westbrook, has been trying to carry the Oklahoma City Thunder to the playoffs. The two meet on Tuesday in Oklahoma City.
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Harden has been averaging 31.2 points, 8.9 assists and 5.2 rebounds for the Rockets. His recent play has propelled the team to a 15-game winning streak. Westbrook has countered with 25.3 points, 10.2 assists and 9.7 rebounds for the Thunder, who have been wildly inconsistent this season. They are 7-8 in their last 15 games. The Thunder beat the Rockets 112-107 on Christmas Day, but the Rockets were without Chris Paul for that game.
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