After falling for the third time in the Western Conference semifinals against the Golden State Warriors, the Houston Rockets are one defeat away from the Playoffs again.
This Friday, the Texan team has the ability to force a Game 7 and will have a very important factor in their favor, as Kevin Durant suffered an injury that will keep him away from the court, at least until the series between Houston and Golden State ends.
That represents a unique opportunity for the Rockets, as Durant had been instrumental in the triumphs of his team and Californians will have to dispense with their production, which means that Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and company must raise their hands to seal their qualification to the finals of the West.
However, the Rockets are even more dependent on what James Harden does on the pitch, so if his star player is not inspired by this Game 6 and a possible Game 7, the odds they have of overcoming this one are drastically reduced. phase and get to four victories of the NBA Finals.
For this match, the Rockets start as favorites by seven units and should get a win for more than that amount, in which the Warriors adapt to a life without Kevin Durant, who usually exceeds the mark of 25 points per game and the Friday night will not be part of the visiting squad.