The Atlanta Hawks and Houston Rockets will face off tonight for the first of two times this season. This will be the first time that Hawks fans will be able to catch a glimpse of MVP candidate James Harden.
Will The Beard be able to continue his historic stretch of 32 games with at least 30 points? Since the Hawks often have noted defensive sieve (but generational passer) Trae Young guarding point guards, odds are good that the streak continues.
Harden was unable to play in Houston’s recent win over the defending-champion Golden State Warriors, but the Point God, Chris Paul, carried the slack in his stead by pouring in 23 points and 17 assists as the Harden-less Rockets defeated the Dubs on the road.