At 8:30 a.m. on December 6, Beijing time, the 2019-2020 NBA regular season continues to rage, with the Rockets vs. Raptors starting a showdown. The Raptors lost to the Heat and ended their seven-game winning streak. Their morale was slightly dampened, and the Rockets have been in some ups and downs recently. This time they visit the Raptors, who are excellent on both offense and defense. Can Harden Westbrook make a strong attack to start a dragon-slaying battle?   2019-2020 NBA regular season live broadcast address: Click here >>   1. Rockets vs Raptors recent situation   houston rockets   The Rockets have been in some ups and downs recently, winning only 2 of the past five games and currently ranking fifth in the Western Conference with a record of 13 wins and 7 losses. In the last visit to the Spurs' home court, the Rockets' offensive firepower was very fierce, and they once had an advantage. Later, they caught up with the Spurs. After two overtime battles, the two sides were tied again in the first overtime, and the situation was still deadlocked in the second overtime. In the end, DeRozan made a key free throw to allow the Spurs to narrowly beat the Rockets 135-133. Harden scored 50 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals on 11 of 38 shots. Westbrook scored a triple-double of 19 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists on 7 of 30 shots. Capela had 22 points, 21 rebounds and 2 blocks. The Rockets had strong offensive breakthroughs from the outside. But today the Rockets two stars felt cold. Harden and Westbrook hit 50 irons in total, setting the most sluggish shooting record since the two teamed up. Westbrook can be said to be Harden's best assistant, providing Harden with many opportunities in terms of passing and defense.   houston rockets   toronto raptors   The Raptors are also in hot shape this season, but their last game against the Heat ended their seven-game winning streak. This was their first home defeat in 10 games this season. However, the team's nine-game home winning streak set a winning streak since the start of the new season, and currently ranks third in the Eastern Conference with a record of 15 wins and 5 losses. In the game against the Heat, Lowry returned from injury and scored 12 points, 11 assists and 6 rebounds. Powell scored 23 points and 8 rebounds on the bench. In the past 9 games, he averaged 18.4 points per game. The Raptors are leading the league in offensive scoring, ranking first in the league in scoring 19.6 points per game, ranking second in three-point shooting percentage of 39.3%, and ranking fourth in the league in three-point shooting percentage by substitute players. The Raptors master both offense and defense very well, showing their strength. This time they face the Rockets at home, can they reproduce their strength on both offense and defense?   toronto raptors   2. Rockets vs. Raptors head-to-head record and game predictions   In the past 10 meetings between the Rockets and the Raptors, the Rockets have an absolute advantage with 6 wins, and the Raptors have only won 1 game in the past 3 games against the Rockets. In addition, the former's loss in the last battle resulted in the termination of the seven-game winning streak, and the team's morale has been frustrated. The Rockets are worth watching this game.   3. Rockets vs. Raptors starting predictions   Rockets: Harden, Westbrook, Chandler, Tucker, McLemore   Raptors: VanVleet, Powell, Anunoby, Siakam, Gasol