NBA Daily Notes: Blake Griffin returns home; Top fantasy picks for January 13th

SG 1 - James Harden (Houston Rockets)

Houston Rockets are in the mix for the top spot now in the Western Conference

Preview:

The Houston Rockets are playing some amazing basketball recently, surging up the Western Conference after a torrid start to their season. They are currently fifth in the West, with a 24-17 record. They have won eight of their last 10 matches and will be looking to keep this run going.

Last 3 games:

1. 11/1/2019: W - Cleveland Cavaliers- 141,113
2. 9/1/2019: L - Milwaukee Bucks - 109-116
3. 7/1/2019: W - Denver Nuggets - 125-113

Player performance and review:

James Harden has been playing some absolutely insane basketball of late. Ever since Chris Paul went down with his injury, James Harden has flipped a switch.

He is averaging just under 40 points per game in the month of January and is averaging 34 points per game this season, along with just under 9 assists a game and more than 6 rebounds per game too.

He is also been defending well, getting 2 steals a game too. In the win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, Harden got another triple-double, becoming the first player to grab a 40 point triple-double in 30 minutes.

He scored 43 points, along with 12 assists, 10 rebounds, 2 steals and 2 blocks as well, filling up the stat sheet.

Alternate pick: Jimmy Butler (Philadelphia 76ers)