Purdue Boilermakers have been winning all the way this season. They are highest ranked team in NCAA College Basketball. Texas Tech Red Raiders are ranked # 15. This game is the final of Baha Mar tournament. It is an early season tournament. Boilermakers have been lifting themselves above defensive issues so far and will have try to repeat the same in this game.

Power forward Dorian Finney Smith and point guard Fred VanVleet have yet to play for Houston Rockets this season. Their absences haven't stop Rockets from ascending to the third spot of NBA Western Conference standings. Power forward Tari Eason is also missing. Second placeholder Denver Nuggets are visiting Toyoto Center for a highly important game. Rockets have to try to overcome their shorthanded roster status.

Minnesota Timberwolves currently hold the last playoff spot in NBA Western Conference table. Phoenix Suns are just behind them and are placeholder occupying the first play-in tournament spot. Phoenix were pretty prolific on offense against Portland Trail Blazers. Twolves nearly let off the steam against Washington Wizards But both teams are building on a win and getting ready for a weekend series so this game should be competitive.