Kings vs Rockets
Sun, Jan 11
Final
Kings
Kings
(9 - 30)
111
-
98
Rockets
Rockets
(22 - 14)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings | 22 | 29 | 27 | 33 | 111 |
| Rockets | 23 | 25 | 28 | 22 | 98 |
Venue: Golden 1 Center
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Russell Westbrook
SAC | #18 | G
15
6
10
Amen Thompson
HOU | #1 | G/F
31
13
6
Smart Game Analysis
Houston Rockets has a 76% chance of winning the game
The Rockets are heavily favored to snap their road losing streak against a Kings squad that has lost seven straight games and is missing three starters.
Key Analysis
- • Sacramento is without key starters Domantas Sabonis, Keegan Murray, and Zach LaVine due to injuries, stripping the team of its primary rebounding and scoring options.
- • Kevin Durant, averaging 26.2 points per game, presents a mismatch for a depleted Kings defense that allows over 122 points per contest.
- • The Rockets lead the Western Conference in offensive rebounding with 16.4 per game, a significant advantage against a Kings team missing its best rebounder.
- • Sacramento enters the contest with zero momentum, having lost seven consecutive games and 16 of their last 20.
- • Houston's defense holds opponents to 46.6% shooting, whereas the Kings allow opponents to shoot nearly 50% from the field.
- • To remain competitive, the Kings must rely heavily on DeMar DeRozan's isolation scoring and force turnovers to disrupt Houston's rhythm.
