Rockets vs Bulls
Tue, Jan 13
Final
Rockets
Rockets
(22 - 14)
119
-
113
Bulls
Bulls
(18 - 20)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockets | 29 | 28 | 33 | 29 | 119 |
| Bulls | 24 | 36 | 28 | 25 | 113 |
Venue: Toyota Center
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Kevin Durant
HOU | #7 | F
28
10
4
Tre Jones
CHI | #30 | G
34
2
7
Smart Game Analysis
Houston Rockets has a 82% chance of winning the game
The Rockets are poised to snap their losing streak at home by exploiting a depleted Bulls backcourt and dominating the glass with the league's best rebounding unit.
Key Analysis
- • Chicago is missing key playmakers Josh Giddey (hamstring) and Coby White (calf), severely limiting their offensive organization.
- • Houston ranks 1st in the NBA in total rebounding (49.1 RPG) and offensive boards, creating a significant possession advantage.
- • The Rockets possess an elite defense allowing just 110.8 points per game (3rd), whereas the Bulls rank 26th defensively.
- • Houston has been dominant at the Toyota Center with a 10-2 home record this season.
- • The Rockets have won 10 consecutive games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- • Chicago must rely heavily on Nikola Vucevic to counter Houston's size, but he faces a tough matchup against Alperen Sengun and Kevin Durant.
