Rockets vs Kings
Wed, Feb 25
Final
Rockets
Rockets
(35 - 21)
128
-
97
Kings
Kings
(13 - 46)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockets | 33 | 44 | 31 | 20 | 128 |
| Kings | 22 | 28 | 26 | 21 | 97 |
Venue: Toyota Center
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Alperen Sengun
HOU | #28 | C
26
13
11
Russell Westbrook
SAC | #18 | G
22
5
3
Smart Game Analysis
Houston Rockets has a 88% chance of winning the game
The Rockets are poised to dominate a depleted Kings roster by exploiting a massive advantage in the paint and relying on their top-tier defense.
Key Analysis
- • Sacramento is severely handicapped by the absence of stars Domantas Sabonis and Zach LaVine, leaving them without their primary playmaker and scorer.
- • Alperen Sengun has a significant mismatch inside against a makeshift Kings frontcourt featuring Maxime Raynaud and Precious Achiuwa.
- • Houston boasts the league's 3rd-ranked defense, allowing just 109.4 points per game, which spells trouble for Sacramento's 29th-ranked offense.
- • The Kings are in a freefall, having lost 9 of their last 10 games, while the Rockets have stabilized with 4 wins in their last 6.
- • The Rockets lead the NBA in rebounding with 48.5 boards per game, providing a stark contrast to the Kings' 26th-ranked rebounding effort.
- • To have any chance, Sacramento must drastically exceed their season average in 3-point shooting, where they currently rank 30th in made threes per game.
