The Rockets rank 2nd in the NBA in offensive rating (119.4), and the Magic rank 25th in defensive rating (114.3). Strength meets weakness: an edge for the offense.
League average is 110.8, so the Rockets are 8.6 above it. Alperen Sengun leads them with 22.4 points a game on 61.4% true shooting.
The Magic are without leading scorer Paolo Banchero (out since 10/23): 24.5 points a game, 18% of the team's scoring.
2 of the five players who log the most minutes are out or doubtful, including Jalen Suggs (out since 10/25).
The Rockets (7-2) are 2nd in the West; the Magic (2-6) are 13th in the East.
Away record: Rockets 3-1. Home record: Magic 0-4. Streaks: Rockets L1, Magic L3.
The Magic rank 17th in the NBA in three-point % (34.3%), and the Rockets rank 4th in three-point % allowed (31.3%). A tough test for the offense.
League average is 34.7%, so the Magic are 0.4 points below it. Paolo Banchero leads them with 24.5 points a game on 77.0% true shooting.
Season before this game (HOU 9 games, ORL 8). Small text is the league rank; ✓ marks the better number. Hover a stat for what it means.
HOUORLHouston RocketsLast 5: average margin +10.8 (season +10.3). Streak L1.
Orlando MagicLast 5: average margin -11.2 (season -9.5). Streak L3.
Houston Rockets| Player | PTS | REB | AST | TS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alperen SengunF-C | 22.4 | 9.1 | 8.1 | 61.4 |
| Kevin DurantF | 20.8 | 5.2 | 3.1 | 66.1 |
| Jabari Smith Jr.F | 17.6 | 6.1 | 2.3 | 66.5 |
| Amen ThompsonG-F | 15.4 | 6.3 | 3.3 | 57.2 |
Orlando Magic| Player | PTS | REB | AST | TS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paolo BancheroF | 24.5 | 6.5 | 7.5 | 77.0 |
| Franz WagnerF | 19.6 | 6.4 | 8.5 | 50.3 |
| Desmond BaneG | 17.5 | 3.9 | 2.2 | 55.7 |
| Anthony BlackG | 15.2 | 5.2 | 5.0 | 65.4 |
Orlando MagicTeam numbers are computed from every box score this season; ratings use the standard possession estimate. Data from balldontlie; this isn't official NBA data.