The Rockets rank 2nd in the NBA in offensive rating (119.4), and the Kings rank 29th in defensive rating (119.2). 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.
Season before this game (HOU 9 games, SAC 8). Small text is the league rank; ✓ marks the better number. Hover a stat for what it means.
HOUSACHouston RocketsLast 5: average margin +10.8 (season +10.3). Streak L1.
Sacramento KingsLast 5: average margin -13.6 (season -14.0). Streak L1.
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 |
Sacramento Kings| Player | PTS | REB | AST | TS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darius Acuff Jr.G | 25.6 | 3.8 | 7.0 | 49.9 |
| Zach LaVineG | 23.1 | 3.1 | 2.6 | 64.2 |
| Domantas SabonisF | 15.1 | 14.9 | 6.1 | 72.9 |
| De'Andre HunterF | 13.0 | 4.9 | 1.2 | 55.3 |
Houston RocketsSacramento KingsTeam numbers are computed from every box score this season; ratings use the standard possession estimate. Data from balldontlie; this isn't official NBA data.