The Rockets rank 2nd in the NBA in offensive rating (117.1), and the Bulls have the worst defensive rating (121.3). Strength meets weakness: an edge for the offense.
League average is 110.9, so the Rockets are 6.2 above it. Alperen Sengun leads them with 21.5 points a game on 59.0% true shooting.
Season before this game (CHI 9 games, HOU 10). Small text is the league rank; ✓ marks the better number. Hover a stat for what it means.
CHIHOUChicago BullsLast 5: average margin -15.0 (season -16.7). Streak L7.
Houston RocketsLast 5: average margin +3.8 (season +9.0). Streak L2.
Chicago Bulls| Player | PTS | REB | AST | TS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb WilsonF | 19.3 | 6.3 | 2.1 | 50.7 |
| Norman PowellF-G | 19.2 | 2.5 | 1.6 | 57.7 |
| Matas BuzelisF | 13.6 | 4.4 | 2.0 | 58.4 |
| Jalen SmithF-C | 11.7 | 7.8 | 1.8 | 58.9 |
Houston Rockets| Player | PTS | REB | AST | TS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alperen SengunF-C | 21.5 | 8.8 | 7.8 | 59.0 |
| Kevin DurantF | 20.8 | 5.7 | 3.1 | 64.9 |
| Jabari Smith Jr.F | 17.3 | 6.4 | 2.3 | 66.2 |
| Amen ThompsonG-F | 15.6 | 6.5 | 3.0 | 56.4 |
Houston RocketsTeam numbers are computed from every box score this season; ratings use the standard possession estimate. Data from balldontlie; this isn't official NBA data.