The Rockets rank 2nd in the NBA in offensive rating (117.1), and the Kings rank 29th in defensive rating (119.6). 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 (SAC 10 games, HOU 10). Small text is the league rank; ✓ marks the better number. Hover a stat for what it means.
SACHOUSacramento KingsLast 5: average margin -10.0 (season -13.3). Streak L3.
Houston RocketsLast 5: average margin +3.8 (season +9.0). Streak L2.
Sacramento Kings| Player | PTS | REB | AST | TS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darius Acuff Jr.G | 25.9 | 3.8 | 7.4 | 51.8 |
| Zach LaVineG | 21.4 | 3.3 | 2.6 | 63.2 |
| Domantas SabonisF | 15.3 | 14.6 | 6.0 | 72.3 |
| De'Andre HunterF | 13.1 | 4.7 | 1.2 | 55.3 |
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 |
Sacramento KingsHouston 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.