Rockets vs Thunder Game Preview
Oklahoma City Thunder (40-17) and Houston Rockets (25-32) square off at Paycom Center on February 27. This article contains an in depth basketball analysis about this coming contest.
Rockets Analysis: Looking for a rematch in this game
In their last 9 games overall, the Houston Rockets (25-32) have only triumphed twice. The Rockets have gone since the All-Star break, with a 114-110 victory at home against the Phoenix Suns, a 127-105 loss at the New Orleans Pelicans and a 123-110 loss against the Thunder.
Last Sunday, the Rockets let a 16-point lead slip away. Their field goal percentage was only 40.9%, and they had an unsettling assist-to-turnover ratio of 18/18. Alperen Sengun scored 19 points and pulled down 12 rebounds, while Jabari Smith Jr. and Fred VanVleet each scored 20 points. The Rockets, ranked 12th in the Western Conference, are now 4.5 games behind the No. 10 seed.
Thunder Analysis: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is leading this team
The Thunder defeated Houston 123-110 on the road in the first game of this back-to-back. They will now try to take a 2-1 lead in this series after losing their season opening encounter. The team led by Mike Daigneault has won its past 5 games and has been playing at a scorching pace lately. They have tied conference leaders Minnesota, who have a 40-17 record, thanks to this run. Gordon Hayward, who was acquired via trade, is still unable to play for his new team and will be benched once more. Only 2 teams score more points per game than the Thunder, who average 121.5. The OKC Thunder are still as healthy as ever in the meanwhile. Coach Mark Daigneault is anticipated to start with his typical lineup.
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Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder Game Information
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- Date: 02/27/2024
- Time: 10:00 PM ET
- Location: Paycom Center.
- How to Watch Rockets vs Thunder: TNT
- Live Stream: NBA Game Pass
