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Houston Rockets vs Washington Wizards Result & Analysis

Date: Wed 04 Apr 2018
Tip-off: 00:00
Final 120-104
35-24 36-25 24-26 25-29
Position#1
Record62-15
FormWWWWL
Points / game113.1
Allowed / game104.1
Houston Rockets 🏆
USA
vs
Washington Wizards
USA
Position#18
Record42-35
FormLWLWL
Points / game106.8
Allowed / game105.8
USANBA· Toyota Center
NBA2017-18
Meetings · Houston Rockets v Washington Wizards
15 Jan 2027
HOU v WAS
upcoming
12 Nov 2025
HOU135
WAS112
11 Nov 2024
HOU107
WAS92
14 Mar 2024
HOU135
WAS119
25 Jan 2023
HOU103
WAS108
21 Mar 2022
HOU115
WAS97
26 Jan 2021
HOU107
WAS88
10 Apr 2020
HOU v WAS
upcoming
19 Dec 2018
HOU136
WAS118
03 Apr 2018
HOU120
WAS104
02 Jan 2017
HOU101
WAS91
30 Jan 2016
HOU122
WAS123
29 Dec 2014
HOU103
WAS104
12 Feb 2014
HOU113
WAS112
12 Dec 2012
HOU99
WAS93
27 Jan 2012
HOU103
WAS76
27 Dec 2010
HOU100
WAS93
30 Mar 2010
HOU98
WAS94
29 Dec 2008
HOU87
WAS89
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Houston Rockets winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Washington Wizards winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
No frozen forecast was made for this game before tip-off.

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Houston RocketsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormRockets
Date
Competition
Los Angeles Clippers
#17
W
101-96
101
96
+5
89avg 103
H16/03
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#7
W
107-101
107
101
+6
92avg 103
A17/03
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#14
W
129-120
129
120
+9
124avg 103
A18/03
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#10
W
115-111
115
111
+4
103avg 103
A21/03
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
W
100-96 OT
100
96
+4
80avg 103
H23/03
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#7
W
114-91
114
91
+23
106avg 103
H25/03
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#28
W
118-99
118
99
+19
114avg 103
H26/03
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#25
W
118-86
118
86
+32
111avg 103
H28/03
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#30
W
104-103
104
103
+1
93avg 103
H31/03
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#13
L
83-100
83
100
-17
67avg 103
A01/04
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
28-26
19-25
31-23
23-22
32-29
28-25
24-18
23-29
38-23
39-33
30-35
22-29
27-31
28-24
31-32
29-24
21-27
27-23
23-18
17-20
29-16
35-21
19-24
31-30
33-20
36-25
25-29
24-25
31-23
29-16
27-18
31-29
22-25
18-32
35-29
29-17
17-26
21-20
28-29
17-25
209.2Avg total
108.9Scored
100.3Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (77)113.1104.1217.2+9.081%
Season at home (38)115.1105.2220.3+9.884%
Season away (39)111.2103.1214.2+8.177%
Last 10 (10)108.9100.3209.2+8.690%
Last 5 (5)107.495.8203.2+11.680%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (2)100.596.5197.0+4.050%
vs Weaker ◀ (28)112.2100.7212.9+11.696%
This opponent (Washington Wizards) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Washington WizardsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormWizards
Date
Competition
Minnesota Timberwolves
#14
L
111-116
111
116
-5
106avg 100
H13/03
NBA
Boston Celtics
#4
W
125-124 OT
125
124
+1
119avg 100
A15/03
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#8
W
109-102
109
102
+7
111avg 100
H17/03
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#13
L
90-98
90
98
-8
81avg 100
A22/03
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#12
L
100-108
100
108
-8
100avg 100
H23/03
NBA
New York Knicks
#22
L
97-101
97
101
-4
89avg 100
H25/03
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#13
W
116-106
116
106
+10
121avg 100
H27/03
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
L
92-103
92
103
-11
84avg 100
A29/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
W
107-93
107
93
+14
103avg 100
H31/03
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#25
L
94-113
94
113
-19
90avg 100
A01/04
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
26-25
33-28
31-29
21-34
23-37
29-22
29-21
25-26
25-20
32-25
29-26
23-31
18-18
26-32
16-27
30-21
16-23
27-32
33-23
24-30
21-19
32-42
18-16
26-24
21-24
38-21
29-21
28-40
24-23
25-26
17-32
26-22
30-27
20-24
37-23
20-19
27-36
32-32
16-19
19-26
210.5Avg total
104.1Scored
106.4Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (77)106.8105.8212.6+0.955%
Season at home (39)108.7105.5214.1+3.256%
Season away (38)104.8106.2211.1-1.453%
Last 10 (10)104.1106.4210.5-2.340%
Last 5 (5)101.2103.2204.4-2.040%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (5)105.8107.8213.6-2.040%
vs Similar (21)107.0107.6214.5-0.652%
vs Weaker (4)109.8101.2211.0+8.575%
This opponent (Houston Rockets) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

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⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: +3.2+3.2Q1: -2.1-2.1Q2Q2: +3.6+3.6Q2: +1.0+1.0Q3Q3: +1.8+1.8Q3: +1.8+1.8Q4Q4: -0.4-0.4Q4: -3.1-3.1
-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: +3.2+3.2Q1: -2.1-2.1Q2Q2: +3.6+3.6Q2: +1.0+1.0Q3Q3: +1.8+1.8Q3: +1.8+1.8Q4Q4: -0.4-0.4Q4: -3.1-3.1
Houston RocketsWashington Wizards
Each team's average quarter over its last 10 games. Net is the quarter margin (above zero = the team wins that quarter on average: who starts fast, who closes); Pythia projection = the quarter means of tonight's simulation. Hover a bar for its value.
Bets by quarter and half · pick a period
Houston RocketsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Los Angeles Clippers
#17
L
47-51
47
51
-4
H16/03
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#7
W
60-54
60
54
+6
A17/03
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#14
W
77-56
77
56
+21
A18/03
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#10
D
55-55
55
55
+0
A21/03
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
L
48-50
48
50
-2
H23/03
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#7
W
64-37
64
37
+27
H25/03
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#28
W
69-45
69
45
+24
H26/03
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#25
W
60-39
60
39
+21
H28/03
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#30
L
40-57
40
57
-17
H31/03
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#13
L
38-46
38
46
-8
A01/04
NBA
104.8Avg total
55.8Scored
49.0Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)56.149.6105.6+6.570%-
Last 30 at home (14)56.049.6105.6+6.464%-
Last 30 away (16)56.149.6105.7+6.675%-
Last 10 (10)55.849.0104.8+6.850%-
Last 5 (5)54.244.899.0+9.460%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (2)41.051.092.0-10.00%-
vs Weaker ◀ (28)57.149.5106.6+7.775%-
This opponent (Washington Wizards) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Washington WizardsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Minnesota Timberwolves
#14
W
59-53
59
53
+6
H13/03
NBA
Boston Celtics
#4
L
52-59
52
59
-7
A15/03
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#8
W
57-45
57
45
+12
H17/03
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#13
L
44-50
44
50
-6
A22/03
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#12
L
43-55
43
55
-12
H23/03
NBA
New York Knicks
#22
L
53-61
53
61
-8
H25/03
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#13
W
59-45
59
45
+14
H27/03
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
D
49-49
49
49
+0
A29/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
L
50-51
50
51
-1
H31/03
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#25
L
59-68
59
68
-9
A01/04
NBA
106.1Avg total
52.5Scored
53.6Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)53.753.7107.4+0.143%-
Last 30 at home (15)53.953.6107.5+0.340%-
Last 30 away (15)53.553.7107.3-0.247%-
Last 10 (10)52.553.6106.1-1.130%-
Last 5 (5)54.054.8108.8-0.820%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (5)56.056.8112.8-0.820%-
vs Similar (21)52.453.3105.7-1.043%-
vs Weaker (4)58.051.5109.5+6.575%-
This opponent (Houston Rockets) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Houston Rocketstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Houston Rockets: 108.9 points a game scored
🏀🏀42%
🏀🏀🏀42%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers46.0 pts a game · 42% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers45.3 pts a game · 42% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.6 pts a game · 16% of the points
League average for comparison: 106.1 points a game
55%
30%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers44.423.0
51.8%
51.0%46.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers42.915.1
35.2%
36.1%45.3
🏀 Free throws23.217.6
75.9%
76.5%17.6
They take 87.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 42.9 of them are 3-pointers, so 49% of their shots are threes (league average: 34%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Washington Wizardstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Washington Wizards: 104.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀57%
🏀🏀🏀29%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers59.6 pts a game · 57% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers30.0 pts a game · 29% of the points
🏀 Free throws14.5 pts a game · 14% of the points
League average for comparison: 106.1 points a game
55%
30%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers57.729.8
51.6%
51.0%59.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers26.910.0
37.2%
36.1%30.0
🏀 Free throws18.614.5
78.0%
76.5%14.5
They take 84.6 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 26.9 of them are 3-pointers, so 32% of their shots are threes (league average: 34%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 04 Apr 2018 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Houston Rockets
LWWWWWWWWW
Washington Wizards
LWLWLLLWWL
#1
League position
#18
+8.7
Net rating
-2.4
110.7
Offensive rating
106.4
101.9
Defensive rating
108.7
52.3%
Effective FG%
53.0%
50.3%
Opp. effective FG%
53.7%
11.0%
Turnover %
15.0%
20.0%
Off. rebound %
24.6%
0.27
Free-throw rate
0.22
35.2%
3-point %
37.2%
56.7%
Assist %
70.9%
90%
Form (last 10/10)
40%

Profile

Offence110.7 · 106.4Defence101.9 · 108.7Shooting52.3% · 53.0%3-point %35.2% · 37.2%Ball care11.0% · 15.0%Off. rebounds20.0% · 24.6%Free throws0.27 · 0.22Form (last 10/10)90% · 40%
■ Houston Rockets   ■ Washington Wizards
The middle ring is the league average on each axis; outward = better than the league (defence and ball care: fewer points / turnovers is better). Form: share of the last 10 won. The figures are each team's own, the better one bold.

🤝 10. Games History

Head-to-head record
6
Houston Rockets wins
4
Washington Wizards wins
DateGameScore
30/12/17Washington Wizards v Houston Rockets121-103
03/01/17Houston Rockets v Washington Wizards101-91
08/11/16Washington Wizards v Houston Rockets106-114
31/01/16Houston Rockets v Washington Wizards122-123
10/12/15Washington Wizards v Houston Rockets103-109
29/03/15Washington Wizards v Houston Rockets91-99
30/12/14Houston Rockets v Washington Wizards103-104
13/02/14Houston Rockets v Washington Wizards113-112
12/01/14Washington Wizards v Houston Rockets107-114
24/02/13Washington Wizards v Houston Rockets105-103
Houston Rocketslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
01/04/18ASan Antonio Spurs83-100
31/03/18HPhoenix Suns104-103
28/03/18HChicago Bulls118-86
26/03/18HAtlanta Hawks118-99
25/03/18HNew Orleans Pelicans114-91
23/03/18HDetroit Pistons100-96 OT
21/03/18APortland Trail Blazers115-111
18/03/18AMinnesota Timberwolves129-120
17/03/18ANew Orleans Pelicans107-101
16/03/18HLos Angeles Clippers101-96
Washington Wizardslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
01/04/18AChicago Bulls94-113
31/03/18HCharlotte Hornets107-93
29/03/18ADetroit Pistons92-103
27/03/18HSan Antonio Spurs116-106
25/03/18HNew York Knicks97-101
23/03/18HDenver Nuggets100-108
22/03/18ASan Antonio Spurs90-98
17/03/18HIndiana Pacers109-102
15/03/18ABoston Celtics125-124 OT
13/03/18HMinnesota Timberwolves111-116

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Houston Rockets
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 9 Wins / 1 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWWL81%
HomeWWWWW84%
AwayWWWWL77%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games773839
Win %81%84%77%
Points / game113.1115.1111.2
Allowed / game104.1105.2103.1
Point differential+9.0+9.8+8.1
Avg total217.2220.3214.2
Over main line---
Win by 10+48%47%49%
Close games (≤5 pts) won73% (15)100% (6)56% (9)
Overtime %3%5%0%
Washington Wizards
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWLWL55%
HomeWLLWW56%
AwayLWLLL53%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games773938
Win %55%56%53%
Points / game106.8108.7104.8
Allowed / game105.8105.5106.2
Point differential+0.9+3.2-1.4
Avg total212.6214.1211.1
Over main line---
Win by 10+27%28%26%
Close games (≤5 pts) won48% (23)45% (11)50% (12)
Overtime %8%8%8%
This competition's season before tip-off. Green = better than tonight's opponent on the same split; win-% badge green from 60%, red below 40%.

🏆 12. League Table

#TeamGPWLWin %PF/gPA/gDiff
1 Houston Rockets77621581%113.1104.1+9.0
2 Golden State Warriors77562173%113.9107.0+6.9
3 Toronto Raptors77552271%112.2104.6+7.6
4 Boston Celtics76532370%104.2100.1+4.1
5 Portland Trail Blazers77482962%106.1103.1+3.0
6 Cleveland Cavaliers78483062%110.5109.6+0.9
7 Philadelphia 76ers77473061%109.1105.1+4.0
8 Indiana Pacers77463160%105.7103.9+1.8
9 San Antonio Spurs77453258%102.599.2+3.2
10 Oklahoma City Thunder78453358%107.4104.3+3.1
11 Utah Jazz77443357%103.7100.1+3.6
12 Minnesota Timberwolves78443456%109.6107.7+1.9
13 New Orleans Pelicans77433456%111.1110.9+0.2
14 Denver Nuggets77423555%110.2109.0+1.2
15 Washington Wizards77423555%106.8105.8+0.9
16 Miami Heat78423654%103.3102.7+0.6
17 Los Angeles Clippers77413653%109.3108.4+0.9
18 Milwaukee Bucks77413653%106.5106.7-0.2
19 Detroit Pistons77374048%103.3103.6-0.3
20 Charlotte Hornets78344444%107.5107.9-0.4
21 Los Angeles Lakers76334343%108.2109.6-1.4
22 New York Knicks78275135%104.1108.0-3.9
23 Chicago Bulls77265134%103.0109.5-6.6
24 Brooklyn Nets78255332%106.2110.6-4.3
25 Sacramento Kings78255332%99.2106.5-7.3
26 Dallas Mavericks77235430%102.3104.9-2.6
27 Orlando Magic77235430%103.7108.2-4.5
28 Atlanta Hawks78225628%103.3108.8-5.4
29 Memphis Grizzlies77215627%98.8104.8-6.0
30 Phoenix Suns78195924%103.8113.6-9.8
Built from this season's results before tip-off (all phases of the competition). Click a column to sort. Bars: win %, points scored and allowed per game across the league, and the point differential (green +, red -). 30 teams: scroll the table.

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Houston Rockets35362425120
Washington Wizards24252629104
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