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Oklahoma City Thunder vs Houston Rockets Result & Analysis

Date: Sun 23 Apr 2017
Tip-off: 19:30
Final 109-113
26-22 32-32 19-19 32-40
Position#10
Record50-39
FormWLLLW
Points / game106.4
Allowed / game106.0
vs
Position#3
Record61-30
FormLWWWL
Points / game115.4
Allowed / game109.5
USANBA
NBA2016-17
Meetings · Oklahoma City Thunder v Houston Rockets
13 Jan 2027
OKC v HOU
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HOU112
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HOU128
14 Dec 2024
OKC111
HOU96
08 Nov 2024
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HOU107
09 Oct 2024
OKC113
HOU122
27 Mar 2024
OKC126
HOU132
27 Feb 2024
OKC112
HOU95
11 Jul 2023
OKC92
HOU105
15 Feb 2023
OKC133
HOU96
04 Feb 2023
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HOU121
01 Dec 2021
OKC110
HOU114
17 Nov 2021
OKC101
HOU89
03 Feb 2021
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31 Aug 2020
OKC104
HOU100
24 Aug 2020
OKC117
HOU114
22 Aug 2020
OKC119
HOU107
09 Jan 2020
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HOU92
09 Apr 2019
OKC112
HOU111
08 Nov 2018
OKC98
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06 Mar 2018
OKC112
HOU122
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OKC112
HOU107
03 Oct 2017
OKC97
HOU104
23 Apr 2017
OKC109
HOU113
21 Apr 2017
OKC115
HOU113
09 Dec 2016
OKC99
HOU102
16 Nov 2016
OKC105
HOU103
22 Mar 2016
OKC111
HOU107
29 Jan 2016
OKC116
HOU108
05 Apr 2015
OKC112
HOU115
16 Nov 2014
OKC65
HOU69
11 Mar 2014
OKC106
HOU98
29 Dec 2013
OKC117
HOU86
01 May 2013
OKC100
HOU107
24 Apr 2013
OKC105
HOU102
21 Apr 2013
OKC120
HOU91
28 Nov 2012
OKC120
HOU98
13 Mar 2012
OKC103
HOU104
06 Jan 2012
OKC109
HOU94
15 Dec 2010
OKC117
HOU105
17 Nov 2010
OKC116
HOU99
24 Mar 2010
OKC122
HOU104
29 Nov 2009
OKC91
HOU100
09 Jan 2009
OKC96
HOU98
17 Nov 2008
OKC89
HOU100
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

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

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Oklahoma City ThunderUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Charlotte Hornets
#20
L
101-113
101
113
-12
H02/04
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#14
W
110-79
110
79
+31
H05/04
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#12
W
103-100
103
100
+3
A06/04
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#28
L
99-120
99
120
-21
A08/04
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#16
W
106-105
106
105
+1
A09/04
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#21
W
100-98
100
98
+2
A12/04
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#16
L
105-111
105
111
-6
H13/04
NBA
Houston Rockets
#3
L
87-118
87
118
-31
A17/04
NBA
Houston Rockets
#3
L
111-115
111
115
-4
A20/04
NBA
Houston Rockets
#3
W
115-113
115
113
+2
H22/04
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
22-31
32-28
16-25
31-29
28-20
35-19
26-20
21-20
34-27
23-23
22-24
24-26
19-32
29-39
24-24
27-25
27-26
25-27
29-38
25-14
33-16
23-27
15-29
29-26
26-25
38-31
21-30
20-25
29-27
25-32
20-30
13-29
35-26
33-36
21-24
22-29
34-25
31-33
28-25
22-30
210.9Avg total
103.7Scored
107.2Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (89)106.4106.0212.3+0.456%
Season at home (45)109.1103.4212.4+5.769%
Season away (44)103.6108.6212.2-5.043%
Last 10 (10)103.7107.2210.9-3.550%
Last 5 (5)103.6111.0214.6-7.440%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (7)104.3112.3216.6-8.029%
vs Similar (16)107.0105.5212.5+1.562%
vs Weaker (7)112.6104.6217.1+8.071%
This opponent (Houston Rockets) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Houston RocketsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Golden State Warriors
#1
L
98-107
98
107
-9
A01/04
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#28
W
123-116
123
116
+7
A03/04
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#16
W
110-104
110
104
+6
H06/04
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
L
109-114
109
114
-5
H08/04
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#25
W
135-128
135
128
+7
A09/04
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#6
L
96-125
96
125
-29
A11/04
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#21
W
123-118
123
118
+5
H13/04
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
W
118-87
118
87
+31
H17/04
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
W
115-111
115
111
+4
H20/04
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
L
113-115
113
115
-2
A22/04
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
25-23
36-33
24-27
13-24
31-21
28-33
31-29
33-33
36-25
23-25
26-29
25-25
30-24
24-28
33-23
22-39
42-27
36-35
29-27
28-39
35-35
22-26
12-36
27-28
33-32
27-28
35-21
28-37
27-29
32-25
30-20
29-13
26-35
36-33
24-21
29-22
25-34
33-31
25-28
30-22
226.5Avg total
114.0Scored
112.5Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (91)115.4109.5224.9+6.067%
Season at home (46)117.7108.6226.3+9.274%
Season away (45)113.0110.4223.4+2.760%
Last 10 (10)114.0112.5226.5+1.560%
Last 5 (5)113.0111.2224.2+1.860%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)102.0110.0212.0-8.00%
vs Similar (6)110.3114.0224.3-3.733%
vs Weaker ◀ (22)120.4111.1231.5+9.377%
This opponent (Oklahoma City Thunder) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

No team totals priced for this game yet.

⚖️ 4. Spread

No spread forecast for this game yet.

⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: +3.2+3.2Q1: +2.5+2.5Q2Q2: -0.1-0.1Q2: +0.0+0.0Q3Q3: -4.7-4.7Q3: +0.8+0.8Q4Q4: -1.9-1.9Q4: -1.8-1.8
Oklahoma City ThunderHouston Rockets
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
Oklahoma City ThunderLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Charlotte Hornets
#20
L
54-59
54
59
-5
H02/04
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#14
W
63-39
63
39
+24
H05/04
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#12
W
57-50
57
50
+7
A06/04
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#28
L
48-71
48
71
-23
A08/04
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#16
L
52-53
52
53
-1
A09/04
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#21
W
56-43
56
43
+13
A12/04
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#16
W
64-56
64
56
+8
H13/04
NBA
Houston Rockets
#3
L
54-59
54
59
-5
A17/04
NBA
Houston Rockets
#3
W
68-62
68
62
+6
A20/04
NBA
Houston Rockets
#3
W
65-58
65
58
+7
H22/04
NBA
113.1Avg total
58.1Scored
55.0Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)56.755.1111.8+1.757%-
Last 30 at home (15)59.352.3111.6+7.180%-
Last 30 away (15)54.157.9112.0-3.733%-
Last 10 (10)58.155.0113.1+3.160%-
Last 5 (5)61.455.6117.0+5.880%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (7)56.458.1114.6-1.757%-
vs Similar (16)57.153.9111.1+3.262%-
vs Weaker (7)56.154.6110.7+1.643%-
This opponent (Houston Rockets) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Houston RocketsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Golden State Warriors
#1
W
61-56
61
56
+5
A01/04
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#28
W
59-54
59
54
+5
A03/04
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#16
W
59-50
59
50
+9
H06/04
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
W
54-52
54
52
+2
H08/04
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#25
W
78-62
78
62
+16
A09/04
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#6
L
57-61
57
61
-4
A11/04
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#21
D
60-60
60
60
+0
H13/04
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
W
59-54
59
54
+5
H17/04
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
L
62-68
62
68
-6
H20/04
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
L
58-65
58
65
-7
A22/04
NBA
118.9Avg total
60.7Scored
58.2Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)59.357.5116.8+1.850%-
Last 30 at home (17)59.657.6117.3+2.047%-
Last 30 away (13)58.957.3116.2+1.654%-
Last 10 (10)60.758.2118.9+2.560%-
Last 5 (5)59.261.6120.8-2.420%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)56.558.0114.5-1.550%-
vs Similar (6)56.259.2115.3-3.033%-
vs Weaker ◀ (22)60.557.0117.5+3.555%-
This opponent (Oklahoma City Thunder) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
1st half bets · Pythia's probability, the best price and the edge
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⭐ 6. Specials 🔒 Pro

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🔥 7. Top picks for this game

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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Oklahoma City Thundertheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Oklahoma City Thunder: 103.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀57%
🏀🏀🏀25%
🏀17%
🏀🏀 2-pointers59.6 pts a game · 57% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers26.4 pts a game · 25% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.7 pts a game · 17% of the points
League average for comparison: 105.4 points a game
55%
27%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers61.929.8
48.1%
50.2%59.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers27.08.8
32.6%
35.7%26.4
🏀 Free throws23.217.7
76.3%
77.0%17.7
They take 88.9 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 27.0 of them are 3-pointers, so 30% of their shots are threes (league average: 32%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Houston Rocketstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Houston Rockets: 114.0 points a game scored
🏀🏀47%
🏀🏀🏀34%
🏀19%
🏀🏀 2-pointers53.8 pts a game · 47% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers38.7 pts a game · 34% of the points
🏀 Free throws21.5 pts a game · 19% of the points
League average for comparison: 105.4 points a game
55%
27%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers48.226.9
55.8%
50.2%53.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers39.612.9
32.6%
35.7%38.7
🏀 Free throws28.821.5
74.7%
77.0%21.5
They take 87.8 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 39.6 of them are 3-pointers, so 45% of their shots are threes (league average: 32%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 23 Apr 2017 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Oklahoma City Thunder
WLLLWWLWWL
Houston Rockets
LWWWLWLWWL
#10
League position
#3
-3.5
Net rating
+1.5
104.9
Offensive rating
110.9
108.5
Defensive rating
109.5
48.4%
Effective FG%
52.7%
51.6%
Opp. effective FG%
50.2%
13.4%
Turnover %
13.0%
29.0%
Off. rebound %
24.2%
0.26
Free-throw rate
0.33
32.6%
3-point %
32.6%
52.8%
Assist %
56.3%
50%
Form (last 10/10)
60%

Profile

Offence104.9 · 110.9Defence108.5 · 109.5Shooting48.4% · 52.7%3-point %32.6% · 32.6%Ball care13.4% · 13.0%Off. rebounds29.0% · 24.2%Free throws0.26 · 0.33Form (last 10/10)50% · 60%
■ Oklahoma City Thunder   ■ Houston Rockets
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

DateH/AOpponentScore
22/04/17HHouston Rockets115-113
20/04/17AHouston Rockets111-115
17/04/17AHouston Rockets87-118
13/04/17HDenver Nuggets105-111
12/04/17AMinnesota Timberwolves100-98
09/04/17ADenver Nuggets106-105
08/04/17APhoenix Suns99-120
06/04/17AMemphis Grizzlies103-100
05/04/17HMilwaukee Bucks110-79
02/04/17HCharlotte Hornets101-113
DateH/AOpponentScore
22/04/17AOklahoma City Thunder113-115
20/04/17HOklahoma City Thunder115-111
17/04/17HOklahoma City Thunder118-87
13/04/17HMinnesota Timberwolves123-118
11/04/17ALos Angeles Clippers96-125
09/04/17ASacramento Kings135-128
08/04/17HDetroit Pistons109-114
06/04/17HDenver Nuggets110-104
03/04/17APhoenix Suns123-116
01/04/17AGolden State Warriors98-107

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Oklahoma City Thunder
NBA 2016-17
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLLLW56%
HomeLLWLW69%
AwayLWWLL43%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games894544
Win %56%69%43%
Points / game106.4109.1103.6
Allowed / game106.0103.4108.6
Point differential+0.4+5.7-5.0
Avg total212.3212.4212.2
Over main line---
Win by 10+28%44%11%
Close games (≤5 pts) won52% (29)42% (12)59% (17)
Overtime %6%7%5%
Houston Rockets
NBA 2016-17
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWWWL67%
HomeWLWWW74%
AwayLWWLL60%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games914645
Win %67%74%60%
Points / game115.4117.7113.0
Allowed / game109.5108.6110.4
Point differential+6.0+9.2+2.7
Avg total224.9226.3223.4
Over main line---
Win by 10+37%43%31%
Close games (≤5 pts) won70% (23)69% (13)70% (10)
Overtime %4%4%4%
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 Golden State Warriors92761683%115.7103.9+11.7
2 San Antonio Spurs92672573%104.797.7+7.0
3 Houston Rockets91613067%115.4109.5+6.0
4 Boston Celtics92593364%107.6104.8+2.8
5 Cleveland Cavaliers92573562%109.9107.2+2.7
6 Los Angeles Clippers91563562%107.3104.0+3.3
7 Toronto Raptors92563661%105.7102.2+3.4
8 Utah Jazz91553660%100.496.8+3.6
9 Washington Wizards92553760%108.9106.7+2.1
10 Oklahoma City Thunder89503956%106.4106.0+0.4
11 Memphis Grizzlies92494353%100.7100.2+0.5
12 Atlanta Hawks92494353%102.9103.2-0.3
13 Milwaukee Bucks92474551%102.3102.6-0.3
14 Miami Heat90454550%103.3101.8+1.5
15 Chicago Bulls92464650%102.9102.3+0.6
16 Indiana Pacers92454749%105.4105.7-0.3
17 Portland Trail Blazers92454749%107.2108.2-1.0
18 Denver Nuggets90444649%111.1110.5+0.5
19 Detroit Pistons88404845%100.8101.6-0.7
20 Charlotte Hornets89395044%103.9104.2-0.4
21 Minnesota Timberwolves89365340%105.2105.7-0.5
22 New Orleans Pelicans88355340%104.4106.7-2.3
23 New York Knicks88355340%104.6107.9-3.3
24 Dallas Mavericks89355439%97.6101.0-3.4
25 Sacramento Kings87345339%102.7106.6-3.8
26 Orlando Magic89315835%100.9107.5-6.6
27 Philadelphia 76ers89305934%102.0108.1-6.1
28 Phoenix Suns88286032%107.4112.6-5.2
29 Los Angeles Lakers90286231%104.7111.1-6.4
30 Brooklyn Nets88216724%105.4112.4-7.0
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 -).

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Oklahoma City Thunder26321932109
Houston Rockets22321940113
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