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Orlando Magic vs Houston Rockets Result & Analysis

Date: Sat 26 Feb 2022
Tip-off: 00:00
Final 119-111
27-33 31-18 28-32 33-28
Position#29
Record13-47
FormWLLLL
Points / game103.3
Allowed / game112.0
vs
Position#30
Record15-43
FormLLLLL
Points / game108.5
Allowed / game118.1
USANBA· Amway Center
NBA2021-22
Meetings · Orlando Magic v Houston Rockets
24 Jan 2027
ORL v HOU
upcoming
26 Feb 2026
ORL108
HOU113
19 Mar 2025
ORL108
HOU116
25 Oct 2023
ORL116
HOU86
07 Nov 2022
ORL127
HOU134
25 Feb 2022
ORL119
HOU111
18 Apr 2021
ORL110
HOU114
13 Dec 2019
ORL107
HOU130
13 Jan 2019
ORL116
HOU109
03 Jan 2018
ORL98
HOU116
06 Jan 2017
ORL93
HOU100
23 Dec 2015
ORL104
HOU101
14 Jan 2015
ORL120
HOU113
05 Mar 2014
ORL89
HOU101
01 Mar 2013
ORL110
HOU118
26 Dec 2011
ORL104
HOU95
07 Jan 2011
ORL110
HOU95
23 Dec 2009
ORL102
HOU87
22 Nov 2008
ORL95
HOU100
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

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

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Orlando MagicUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormMagic
Date
Competition
Dallas Mavericks
#7
W
110-108
110
108
+2
105avg 93
H31/01
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#13
L
115-126
115
126
-11
109avg 93
A02/02
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#26
W
119-118
119
118
+1
115avg 93
A03/02
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#3
L
115-135
115
135
-20
102avg 93
H05/02
NBA
Boston Celtics
#6
L
83-116
83
116
-33
69avg 93
H06/02
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#25
W
113-95
113
95
+18
116avg 93
A09/02
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
L
99-114
99
114
-15
90avg 93
A12/02
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#1
L
105-132
105
132
-27
95avg 93
A13/02
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#11
L
111-121
111
121
-10
100avg 93
A15/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#17
L
109-130
109
130
-21
95avg 93
H17/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
23-34
41-25
27-29
19-20
33-34
30-36
31-33
21-23
28-34
25-33
33-21
33-30
24-37
32-39
25-32
34-27
15-21
24-28
22-29
22-38
32-28
30-19
21-32
30-16
12-28
27-16
35-33
25-37
26-36
27-31
25-33
27-32
14-29
26-24
30-32
41-36
25-37
28-35
29-32
27-26
227.4Avg total
107.9Scored
119.5Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (60)103.3112.0215.3-8.622%
Season at home (26)101.8112.4214.2-10.719%
Season away (34)104.5111.6216.1-7.124%
Last 10 (10)107.9119.5227.4-11.630%
Last 5 (5)107.4118.4225.8-11.020%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (26)105.6114.1219.7-8.523%
vs Similar ◀ (4)103.098.2201.2+4.850%
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Houston Rockets) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Houston RocketsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormRockets
Date
Competition
Portland Trail Blazers
#25
L
110-125
110
125
-15
104avg 98
H29/01
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
108-122
108
122
-14
96avg 98
H01/02
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#14
W
115-104
115
104
+11
105avg 98
H03/02
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#22
L
106-131
106
131
-25
88avg 98
A05/02
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
L
107-120
107
120
-13
98avg 98
H07/02
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
L
97-110
97
110
-13
82avg 98
A09/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#10
L
120-139
120
139
-19
113avg 98
H11/02
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
L
101-135
101
135
-34
86avg 98
A15/02
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#1
L
121-124
121
124
-3
109avg 98
A17/02
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#18
L
111-142
111
142
-31
100avg 98
A18/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
20-32
33-34
32-25
25-34
25-23
27-38
26-26
30-35
32-31
32-22
26-30
25-21
25-33
29-24
23-40
29-34
21-26
33-23
23-38
30-33
30-35
23-29
23-22
21-24
41-37
23-36
28-31
28-35
24-36
29-42
25-22
23-35
32-27
35-32
28-30
26-35
27-36
32-35
20-36
32-35
234.8Avg total
109.6Scored
125.2Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (58)108.5118.1226.6-9.726%
Season at home (26)109.9117.9227.8-8.031%
Season away (32)107.3118.3225.7-11.022%
Last 10 (10)109.6125.2234.8-15.610%
Last 5 (5)110.0130.0240.0-20.00%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (26)110.0123.8233.8-13.815%
vs Similar ◀ (4)114.5117.5232.0-3.050%
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Similar. 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

-11-5+0+5+11Q1Q1: -8.6-8.6Q1: -3.9-3.9Q2Q2: +0.4+0.4Q2: -1.9-1.9Q3Q3: -2.8-2.8Q3: -4.6-4.6Q4Q4: -0.6-0.6Q4: -5.2-5.2
-11-5+0+5+11Q1Q1: -8.6-8.6Q1: -3.9-3.9Q2Q2: +0.4+0.4Q2: -1.9-1.9Q3Q3: -2.8-2.8Q3: -4.6-4.6Q4Q4: -0.6-0.6Q4: -5.2-5.2
Orlando MagicHouston 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
Orlando MagicLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Dallas Mavericks
#7
W
64-59
64
59
+5
H31/01
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#13
L
63-70
63
70
-7
A02/02
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#26
L
53-67
53
67
-14
A03/02
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#3
L
56-76
56
76
-20
H05/02
NBA
Boston Celtics
#6
L
39-49
39
49
-10
H06/02
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#25
W
62-47
62
47
+15
A09/02
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
L
39-44
39
44
-5
A12/02
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#1
L
53-67
53
67
-14
A13/02
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#11
L
40-53
40
53
-13
A15/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#17
L
53-72
53
72
-19
H17/02
NBA
112.6Avg total
52.2Scored
60.4Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)50.254.2104.4-4.030%-
Last 30 at home (14)52.156.8108.9-4.736%-
Last 30 away (16)48.651.9100.4-3.325%-
Last 10 (10)52.260.4112.6-8.220%-
Last 5 (5)49.456.6106.0-7.220%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (26)49.754.7104.3-5.027%-
vs Similar ◀ (4)53.551.0104.5+2.550%-
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Houston Rockets) is Similar. 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
Portland Trail Blazers
#25
L
53-66
53
66
-13
H29/01
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
52-61
52
61
-9
H01/02
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#14
W
64-53
64
53
+11
H03/02
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#22
L
54-57
54
57
-3
A05/02
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
W
54-49
54
49
+5
H07/02
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
L
53-64
53
64
-11
A09/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#10
L
64-73
64
73
-9
H11/02
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
L
53-78
53
78
-25
A15/02
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#1
W
67-59
67
59
+8
A17/02
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#18
L
59-71
59
71
-12
A18/02
NBA
120.4Avg total
57.3Scored
63.1Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)56.463.8120.3-7.420%-
Last 30 at home (13)55.966.2122.1-10.215%-
Last 30 away (17)56.862.1118.9-5.224%-
Last 10 (10)57.363.1120.4-5.830%-
Last 5 (5)59.269.0128.2-9.820%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (26)56.364.4120.7-8.219%-
vs Similar ◀ (4)57.560.0117.5-2.525%-
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Orlando Magictheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Orlando Magic: 107.9 points a game scored
🏀🏀50%
🏀🏀🏀36%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers54.0 pts a game · 50% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers38.7 pts a game · 36% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.2 pts a game · 14% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.2 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers51.727.0
52.2%
53.1%54.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers37.612.9
34.3%
35.3%38.7
🏀 Free throws18.715.2
81.3%
77.4%15.2
They take 89.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 37.6 of them are 3-pointers, so 42% of their shots are threes (league average: 40%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Houston Rocketstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Houston Rockets: 109.6 points a game scored
🏀🏀45%
🏀🏀🏀37%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers49.8 pts a game · 45% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers40.2 pts a game · 37% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.6 pts a game · 18% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.2 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers45.124.9
55.2%
53.1%49.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers40.013.4
33.5%
35.3%40.2
🏀 Free throws27.419.6
71.5%
77.4%19.6
They take 85.1 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 40.0 of them are 3-pointers, so 47% of their shots are threes (league average: 40%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 26 Feb 2022 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Orlando Magic
LLLLWLLWLW
Houston Rockets
LLLLLLLWLL
#29
League position
#30
-11.2
Net rating
-15.3
104.3
Offensive rating
107.4
115.5
Defensive rating
122.7
51.9%
Effective FG%
52.9%
54.6%
Opp. effective FG%
61.9%
13.3%
Turnover %
16.0%
17.5%
Off. rebound %
23.5%
0.21
Free-throw rate
0.32
34.3%
3-point %
33.5%
65.4%
Assist %
61.9%
30%
Form (last 10/10)
10%

Profile

Offence104.3 · 107.4Defence115.5 · 122.7Shooting51.9% · 52.9%3-point %34.3% · 33.5%Ball care13.3% · 16.0%Off. rebounds17.5% · 23.5%Free throws0.21 · 0.32Form (last 10/10)30% · 10%
■ Orlando Magic   ■ 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

Head-to-head record
2
Orlando Magic wins
8
Houston Rockets wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
17/02/22HAtlanta Hawks109-130
15/02/22ADenver Nuggets111-121
13/02/22APhoenix Suns105-132
12/02/22AUtah Jazz99-114
09/02/22APortland Trail Blazers113-95
06/02/22HBoston Celtics83-116
05/02/22HMemphis Grizzlies115-135
03/02/22AIndiana Pacers119-118
02/02/22AChicago Bulls115-126
31/01/22HDallas Mavericks110-108
DateH/AOpponentScore
18/02/22ALos Angeles Clippers111-142
17/02/22APhoenix Suns121-124
15/02/22AUtah Jazz101-135
11/02/22HToronto Raptors120-139
09/02/22ANew Orleans Pelicans97-110
07/02/22HNew Orleans Pelicans107-120
05/02/22ASan Antonio Spurs106-131
03/02/22HCleveland Cavaliers115-104
01/02/22HGolden State Warriors108-122
29/01/22HPortland Trail Blazers110-125

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Orlando Magic
NBA 2021-22
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLLLL22%
HomeWWLLL19%
AwayWWLLL24%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games602634
Win %22%19%24%
Points / game103.3101.8104.5
Allowed / game112.0112.4111.6
Point differential-8.6-10.7-7.1
Avg total215.3214.2216.1
Over main line---
Win by 10+7%8%6%
Close games (≤5 pts) won25% (12)67% (3)11% (9)
Overtime %2%0%3%
Houston Rockets
NBA 2021-22
Recent: 1 Wins / 9 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLLL26%
HomeLLWLL31%
AwayLLLLL22%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games582632
Win %26%31%22%
Points / game108.5109.9107.3
Allowed / game118.1117.9118.3
Point differential-9.7-8.0-11.0
Avg total226.6227.8225.7
Over main line---
Win by 10+9%19%0%
Close games (≤5 pts) won64% (11)100% (3)50% (8)
Overtime %2%4%0%
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 Phoenix Suns59491083%113.8105.5+8.3
2 Golden State Warriors60431772%111.0103.5+7.4
3 Memphis Grizzlies61412067%113.8109.1+4.7
4 Chicago Bulls60392165%112.6110.3+2.3
5 Miami Heat59382164%108.9104.4+4.5
6 Utah Jazz58362262%113.7106.9+6.9
7 Philadelphia 76ers58352360%107.5106.0+1.6
8 Milwaukee Bucks60362460%113.2109.8+3.4
9 Cleveland Cavaliers59352459%106.6102.6+4.0
10 Dallas Mavericks59352459%106.6103.3+3.4
11 Denver Nuggets59342558%110.2107.8+2.4
12 Boston Celtics61352657%109.2103.5+5.7
13 Toronto Raptors57322556%108.7106.9+1.8
14 Minnesota Timberwolves60322853%113.3111.8+1.5
15 Brooklyn Nets60312952%110.7111.1-0.4
16 Los Angeles Clippers61303149%106.9107.7-0.8
17 Charlotte Hornets60293148%113.8114.7-0.9
18 Atlanta Hawks59283147%112.2111.8+0.4
19 Los Angeles Lakers58273147%110.9112.4-1.5
20 Washington Wizards58273147%107.1109.8-2.8
21 New York Knicks59253442%105.1106.6-1.5
22 Portland Trail Blazers60253542%108.0112.4-4.4
23 San Antonio Spurs59233639%111.8111.7+0.1
24 New Orleans Pelicans59233639%106.3109.5-3.2
25 Sacramento Kings61223936%109.9115.1-5.2
26 Indiana Pacers60204033%109.3112.0-2.6
27 Oklahoma City Thunder59184131%101.3108.1-6.9
28 Houston Rockets58154326%108.5118.1-9.7
29 Detroit Pistons59144524%102.6112.4-9.8
30 Orlando Magic60134722%103.3112.0-8.6
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
Orlando Magic27312833119
Houston Rockets33183228111
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