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Utah Jazz vs Houston Rockets Result & Analysis

Date: Sun 23 Feb 2020
Tip-off: 02:00
Final 110-120
36-38 30-24 19-38 25-20
Position#8
Record36-19
FormWWWWL
Points / game111.1
Allowed / game107.3
vs
Position#11
Record35-20
FormWLLWW
Points / game118.5
Allowed / game114.3
USANBA· Vivint Smart Home Arena
NBA2019-20
Meetings · Utah Jazz v Houston Rockets
10 Mar 2027
UTA v HOU
upcoming
09 Feb 2027
UTA v HOU
upcoming
01 Dec 2025
UTA133
HOU125
30 Nov 2025
UTA101
HOU129
27 Mar 2025
UTA110
HOU121
22 Feb 2025
UTA124
HOU115
11 Apr 2024
UTA124
HOU121
29 Mar 2024
UTA100
HOU101
26 Oct 2022
UTA109
HOU101
14 Feb 2022
UTA135
HOU101
19 Jan 2022
UTA111
HOU116
08 May 2021
UTA124
HOU116
12 Mar 2021
UTA114
HOU99
22 Feb 2020
UTA110
HOU120
27 Jan 2020
UTA117
HOU126
22 Apr 2019
UTA107
HOU91
20 Apr 2019
UTA101
HOU104
02 Feb 2019
UTA98
HOU125
06 Dec 2018
UTA118
HOU91
06 May 2018
UTA87
HOU100
04 May 2018
UTA92
HOU113
26 Feb 2018
UTA85
HOU96
07 Dec 2017
UTA101
HOU112
29 Nov 2016
UTA120
HOU101
23 Feb 2016
UTA117
HOU114
04 Jan 2016
UTA91
HOU93
12 Mar 2015
UTA109
HOU91
29 Oct 2014
UTA93
HOU104
02 Dec 2013
UTA109
HOU103
02 Nov 2013
UTA93
HOU104
28 Jan 2013
UTA80
HOU125
19 Nov 2012
UTA102
HOU91
29 Feb 2012
UTA104
HOU83
02 Feb 2011
UTA96
HOU97
27 Feb 2010
UTA133
HOU110
02 Nov 2009
UTA96
HOU113
24 Mar 2009
UTA99
HOU86
04 Mar 2009
UTA101
HOU94
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Utah Jazz 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

Utah JazzUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormJazz
Date
Competition
Houston Rockets
#11
L
117-126
117
126
-9
108avg 105
H28/01
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#17
L
120-127
120
127
-7
104avg 105
A30/01
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#9
L
100-106
100
106
-6
92avg 105
A31/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#18
L
107-124
107
124
-17
89avg 105
A02/02
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#9
L
95-98
95
98
-3
84avg 105
H06/02
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#18
W
117-114
117
114
+3
111avg 105
H08/02
NBA
Houston Rockets
#11
W
114-113
114
113
+1
111avg 105
A10/02
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#12
W
123-119
123
119
+4
126avg 105
A11/02
NBA
Miami Heat
#7
W
116-101
116
101
+15
114avg 105
H13/02
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#17
L
104-113
104
113
-9
100avg 105
H22/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
20-28
26-31
29-28
42-39
29-37
33-33
32-28
26-29
23-21
25-22
22-33
30-30
34-33
19-30
30-31
24-30
32-25
25-24
18-23
20-26
32-38
26-34
30-17
29-25
25-33
29-25
27-25
33-30
32-24
39-26
29-34
23-35
25-28
22-24
32-22
37-27
21-27
25-38
29-28
29-20
225.4Avg total
111.3Scored
114.1Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (55)111.1107.3218.5+3.865%
Season at home (26)111.3104.5215.7+6.877%
Season away (29)111.0109.9220.9+1.255%
Last 10 (10)111.3114.1225.4-2.840%
Last 5 (5)114.8112.0226.8+2.880%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar ◀ (14)114.5112.6227.1+1.950%
vs Weaker (16)115.1104.1219.2+11.194%
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
Utah Jazz
#8
W
126-117
126
117
+9
109avg 106
A28/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#18
L
112-125
112
125
-13
95avg 106
A30/01
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#12
W
128-121
128
121
+7
112avg 106
H01/02
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#19
W
117-109
117
109
+8
96avg 106
H02/02
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#22
W
125-110
125
110
+15
111avg 106
H05/02
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#1
W
121-111
121
111
+10
110avg 106
A07/02
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#14
L
91-127
91
127
-36
67avg 106
A08/02
NBA
Utah Jazz
#8
L
113-114
113
114
-1
94avg 106
H10/02
NBA
Boston Celtics
#5
W
116-105
116
105
+11
108avg 106
H12/02
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#30
W
135-105
135
105
+30
132avg 106
A21/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
28-20
31-26
28-29
39-42
36-30
24-41
22-26
30-28
35-28
30-32
36-25
27-36
30-28
35-32
27-33
25-16
22-34
40-29
30-25
33-22
28-29
35-34
34-30
24-18
26-46
29-19
18-32
18-30
33-25
25-29
25-27
30-33
23-19
24-30
31-22
38-34
38-17
34-33
37-27
26-28
232.8Avg total
118.4Scored
114.4Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (55)118.5114.3232.8+4.264%
Season at home (27)119.2111.4230.6+7.770%
Season away (28)117.8117.0234.8+0.857%
Last 10 (10)118.4114.4232.8+4.070%
Last 5 (5)115.2112.4227.6+2.860%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar ◀ (17)116.4115.1231.4+1.359%
vs Weaker (13)117.1112.8229.8+4.362%
This opponent (Utah Jazz) 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

-3-2+0+2+3Q1Q1: -2.1-2.1Q1: +2.3+2.3Q2Q2: -1.8-1.8Q2: +0.2+0.2Q3Q3: +0.9+0.9Q3: +1.2+1.2Q4Q4: +0.2+0.2Q4: +0.3+0.3
-3-2+0+2+3Q1Q1: -2.1-2.1Q1: +2.3+2.3Q2Q2: -1.8-1.8Q2: +0.2+0.2Q3Q3: +0.9+0.9Q3: +1.2+1.2Q4Q4: +0.2+0.2Q4: +0.3+0.3
Utah JazzHouston 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
Utah JazzLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Houston Rockets
#11
L
46-59
46
59
-13
H28/01
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#17
L
62-70
62
70
-8
A30/01
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#9
W
48-43
48
43
+5
A31/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#18
L
53-63
53
63
-10
A02/02
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#9
W
57-49
57
49
+8
H06/02
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#18
L
58-72
58
72
-14
H08/02
NBA
Houston Rockets
#11
L
54-58
54
58
-4
A10/02
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#12
W
71-50
71
50
+21
A11/02
NBA
Miami Heat
#7
L
47-52
47
52
-5
H13/02
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#17
L
46-65
46
65
-19
H22/02
NBA
112.3Avg total
54.2Scored
58.1Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)55.854.2110.0+1.643%-
Last 30 at home (14)54.952.4107.4+2.550%-
Last 30 away (16)56.555.8112.2+0.838%-
Last 10 (10)54.258.1112.3-3.930%-
Last 5 (5)55.259.4114.6-4.220%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar ◀ (14)55.156.0111.1-0.936%-
vs Weaker (16)56.352.6108.9+3.750%-
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
Utah Jazz
#8
W
59-46
59
46
+13
A28/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#18
L
60-71
60
71
-11
A30/01
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#12
W
65-60
65
60
+5
H01/02
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#19
W
65-60
65
60
+5
H02/02
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#22
L
62-63
62
63
-1
H05/02
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#1
D
63-63
63
63
+0
A07/02
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#14
L
55-65
55
65
-10
A08/02
NBA
Utah Jazz
#8
W
58-54
58
54
+4
H10/02
NBA
Boston Celtics
#5
L
47-49
47
49
-2
H12/02
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#30
W
72-50
72
50
+22
A21/02
NBA
118.7Avg total
60.6Scored
58.1Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)60.858.6119.5+2.260%-
Last 30 at home (15)59.155.9115.1+3.267%-
Last 30 away (15)62.561.3123.9+1.253%-
Last 10 (10)60.658.1118.7+2.550%-
Last 5 (5)59.056.2115.2+2.840%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar ◀ (17)60.357.4117.7+2.965%-
vs Weaker (13)61.560.2121.8+1.354%-
This opponent (Utah Jazz) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Utah Jazztheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Utah Jazz: 111.3 points a game scored
🏀🏀47%
🏀🏀🏀38%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers52.0 pts a game · 47% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers42.3 pts a game · 38% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.0 pts a game · 15% of the points
League average for comparison: 111.4 points a game
51%
33%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers48.026.0
54.2%
52.3%52.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers36.914.1
38.2%
35.7%42.3
🏀 Free throws22.417.0
75.9%
77.2%17.0
They take 84.9 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 36.9 of them are 3-pointers, so 43% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Houston Rocketstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Houston Rockets: 118.4 points a game scored
🏀🏀39%
🏀🏀🏀44%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers45.8 pts a game · 39% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers51.6 pts a game · 44% of the points
🏀 Free throws21.0 pts a game · 18% of the points
League average for comparison: 111.4 points a game
51%
33%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers43.322.9
52.9%
52.3%45.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers46.917.2
36.7%
35.7%51.6
🏀 Free throws25.421.0
82.7%
77.2%21.0
They take 90.2 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 46.9 of them are 3-pointers, so 52% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). 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 Feb 2020 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Utah Jazz
LWWWWLLLLL
Houston Rockets
WWLLWWWWLW
#8
League position
#11
-2.8
Net rating
+3.8
110.4
Offensive rating
112.8
113.1
Defensive rating
109.0
55.5%
Effective FG%
54.0%
54.0%
Opp. effective FG%
55.6%
14.9%
Turnover %
10.7%
20.6%
Off. rebound %
16.4%
0.26
Free-throw rate
0.28
38.2%
3-point %
36.7%
56.4%
Assist %
52.6%
40%
Form (last 10/10)
70%

Profile

Offence110.4 · 112.8Defence113.1 · 109.0Shooting55.5% · 54.0%3-point %38.2% · 36.7%Ball care14.9% · 10.7%Off. rebounds20.6% · 16.4%Free throws0.26 · 0.28Form (last 10/10)40% · 70%
■ Utah Jazz   ■ 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
3
Utah Jazz wins
7
Houston Rockets wins
Utah Jazzlast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
22/02/20HSan Antonio Spurs104-113
13/02/20HMiami Heat116-101
11/02/20ADallas Mavericks123-119
10/02/20AHouston Rockets114-113
08/02/20HPortland Trail Blazers117-114
06/02/20HDenver Nuggets95-98
02/02/20APortland Trail Blazers107-124
31/01/20ADenver Nuggets100-106
30/01/20ASan Antonio Spurs120-127
28/01/20HHouston Rockets117-126
DateH/AOpponentScore
21/02/20AGolden State Warriors135-105
12/02/20HBoston Celtics116-105
10/02/20HUtah Jazz113-114
08/02/20APhoenix Suns91-127
07/02/20ALos Angeles Lakers121-111
05/02/20HCharlotte Hornets125-110
02/02/20HNew Orleans Pelicans117-109
01/02/20HDallas Mavericks128-121
30/01/20APortland Trail Blazers112-125
28/01/20AUtah Jazz126-117

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Utah Jazz
NBA 2019-20
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWWL65%
HomeLLWWL77%
AwayLLLWW55%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games552629
Win %65%77%55%
Points / game111.1111.3111.0
Allowed / game107.3104.5109.9
Point differential+3.8+6.8+1.2
Avg total218.5215.7220.9
Over main line---
Win by 10+29%35%24%
Close games (≤5 pts) won72% (18)88% (8)60% (10)
Overtime %2%0%3%
Houston Rockets
NBA 2019-20
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLLWW64%
HomeWWWLW70%
AwayWLWLW57%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games552728
Win %64%70%57%
Points / game118.5119.2117.8
Allowed / game114.3111.4117.0
Point differential+4.2+7.7+0.8
Avg total232.8230.6234.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+31%37%25%
Close games (≤5 pts) won50% (10)50% (6)50% (4)
Overtime %2%0%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 Milwaukee Bucks5648886%119.7107.3+12.4
2 Los Angeles Lakers54421278%114.8107.3+7.5
3 Toronto Raptors56411573%113.0106.5+6.5
4 Boston Celtics55391671%113.3106.4+6.9
5 Denver Nuggets56381868%110.3106.8+3.5
6 Los Angeles Clippers56371966%115.7110.3+5.4
7 Utah Jazz55361965%111.1107.3+3.8
8 Miami Heat56362064%112.1108.7+3.5
9 Houston Rockets55352064%118.5114.3+4.2
10 Philadelphia 76ers57352261%108.5106.4+2.1
11 Oklahoma City Thunder56342261%110.7107.9+2.8
12 Dallas Mavericks57342360%116.4110.4+6.0
13 Indiana Pacers56332359%109.7107.4+2.2
14 Memphis Grizzlies56282850%113.1114.8-1.7
15 Brooklyn Nets55262947%110.5110.6-0.1
16 Portland Trail Blazers57253244%113.4115.5-2.1
17 San Antonio Spurs55243144%113.2114.3-1.1
18 New Orleans Pelicans56243243%116.0117.3-1.3
19 Orlando Magic56243243%104.0105.7-1.8
20 Sacramento Kings56233341%108.4110.9-2.6
21 Phoenix Suns57233440%112.2113.5-1.3
22 Washington Wizards54203437%115.5119.7-4.2
23 Charlotte Hornets56193734%102.6110.0-7.4
24 Chicago Bulls57193833%106.1109.4-3.3
25 Detroit Pistons58193933%107.9110.8-2.9
26 New York Knicks56173930%104.6111.6-7.0
27 Minnesota Timberwolves54163830%112.5116.1-3.7
28 Atlanta Hawks58174129%110.5118.8-8.3
29 Cleveland Cavaliers56154127%106.2115.0-8.8
30 Golden State Warriors56124421%106.3115.1-8.8
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
Utah Jazz36301925110
Houston Rockets38243820120
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