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Washington Wizards vs Houston Rockets Result & Analysis

Date: Tue 16 Feb 2021
Tip-off: 00:00
Final 131-119
38-34 34-35 28-20 31-30
Position#18
Record8-19
FormLWLLW
Points / game111.1
Allowed / game117.4
Washington Wizards 🏆
USA
vs
Houston Rockets
USA
Position#30
Record14-16
FormLLLLL
Points / game109.5
Allowed / game109.3
USANBA· Capital One Arena
NBA2020-21
Meetings · Washington Wizards v Houston Rockets
15 Nov 2026
WAS v HOU
upcoming
02 Mar 2026
WAS118
HOU123
07 Jan 2025
WAS112
HOU135
19 Mar 2024
WAS114
HOU137
09 Apr 2023
WAS109
HOU114
05 Jan 2022
WAS111
HOU114
15 Feb 2021
WAS131
HOU119
30 Oct 2019
WAS158
HOU159
26 Nov 2018
WAS135
HOU131
29 Dec 2017
WAS121
HOU103
07 Nov 2016
WAS106
HOU114
09 Dec 2015
WAS103
HOU109
29 Mar 2015
WAS91
HOU99
11 Jan 2014
WAS107
HOU114
23 Feb 2013
WAS105
HOU103
16 Jan 2012
WAS106
HOU114
10 Nov 2010
WAS98
HOU91
09 Mar 2010
WAS88
HOU96
21 Nov 2008
WAS91
HOU103
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Washington Wizards 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

Washington WizardsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormWizards
Date
Competition
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
100-116
100
116
-16
83avg 99
H30/01
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#4
W
149-146
149
146
+3
129avg 99
H01/02
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
L
121-132
121
132
-11
122avg 99
H03/02
NBA
Miami Heat
#15
W
103-100
103
100
+3
94avg 99
A04/02
NBA
Miami Heat
#15
L
95-122
95
122
-27
78avg 99
A06/02
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#21
L
97-119
97
119
-22
84avg 99
A07/02
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
W
105-101
105
101
+4
no box
A09/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
L
115-137
115
137
-22
no box
H11/02
NBA
New York Knicks
#11
L
91-109
91
109
-18
77avg 99
H13/02
NBA
Boston Celtics
#16
W
104-91
104
91
+13
101avg 99
H14/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
22-31
28-30
21-28
29-27
28-38
37-33
36-37
48-38
23-40
40-35
27-31
31-26
31-34
24-31
22-17
26-18
27-40
16-31
27-35
25-16
31-34
21-35
21-33
24-17
24-27
34-21
25-30
22-23
28-40
33-34
32-29
22-34
23-30
19-23
22-26
27-30
29-22
26-21
34-24
15-24
225.3Avg total
108.0Scored
117.3Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (27)111.1117.4228.5-6.430%
Season at home (14)113.4118.4231.7-5.029%
Season away (13)108.6116.5225.1-7.831%
Last 10 (10)108.0117.3225.3-9.340%
Last 5 (5)102.4111.4213.8-9.040%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (10)116.0119.4235.4-3.440%
vs Similar (17)107.6115.1222.8-7.529%
vs Weaker ◀ (3)107.0119.0226.0-12.00%
This opponent (Houston Rockets) is Weaker. 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
#12
W
104-101
104
101
+3
92avg 102
H29/01
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
W
126-112
126
112
+14
123avg 102
A31/01
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#27
W
136-106
136
106
+30
130avg 102
A02/02
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#27
L
87-104
87
104
-17
74avg 102
A04/02
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#14
W
115-103
115
103
+12
110avg 102
A05/02
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#22
L
106-111
106
111
-5
94avg 102
H07/02
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#21
L
94-119
94
119
-25
no box
A09/02
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
L
101-130
101
130
-29
no box
A10/02
NBA
Miami Heat
#15
L
94-101
94
101
-7
84avg 102
H12/02
NBA
New York Knicks
#11
L
99-121
99
121
-22
84avg 102
A14/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
17-32
36-18
33-27
18-24
27-35
48-22
24-27
27-28
48-24
25-30
29-22
34-30
25-30
18-24
15-27
29-23
27-27
33-20
27-23
28-33
23-29
24-22
30-33
29-27
27-32
33-32
27-26
7-29
25-30
25-33
31-29
20-38
29-19
24-28
10-28
31-26
25-30
22-33
28-24
24-34
217.0Avg total
106.2Scored
110.8Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (30)109.5109.3218.8+0.247%
Season at home (13)108.6105.2213.8+3.554%
Season away (17)110.2112.5222.7-2.241%
Last 10 (10)106.2110.8217.0-4.640%
Last 5 (5)98.8116.4215.2-17.60%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (24)108.5111.0219.5-2.538%
vs Similar (6)113.7102.5216.2+11.283%
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Washington Wizards) 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

-9-4+0+4+9Q1Q1: -7.0-7.0Q1: -1.5-1.5Q2Q2: -1.6-1.6Q2: +2.6+2.6Q3Q3: -2.3-2.3Q3: -1.2-1.2Q4Q4: +1.6+1.6Q4: -4.5-4.5
-9-4+0+4+9Q1Q1: -7.0-7.0Q1: -1.5-1.5Q2Q2: -1.6-1.6Q2: +2.6+2.6Q3Q3: -2.3-2.3Q3: -1.2-1.2Q4Q4: +1.6+1.6Q4: -4.5-4.5
Washington WizardsHouston 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
Washington WizardsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
50-61
50
61
-11
H30/01
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#4
L
65-71
65
71
-6
H01/02
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
L
63-75
63
75
-12
H03/02
NBA
Miami Heat
#15
L
55-65
55
65
-10
A04/02
NBA
Miami Heat
#15
L
43-71
43
71
-28
A06/02
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#21
L
52-69
52
69
-17
A07/02
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
W
58-48
58
48
+10
A09/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
L
61-74
61
74
-13
H11/02
NBA
New York Knicks
#11
L
42-53
42
53
-11
H13/02
NBA
Boston Celtics
#16
W
55-43
55
43
+12
H14/02
NBA
117.4Avg total
54.4Scored
63.0Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)55.761.8117.5-6.123%-
Last 30 at home (15)57.561.0118.5-3.520%-
Last 30 away (15)53.962.5116.5-8.627%-
Last 10 (10)54.463.0117.4-8.620%-
Last 5 (5)53.657.4111.0-3.840%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (10)58.162.6120.7-4.530%-
vs Similar (17)54.161.5115.6-7.524%-
vs Weaker ◀ (3)57.060.3117.3-3.30%-
This opponent (Houston Rockets) is Weaker. 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
#12
W
53-50
53
50
+3
H29/01
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
W
75-57
75
57
+18
A31/01
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#27
W
73-54
73
54
+19
A02/02
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#27
L
43-54
43
54
-11
A04/02
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#14
W
60-47
60
47
+13
A05/02
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#22
L
47-51
47
51
-4
H07/02
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#21
L
60-64
60
64
-4
A09/02
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
L
50-63
50
63
-13
A10/02
NBA
Miami Heat
#15
W
53-47
53
47
+6
H12/02
NBA
New York Knicks
#11
L
47-63
47
63
-16
A14/02
NBA
111.1Avg total
56.1Scored
55.0Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)56.755.8112.5+0.957%-
Last 30 at home (13)54.555.1109.5-0.654%-
Last 30 away (17)58.556.4114.8+2.159%-
Last 10 (10)56.155.0111.1+1.150%-
Last 5 (5)51.457.6109.0-6.220%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (24)55.956.8112.7-0.954%-
vs Similar (6)60.051.8111.8+8.267%-
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Washington Wizards) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Washington Wizardstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Washington Wizards: 107.8 points a game scored
🏀🏀52%
🏀🏀🏀28%
🏀20%
🏀🏀 2-pointers55.6 pts a game · 52% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers30.3 pts a game · 28% of the points
🏀 Free throws21.9 pts a game · 20% of the points
League average for comparison: 111.8 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers54.227.8
51.3%
52.8%55.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers34.810.1
29.0%
36.6%30.3
🏀 Free throws27.921.9
78.5%
77.7%21.9
They take 89.0 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 34.8 of them are 3-pointers, so 39% 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: 105.8 points a game scored
🏀🏀43%
🏀🏀🏀43%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers45.4 pts a game · 43% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers45.9 pts a game · 43% of the points
🏀 Free throws14.5 pts a game · 14% of the points
League average for comparison: 111.8 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers43.622.7
52.1%
52.8%45.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers45.715.3
33.5%
36.6%45.9
🏀 Free throws19.114.5
75.9%
77.7%14.5
They take 89.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 45.7 of them are 3-pointers, so 51% 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 16 Feb 2021 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Washington Wizards
WLLWLLWLWL
Houston Rockets
LLLLLWLWWW
#18
League position
#30
-8.9
Net rating
-4.9
103.6
Offensive rating
103.3
112.6
Defensive rating
108.2
48.3%
Effective FG%
51.1%
53.4%
Opp. effective FG%
52.9%
13.2%
Turnover %
12.7%
22.1%
Off. rebound %
18.1%
0.31
Free-throw rate
0.21
29.0%
3-point %
33.5%
58.8%
Assist %
61.6%
40%
Form (last 10/10)
40%

Profile

Offence103.6 · 103.3Defence112.6 · 108.2Shooting48.3% · 51.1%3-point %29.0% · 33.5%Ball care13.2% · 12.7%Off. rebounds22.1% · 18.1%Free throws0.31 · 0.21Form (last 10/10)40% · 40%
■ Washington Wizards   ■ 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
Washington Wizards wins
7
Houston Rockets wins
DateGameScore
27/01/21Houston Rockets v Washington Wizards107-88
31/10/19Washington Wizards v Houston Rockets158-159
20/12/18Houston Rockets v Washington Wizards136-118
27/11/18Washington Wizards v Houston Rockets135-131 OT
04/04/18Houston Rockets v Washington Wizards120-104
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
Washington Wizardslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
14/02/21HBoston Celtics104-91
13/02/21HNew York Knicks91-109
11/02/21HToronto Raptors115-137
09/02/21AChicago Bulls105-101
07/02/21ACharlotte Hornets97-119
06/02/21AMiami Heat95-122
04/02/21AMiami Heat103-100
03/02/21HPortland Trail Blazers121-132
01/02/21HBrooklyn Nets149-146
30/01/21HAtlanta Hawks100-116
Houston Rocketslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
14/02/21ANew York Knicks99-121
12/02/21HMiami Heat94-101
10/02/21ANew Orleans Pelicans101-130
09/02/21ACharlotte Hornets94-119
07/02/21HSan Antonio Spurs106-111
05/02/21AMemphis Grizzlies115-103
04/02/21AOklahoma City Thunder87-104
02/02/21AOklahoma City Thunder136-106
31/01/21ANew Orleans Pelicans126-112
29/01/21HPortland Trail Blazers104-101

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Washington Wizards
NBA 2020-21
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWLLW30%
HomeWLLLW29%
AwayLWLLW31%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games271413
Win %30%29%31%
Points / game111.1113.4108.6
Allowed / game117.4118.4116.5
Point differential-6.4-5.0-7.8
Avg total228.5231.7225.1
Over main line---
Win by 10+11%14%8%
Close games (≤5 pts) won56% (9)50% (4)60% (5)
Overtime %0%0%0%
Houston Rockets
NBA 2020-21
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLLL47%
HomeLWWLL54%
AwayLWLLL41%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games301317
Win %47%54%41%
Points / game109.5108.6110.2
Allowed / game109.3105.2112.5
Point differential+0.2+3.5-2.2
Avg total218.8213.8222.7
Over main line---
Win by 10+30%31%29%
Close games (≤5 pts) won57% (7)67% (3)50% (4)
Overtime %3%0%6%
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 Utah Jazz3025583%115.3105.2+10.1
2 Los Angeles Lakers3225778%112.7105.3+7.3
3 Philadelphia 76ers2920969%113.9110.3+3.6
4 Los Angeles Clippers31201165%114.0108.6+5.4
5 Brooklyn Nets30181260%120.6116.4+4.2
6 Denver Nuggets29171259%116.0109.8+6.2
7 Phoenix Suns30171357%109.9108.1+1.8
8 Portland Trail Blazers30171357%114.2115.8-1.6
9 Memphis Grizzlies26141254%112.4110.6+1.8
10 Milwaukee Bucks30161453%119.6113.6+6.0
11 Golden State Warriors30161453%113.6112.9+0.8
12 San Antonio Spurs30161453%110.4112.4-1.9
13 New York Knicks32161650%102.9101.6+1.4
14 Dallas Mavericks31151648%113.8114.6-0.8
15 Toronto Raptors30141647%113.4111.7+1.7
16 Indiana Pacers30141647%112.0111.1+0.9
17 Houston Rockets30141647%109.5109.3+0.2
18 Sacramento Kings30141647%113.0118.1-5.1
19 New Orleans Pelicans28131546%113.7113.3+0.4
20 Boston Celtics28131546%108.9109.4-0.5
21 Chicago Bulls29131645%114.0114.7-0.7
22 Charlotte Hornets32141844%111.4112.0-0.7
23 Atlanta Hawks30131743%112.8113.0-0.2
24 Miami Heat28121643%106.1109.6-3.5
25 Oklahoma City Thunder29121741%107.8113.1-5.4
26 Orlando Magic32122038%106.1112.5-6.4
27 Cleveland Cavaliers32122038%103.6111.8-8.2
28 Detroit Pistons31102132%107.0110.2-3.2
29 Washington Wizards2781930%111.1117.4-6.4
30 Minnesota Timberwolves3082227%108.7116.0-7.4
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
Washington Wizards38342831131
Houston Rockets34352030119
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