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Washington Wizards vs Houston Rockets Result & Analysis

Date: Tue 19 Mar 2024
Tip-off: 23:00
Final 114-137
36-39 21-21 25-41 32-36
Position#29
Record11-57
FormWLLLL
Points / game113.8
Allowed / game124.0
vs
Position#19
Record32-35
FormWWWWW
Points / game113.2
Allowed / game112.5
USANBA· Capital One Arena (Washington)
NBA2023-24
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 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

Washington WizardsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormWizards
Date
Competition
Los Angeles Lakers
#16
L
131-134 OT
131
134
-3
127avg 105
A01/03
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#7
L
115-140
115
140
-25
103avg 105
A02/03
NBA
Utah Jazz
#23
L
115-127
115
127
-12
103avg 105
A05/03
NBA
Orlando Magic
#14
L
109-119
109
119
-10
98avg 105
H07/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
W
112-100
112
100
+12
112avg 105
H09/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#18
W
110-108
110
108
+2
111avg 105
A10/03
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#24
L
97-109
97
109
-12
85avg 105
A13/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#19
L
119-135
119
135
-16
107avg 105
A15/03
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#20
L
98-127
98
127
-29
85avg 105
A17/03
NBA
Boston Celtics
#1
L
104-130
104
130
-26
94avg 105
H17/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
34-31
35-39
26-29
31-27
30-33
34-46
21-31
30-30
41-35
34-39
26-28
14-25
34-23
31-30
18-31
26-35
24-16
24-29
20-31
44-24
25-27
23-27
33-28
29-26
21-29
21-38
33-25
22-17
31-33
25-42
39-35
24-25
19-32
26-35
24-28
29-32
27-45
26-36
25-27
26-22
233.9Avg total
111.0Scored
122.9Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (68)113.8124.0237.8-10.216%
Season at home (31)113.3123.8237.1-10.513%
Season away (37)114.3124.2238.5-9.919%
Last 10 (10)111.0122.9233.9-11.920%
Last 5 (5)105.6121.8227.4-16.220%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (24)111.0124.5235.4-13.54%
vs Similar (6)114.8114.3229.2+0.550%
vs Weakerno games
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
🔥 FormRockets
Date
Competition
Oklahoma City Thunder
#2
L
95-112
95
112
-17
79avg 105
A28/02
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#9
L
105-110
105
110
-5
86avg 105
A01/03
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#9
W
118-109
118
109
+9
108avg 105
A03/03
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#26
W
114-101
114
101
+13
100avg 105
H06/03
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#7
L
116-122
116
122
-6
108avg 105
H07/03
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#27
W
123-107
123
107
+16
119avg 105
A09/03
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#11
W
112-104
112
104
+8
104avg 105
A10/03
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#26
W
103-101
103
101
+2
94avg 105
A13/03
NBA
Washington Wizards
#29
W
135-119
135
119
+16
134avg 105
H15/03
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#12
W
117-103
117
103
+14
109avg 105
H16/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
29-28
21-32
24-24
21-28
17-33
36-31
22-22
30-24
38-19
16-25
35-35
29-30
26-21
21-32
33-24
34-24
27-19
30-25
29-36
30-42
28-31
27-32
37-24
31-20
23-30
31-29
32-14
26-31
24-30
20-17
32-25
27-29
33-31
42-25
35-39
25-24
34-29
36-25
28-19
19-30
222.6Avg total
113.8Scored
108.8Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (67)113.2112.5225.7+0.848%
Season at home (34)115.7109.6225.3+6.168%
Season away (33)110.7115.5226.2-4.727%
Last 10 (10)113.8108.8222.6+5.070%
Last 5 (5)118.0106.8224.8+11.2100%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (5)103.0121.4224.4-18.40%
vs Similar (14)112.6114.6227.2-1.943%
vs Weaker ◀ (11)120.6112.3232.9+8.464%
This opponent (Washington Wizards) is Weaker. 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

-10-5+0+5+10Q1Q1: -1.8-1.8Q1: +0.8+0.8Q2Q2: -8.2-8.2Q2: +0.7+0.7Q3Q3: -2.8-2.8Q3: +4.5+4.5Q4Q4: +1.2+1.2Q4: -1.0-1.0
-10-5+0+5+10Q1Q1: -1.8-1.8Q1: +0.8+0.8Q2Q2: -8.2-8.2Q2: +0.7+0.7Q3Q3: -2.8-2.8Q3: +4.5+4.5Q4Q4: +1.2+1.2Q4: -1.0-1.0
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
Los Angeles Lakers
#16
L
69-70
69
70
-1
A01/03
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#7
L
64-79
64
79
-15
A02/03
NBA
Utah Jazz
#23
W
75-74
75
74
+1
A05/03
NBA
Orlando Magic
#14
W
65-53
65
53
+12
H07/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
W
48-45
48
45
+3
H09/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#18
L
48-54
48
54
-6
A10/03
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#24
L
42-67
42
67
-25
A13/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#19
L
56-75
56
75
-19
A15/03
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#20
L
45-67
45
67
-22
A17/03
NBA
Boston Celtics
#1
L
53-81
53
81
-28
H17/03
NBA
123.0Avg total
56.5Scored
66.5Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)57.263.9121.1-6.723%-
Last 30 at home (15)57.561.9119.5-4.427%-
Last 30 away (15)56.965.9122.8-8.920%-
Last 10 (10)56.566.5123.0-10.030%-
Last 5 (5)48.868.8117.6-20.00%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (24)57.764.5122.2-6.925%-
vs Similar (6)55.561.3116.8-5.817%-
vs Weakerno games
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
Oklahoma City Thunder
#2
L
50-60
50
60
-10
A28/02
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#9
L
53-64
53
64
-11
A01/03
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#9
W
54-44
54
44
+10
A03/03
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#26
L
47-53
47
53
-6
H06/03
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#7
W
57-44
57
44
+13
H07/03
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#27
L
55-63
55
63
-8
A09/03
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#11
L
54-59
54
59
-5
A10/03
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#26
L
44-47
44
47
-3
A13/03
NBA
Washington Wizards
#29
W
75-56
75
56
+19
H15/03
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#12
W
70-54
70
54
+16
H16/03
NBA
110.3Avg total
55.9Scored
54.4Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)55.956.4112.3-0.543%-
Last 30 at home (13)61.954.2116.2+7.777%-
Last 30 away (17)51.358.1109.4-6.818%-
Last 10 (10)55.954.4110.3+1.540%-
Last 5 (5)59.655.8115.4+3.840%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (5)53.860.8114.6-7.020%-
vs Similar (14)57.255.9113.1+1.350%-
vs Weaker ◀ (11)55.255.1110.3+0.145%-
This opponent (Washington Wizards) is Weaker. 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: 111.0 points a game scored
🏀🏀53%
🏀🏀🏀34%
🏀13%
🏀🏀 2-pointers59.0 pts a game · 53% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers37.5 pts a game · 34% of the points
🏀 Free throws14.5 pts a game · 13% of the points
League average for comparison: 113.5 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers53.529.5
55.1%
54.4%59.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers36.312.5
34.4%
36.3%37.5
🏀 Free throws18.614.5
78.0%
78.2%14.5
They take 89.8 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 36.3 of them are 3-pointers, so 40% 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: 113.8 points a game scored
🏀🏀53%
🏀🏀🏀33%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers60.2 pts a game · 53% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers37.2 pts a game · 33% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.4 pts a game · 14% of the points
League average for comparison: 113.5 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers56.730.1
53.1%
54.4%60.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers36.512.4
34.0%
36.3%37.2
🏀 Free throws21.316.4
77.0%
78.2%16.4
They take 93.2 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 36.5 of them are 3-pointers, so 39% 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 19 Mar 2024 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Washington Wizards
LLLLWWLLLL
Houston Rockets
WWWWWLWWLL
#29
League position
#19
-11.5
Net rating
+5.0
107.7
Offensive rating
112.8
119.3
Defensive rating
107.8
53.7%
Effective FG%
52.3%
57.1%
Opp. effective FG%
52.6%
12.8%
Turnover %
10.7%
18.7%
Off. rebound %
25.5%
0.21
Free-throw rate
0.23
34.4%
3-point %
34.0%
67.1%
Assist %
58.4%
20%
Form (last 10/10)
70%

Profile

Offence107.7 · 112.8Defence119.3 · 107.8Shooting53.7% · 52.3%3-point %34.4% · 34.0%Ball care12.8% · 10.7%Off. rebounds18.7% · 25.5%Free throws0.21 · 0.23Form (last 10/10)20% · 70%
■ 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

DateH/AOpponentScore
17/03/24HBoston Celtics104-130
17/03/24AChicago Bulls98-127
15/03/24AHouston Rockets119-135
13/03/24AMemphis Grizzlies97-109
10/03/24AMiami Heat110-108
09/03/24HCharlotte Hornets112-100
07/03/24HOrlando Magic109-119
05/03/24AUtah Jazz115-127
02/03/24ALos Angeles Clippers115-140
01/03/24ALos Angeles Lakers131-134 OT
DateH/AOpponentScore
16/03/24HCleveland Cavaliers117-103
15/03/24HWashington Wizards135-119
13/03/24ASan Antonio Spurs103-101
10/03/24ASacramento Kings112-104
09/03/24APortland Trail Blazers123-107
07/03/24HLos Angeles Clippers116-122
06/03/24HSan Antonio Spurs114-101
03/03/24APhoenix Suns118-109
01/03/24APhoenix Suns105-110
28/02/24AOklahoma City Thunder95-112

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Washington Wizards
NBA 2023-24
Recent: 2 Wins / 8 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLLLL16%
HomeLLLWL13%
AwayLWLLL19%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games683137
Win %16%13%19%
Points / game113.8113.3114.3
Allowed / game124.0123.8124.2
Point differential-10.2-10.5-9.9
Avg total237.8237.1238.5
Over main line---
Win by 10+9%6%11%
Close games (≤5 pts) won21% (14)0% (3)27% (11)
Overtime %1%0%3%
Houston Rockets
NBA 2023-24
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWWW48%
HomeLWLWW68%
AwayLWWWW27%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games673433
Win %48%68%27%
Points / game113.2115.7110.7
Allowed / game112.5109.6115.5
Point differential+0.8+6.1-4.7
Avg total225.7225.3226.2
Over main line---
Win by 10+25%44%6%
Close games (≤5 pts) won47% (19)86% (7)25% (12)
Overtime %7%6%9%
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 Boston Celtics67541381%121.1109.1+12.0
2 Oklahoma City Thunder67472070%120.7113.1+7.6
3 Minnesota Timberwolves68472169%113.3106.6+6.7
4 Denver Nuggets68472169%114.7110.2+4.5
5 Milwaukee Bucks66432365%120.3117.0+3.3
6 Cleveland Cavaliers68432563%113.5109.5+4.1
7 Los Angeles Clippers67422563%116.5112.6+3.9
8 New Orleans Pelicans65402562%116.4110.6+5.8
9 New York Knicks67412661%111.9107.3+4.6
10 Sacramento Kings66392759%118.1116.8+1.2
11 Orlando Magic68402859%110.7109.0+1.7
12 Phoenix Suns67392858%117.1114.7+2.4
13 Dallas Mavericks68392957%118.8117.5+1.3
14 Philadelphia 76ers68383056%114.8112.3+2.5
15 Miami Heat68373154%109.8109.3+0.5
16 Indiana Pacers67363154%122.8121.1+1.7
17 Golden State Warriors67353252%118.3116.8+1.5
18 Los Angeles Lakers67353252%117.4118.2-0.8
19 Chicago Bulls69343549%112.0113.6-1.5
20 Houston Rockets67323548%113.2112.5+0.8
21 Atlanta Hawks68303844%119.0121.1-2.0
22 Utah Jazz68293943%117.2120.6-3.4
23 Brooklyn Nets68264238%111.7114.1-2.4
24 Toronto Raptors68234534%113.7118.0-4.3
25 Memphis Grizzlies69234633%105.9112.4-6.6
26 Portland Trail Blazers68194928%107.7115.8-8.1
27 Charlotte Hornets68175125%106.8116.7-9.9
28 San Antonio Spurs68155322%112.4119.8-7.4
29 Detroit Pistons68125618%111.7120.1-8.4
30 Washington Wizards68115716%113.8124.0-10.2
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 Wizards36212532114
Houston Rockets39214136137
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