Hawks vs Rockets
Thu, Jan 29
Final
Hawks
Hawks
(24 - 25)
86
-
104
Rockets
Rockets
(28 - 17)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawks | 23 | 19 | 24 | 20 | 86 |
| Rockets | 23 | 20 | 35 | 26 | 104 |
Venue: State Farm Arena
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
CJ McCollum
ATL | #3 | G
23
5
2
Kevin Durant
HOU | #7 | F
31
5
4
Smart Game Analysis
Houston Rockets has a 62% chance of winning the game
Houston's significant size advantage with Alperen Sengun and the scoring of Kevin Durant will overpower a Hawks squad missing their top two centers.
Key Analysis
- • The Rockets have Kevin Durant (26.4 PPG) available to exploit a Hawks defense that struggles against elite wing scorers.
- • Atlanta is severely depleted in the frontcourt with Kristaps Porzingis (Achilles) and Onyeka Okongwu (face) both ruled out.
- • Alperen Sengun, despite a minor ankle tweak, faces a favorable matchup against a Hawks team lacking a true starting center.
- • The Hawks' recent win over Boston is misleading as the Celtics were missing superstar Jayson Tatum.
- • Houston boasts a superior Net Rating (+6.3) and ranks 4th in the league in defensive efficiency.
- • Atlanta has struggled to defend home court this season with a poor 9-13 record at State Farm Arena.
