Atlanta Hawks — Houston Rockets 114:121: result and stats

In the NBA, Atlanta Hawks come in on a 5-game winning streak, having won all 5 of their recent matches while averaging 125 points scored and 109 conceded. They recorded a 128:81 home win over Charlotte Hornets and edged Oklahoma City Thunder 113:110 at home. Houston Rockets have won 4 of their last 5 and are on a 3-game winning streak, averaging 122 scored and 112 conceded. They beat Oklahoma City Thunder 116:89 at home but lost 115:132 to Dallas Mavericks at home.

Head-to-head, Atlanta Hawks have won 1 of the last 5 meetings while Houston Rockets won 4; all-time it is 7 wins to 8 in favour of Houston. In the table, Atlanta Hawks sit in place 1 in the Eastern conference after 2 wins from 2 games, while Houston Rockets are in place 6 in the Western conference, also with 2 wins from 2. Atlanta Hawks will be without Henri Veesaar and Mouhamed Gueye, while Houston Rockets list Reed Sheppard as doubtful and Steven Adams and Fred VanVleet as missing the match.

The chances are rated about even: Atlanta Hawks 52%, Houston Rockets 48%. There is no clear favourite, and Atlanta Hawks are more likely to win. A likely combined score is about 228 points.

Preview prepared from the match data · 24 October