Next game: tonight at Washington, 7 p.m.
Injury report as of Nov. 15: Fred VanVleet Out (Right Knee Injury (Management)), Marcus Smart Out (League Suspension).
The Rockets are 10–3, and their record has followed their runs: 16 runs of 10 points or more in their 10 wins, 2 in their 3 losses.
Only one team (the Timberwolves) shoots better from midrange: 47.9%, to the league's 40.0%. They have made 73.0% of their shots at the rim in wins and 55.9% in losses.
They get into the paint short of the rim more often than most teams and finish there at 39.5%, 24th in the league. At the other end, teams make 51.1% in the paint away from the rim against them, more than against all but one team. 4 of the 5 runs that have cost them the most were built on threes, and 4 came after they led by five or more.
They are 3–3 in games within five points in the last five minutes. Nov. 7 at Phoenix, a 102–99 loss: Devin Booker's 11-foot pull-up jumper with 3:48 left put the Suns ahead for good. Oct. 30 at Dallas, a 116–111 loss: Kyrie Irving's 2 free throws with 3.1 seconds left put it away. Oct. 23 at San Antonio, a 114–110 win: Fred VanVleet's 2 free throws with 0.6 seconds left put it away.
Their best spot is midrange: 47.9% made, 2nd in the league.
In their wins they make 73.0% at the rim, in their losses 55.9%.
Teams make 51.1% in the paint away from the rim against them, second worst.
They make 1.4 runs a game, 12th in the league, and give up 0.7 runs, fewer than any team.
Their biggest came against Utah on Nov. 13, 22–4 from late in the third into the fourth, built on 10 points at the rim and 7 points off turnovers. Alperen Sengun and Fred VanVleet scored 15 of the 22. It took them from 10 down to 8 up, and their chances to win from 20% to 82%.
The costliest went the other way. Dallas's 18–4 from late in the third into the fourth on Oct. 30, Kyrie Irving with 10 of them, took the Rockets from 11 up to 3 down, and the game went with it.
80 of 82 regular season games are set so far. The next 10: 5 at home, 5 away, 2 on the second night of two, against teams 60–62 so far.
| Player | GP | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast | Stl | Blk | TO | FG% | 3P% | FT% | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jabari Smith Jr. | 13 | 34.4 | 15.9 | 6.3 | 2.0 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 47.4% | 40.7% | 84.8% | +10.1 |
| Kevin Durant | 13 | 34.2 | 21.0 | 5.8 | 3.8 | 0.5 | 1.2 | 3.2 | 48.3% | 36.0% | 87.3% | +7.4 |
| Amen Thompson | 13 | 33.7 | 15.0 | 7.0 | 3.1 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 1.7 | 51.4% | 18.2% | 76.8% | +0.3 |
| Alperen Sengun | 11 | 35.2 | 23.1 | 9.6 | 7.6 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 2.8 | 54.4% | 45.8% | 71.2% | +9.4 |
| Fred VanVleet | 11 | 30.3 | 14.0 | 2.9 | 5.4 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 44.1% | 39.5% | 81.8% | +10.2 |
| Tari Eason | 13 | 24.4 | 9.7 | 6.2 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 41.2% | 25.0% | 94.1% | +4.3 |
| Reed Sheppard | 10 | 20.0 | 9.1 | 1.5 | 2.6 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Stat | Avg | NBA rank |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 116.2 | 10th |
| Rebounds | 44.4 | 13th |
| Assists | 26.8 | 16th |
| Steals | 7.9 | 16th |
| Blocks | 6.1 | 5th |
| Turnovers | 14.5 | |
| Point differential | +8.8 | 5th |
| Opponents | Avg | NBA rank |
|---|---|---|
| Points allowed | 107.4 | 5th |
| Field goal % | 45.4% | 14th |
| Three-point % | 31.9% | 2nd |
| Threes made | 12.3 | 7th |
| Free throw attempts | 21.5 | 3rd |
| Assists | 23.4 | 2nd |
| Turnovers forced | 15.3 | 14th |
| Split | GP | W–L | Pts | Margin | FG% | 3P% | FT% | Reb | Ast | TO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 7–1 | 116.6 | +9.9 | 48.9% | 38.0% | 78.2% | 44.0 | 28.5 | 14.4 |
| Away | 5 | 3–2 | 115.4 | +7.0 | 46.0% | 35.8% | 85.6% | 45.0 | 24.0 | 14.6 |
| Split | GP | W–L | Pts | Margin | FG% | 3P% | FT% | Reb | Ast | TO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wins | 10 | 10–0 | 119.3 | +13.2 | 50.0% | 39.4% | 81.9% | 44.2 | 28.4 | 13.9 |
| Losses | 3 | 0–3 | 105.7 | −6.0 | 40.8% | 29.7% | 79.3% | 45.0 | 21.3 | 16.3 |
| Split | GP | W–L | Pts |
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The Rockets are 23rd of 30 in wins from young players’ growth beyond the normal path, +1.1. When their players are drawn again at random, they land between 12th and 28th 8 times in 10.
Why it ranks low. Its 21 rookie seasons started 0.10 per 100 below the normal first season for their slot, 23rd. Seven young players didn’t play in the NBA again through 2025-26 after a season here, 10th most in the league (the average is 5.9).
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Their most used five, Smith Jr., Durant, Thompson, Sengun and VanVleet, has played 119 minutes together and is plus 11.1 per 100 possessions. It was on the floor for 1 of their runs and 2 against them. With that five on the floor, 26% of their shots have come at the rim, where they make 75%. They're 30 for 82 on threes (37%). The Rockets as a whole make 37%.
The group on the rise is Durant, Sengun, VanVleet, Eason and Sheppard: plus 27.1 per 100 possessions in 11 minutes, 10 of them in the last five games.
Smith Jr. and Sengun with 3 reserves, Eason, Sheppard and Smart, have been on the floor for 1 of their runs, plus 10.6 per 100 possessions in 13 minutes.
| Five | Min | Off | Def | Net | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most usedSmith Jr.DurantThompsonSengunVanVleet | 119 | 116.1 | 105.0 | +11.1 | 1–2 |
| On the riseDurantSengunVanVleetEasonSheppard | 11 | 131.8 | 104.8 | +27.1 | 1–0 |
| Off the benchSmith Jr.SengunEasonSheppardSmart | 13 | 139.1 | 128.6 | +10.6 | 1–0 |
Alperen Sengun is on the court to start. Tap or drag any of the Rockets on or off, and open a group to see it on the Lineups tab.
With Alperen Sengun on the floor: 386 minutes, +13.2 per 100 possessions, likely +13.0.
With Alperen Sengun on the floor
Alperen Sengun, one of the players the Rockets developed themselves, has been their best player, 7th in the Player rankings. The Rockets are plus 13.2 per 100 possessions with him on the floor and plus 3.5 without him. Fred VanVleet, one of the study's biggest risers, is 16th in the Player rankings. The Rockets are plus 16.3 per 100 possessions with him on the floor and plus 1.8 without him. Reed Sheppard, one of its slow starters, in Houston, plays in their group on the rise, plus 27.1 per 100 possessions in 11 minutes.
From 2017-18 to 2025-26, the Rockets were 23rd of 30 at growing young players beyond the normal path, plus 1.1 wins.
Nov. 13, vs Utah: won 125–118.
Alperen Sengun: 43 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists in 37 minutes.
The box scoreNov. 11, vs Golden State: won 115–108.
Alperen Sengun: 19 points, 13 rebounds and 9 assists in 37 minutes.
The box scoreOct. 21, vs Dallas: won 128–110.
Fred VanVleet: 6 points, 2 rebounds and 11 assists in 30 minutes.
The box scoreOct. 31, vs Oklahoma City: won 119–98.
Marcus Smart: 24 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists in 36 minutes.
The box scoreOct. 26, vs Atlanta: won 120–110.
Alperen Sengun: 29 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists in 37 minutes.
The box scoreOct. 26, vs Atlanta: won 120–110.
Kevin Durant: 22 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists in 30 minutes.
The box score| Team | W–L | GB | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spurs | 11–2 | – |
| 2 | Lakers | 11–2 | – |
| 3 | Rockets | 10–3 | 1 |
| 4 | Trail Blazers | 9–3 | 1.5 |
| 5 | Timberwolves | 9–4 | 2 |
| 6 | Grizzlies | 9–4 | 2 |
| 7 | Nuggets | 7–4 | 3 |
| 8 | Warriors | 8–5 | 3 |
| 9 | Thunder | 8–5 | 3 |
| 10 | Mavericks | 7–6 | 4 |
| 11 | Suns | 5–6 | 5 |
| 12 | Pelicans | 4–10 | 7.5 |
| 13 | Clippers | 3–8 | 7 |
| 14 | Kings | 1–11 | 9.5 |
| 15 | Jazz | 1–12 | 10 |
The top six go to the playoffs, seventh to 10th to the Play-In Tournament.
Records are as of today. A road trip’s games are marked down the left edge. Rest is days off before the game. The calendar link keeps the season in your calendar app, times and results included, and updates as the NBA sets the rest.
| 36.3% |
| 30.4% |
| 100.0% |
| +3.2 |
| Marcus Smart | 9 | 21.4 | 8.3 | 2.6 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 1.6 | 43.9% | 40.0% | 81.8% | +3.0 |
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| Bogdan Bogdanović | 13 | 11.3 | 5.3 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 52.3% | 51.7% | 100.0% | +1.5 |
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| Clint Capela | 6 | 14.2 | 3.2 | 5.2 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 64.3% | — | 50.0% | +2.7 |
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| Oscar Tshiebwe | 8 | 6.2 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 80.0% | — | 25.0% | +0.9 |
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| Isaiah Crawford | 8 | 4.0 | 1.8 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 55.6% | 50.0% | — | 0.0 |
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| Bruce Thornton | 8 | 2.7 | 1.5 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 55.6% | 50.0% | — | −2.5 |
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| Jae'Sean Tate | 7 | 2.4 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0% | 0.0% | — | −2.4 |
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| Steven Adams | 1 | 8.4 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 100.0% | — | — | +3.0 |
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Sorted by total minutes. Players traded during the season show only their games with the Rockets. NBA ranks for each player are on his page.
| vs BOS |
| W109–93 |
| 43–79 |
| 14–35 |
| 9–13 |
| 9 |
| 36 |
| 34 |
| 8 |
| 5 |
| 14 |
| 22 |
| Oct 31 | vs OKC | W119–98 | 41–90 | 18–41 | 19–23 | 13 | 44 | 29 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 13 |
| Oct 30 | @ DAL | L111–116 | 40–96 | 7–29 | 24–33 | 20 | 48 | 26 | 12 | 3 | 13 | 23 |
| Oct 28 | @ MIL | W132–100 | 46–84 | 17–38 | 23–26 | 8 | 44 | 27 | 12 | 10 | 15 | 16 |
| Oct 26 | vs ATL | W120–110 | 43–81 | 8–27 | 26–32 | 12 | 52 | 31 | 11 | 9 | 22 | 22 |
| Oct 24 | @ ATL | W121–114 | 43–89 | 14–35 | 21–23 | 13 | 43 | 27 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 20 |
| Oct 23 | @ SAS | W114–110 | 38–78 | 10–25 | 28–31 | 8 | 44 | 24 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 22 |
| Oct 21 | vs DAL | W128–110 | 47–88 | 16–36 | 18–25 | 17 | 42 | 32 | 11 | 2 | 16 | 20 |
Blue is better than the league’s rate there, orange worse, deeper the further off. Rank 1st is the best: the highest rate for the Rockets, the lowest for the teams against them. The corners’ two sides are one zone.
| Type | Made–Att | Pct | NBA rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 540–1,130 | 47.8% | 3rd |
| Three-pointers | 166–446 | 37.2% | 6th |
| Free throws | 264–325 | 81.2% | 5th |
| True shooting | 59.3% | 5th |
| Zone | Share of shots | Rockets | NBA | FG% | NBA FG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At the rim | 27.3% | 27.7% | 69.3% | 65.6% | |
| Paint (non-rim) | 20.2% | 19.0% | 39.5% | 44.5% | |
| Mid-range | 12.9% | 10.2% | 47.9% | 40.0% | |
| Corner three | 11.1% | 11.7% | 32.0% | 36.1% | |
| Above-break three | 28.5% | 31.4% | 39.1% | 34.8% |
| Zone | Made–Att | Share | NBA | FG% | NBA FG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At the rim | 183–280 | 24.7% | 27.7% | 65.4% | 65.6% |
| Paint (non-rim) | 118–231 | 20.4% | 19.0% | 51.1% | 44.5% |
| Mid-range | 54–123 | 10.8% | 10.2% | 43.9% | 40.0% |
| Corner three | 39–121 | 10.7% | 11.7% | 32.2% | 36.1% |
| Above-break three | 121–380 | 33.5% | 31.4% | 31.8% | 34.8% |
1,135 opponent shots. The team's own zones are on Overview.
| Distance | Made–Att | Share | NBA | FG% | NBA FG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 8 ft | 263–428 | 37.9% | 38.9% | 61.4% | 59.1% |
| 8–16 ft | 69–180 | 15.9% | 13.4% | 38.3% | 43.9% |
| 16–24 ft | 42–75 | 6.6% | 4.6% | 56.0% | 39.0% |
| 24+ ft | 166–447 | 39.6% | 43.1% | 37.1% | 35.1% |
| Type | Made–Att | Share | NBA | FG% | NBA FG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunks | 81–91 | 8.1% | 5.8% | 89.0% | 88.4% |
| Layups | 148–256 | 22.7% | 25.7% | 57.8% | 56.0% |
| Floaters | 23–68 | 6.0% | 8.8% | 33.8% | 45.3% |
| Hooks | 18–42 | 3.7% | 2.1% | 42.9% | 47.5% |
| Pull-up jumpers | 86–191 | 16.9% | 13.7% | 45.0% | 37.6% |
| Step-backs | 9–19 | 1.7% | 5.2% | 47.4% | 37.9% |
| Turnarounds and fadeaways | 26–73 | 6.5% | 5.2% | 35.6% | 40.3% |
| Other jump shots | 149–390 | 34.5% | 33.5% | 38.2% | 36.2% |
A run is a stretch where a team outscores the other by 10 or more while the other scores four or fewer, from its first basket to its last. Garbage time is left out. The chances to win are the team’s own, before the run and after it.
| Offensive rating | 119.3 | 3rd |
|---|---|---|
| Defensive rating | 110.2 | 8th |
| Net rating | +9.1 | 4th |
| Assists per turnover | 1.85 | 11th |
| Rebound rate | 52.0% | 7th |
| Not ranked | Rockets | NBA avg |
|---|---|---|
| Pace (possessions per 48) | 97.4 | 99.8 |
| Share of baskets assisted | 64.4% | 65.2% |
| Factor | Rockets | Rank | Opp | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Effective FG% | 55.1% | 7th | 52.4% | 12th |
| Turnover rate | 14.8% | 12th | 15.7% | 12th |
| Offensive rebound rate | 35.2% | 5th | 32.2% | 18th |
| Free throw rate | 0.288 | 16th | 0.247 | 4th |
Free throw rate is free throw attempts per field goal attempt. Opponent ranks: fewer allowed is better, more turnovers forced is better.
| Source | Rockets | Rank | Opp | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In the paint | 46.8 | 16th | 46.3 | 12th |
| Fast break | 15.5 | 12th | 14.2 | 15th |
| Second chance | 16.8 | 7th | 14.2 | 8th |
| Off turnovers | 18.0 | 15th | 17.6 | 13th |
| Stat | Avg | NBA rank |
|---|---|---|
| Deflections | 15.7 | 21st |
| Contested shots | 36.4 | 20th |
| Twos contested | 22.1 | 19th |
| Threes contested | 14.3 | 16th |
| Charges drawn | 0.46 | 8th |
| Loose balls recovered | 3.9 | 10th |
| Box outs | 6.2 | 16th |
| Screen assists | 8.7 | 6th |
| Points from screen assists | 20.5 | 6th |
| Per game | Rockets | NBA avg |
|---|---|---|
| Distance (miles) | 16.6 | 17.6 |
| Average speed (mph) | 4.17 | 4.41 |
| Touches | 382.1 | 375.4 |
| Time of possession (min) | 25.5 | 24.9 |
| Passes | 294.8 | 288.3 |
| Potential assists | 48.8 | 47.8 |
| Secondary assists | 3.8 | 4.0 |
| Offensive rebound chances | 28.8 | 25.5 |
| Defensive rebound chances | 55.0 | 56.4 |
| Opponent FG% at the rim | 59.9% | 8th |
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| Not ranked | Rockets | NBA avg |
|---|---|---|
| Rim shots defended per game | 20.7 | 21.3 |
NBA avg is the average of the 30 teams. Opponent FG% at the rim ranks lower as better.
| Games | W–L | Min | Pts | FG | 3P | FT | +/− | Off rtg | Def rtg | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 3–3 | 24.7 | 54 | 16–36 | 5–14 | 17–25 | −9 | 117.4 | 128.6 | −11.2 |
Clutch samples are small, so they are not ranked.
| Margin |
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| FG% |
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| 3P% |
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| FT% |
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| Reb |
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| Ast |
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| TO |
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| Oct | 7 | 6–1 | 120.7 | +12.4 | 49.2% | 39.0% | 82.4% | 45.3 | 28.0 | 15.3 |
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| Nov | 6 | 4–2 | 110.8 | +4.5 | 46.2% | 35.3% | 79.5% | 43.3 | 25.3 | 13.5 |
Location, result and month are the team's splits, and the season rows its season and playoff numbers. Play-in and playoff rounds add up the team's box scores. Margin is points scored minus points allowed per game. Small samples, so no ranks.
