Utah Jazz at Houston Rockets
Matchup preview
Last season: too early in this one to read much from it
Matchup odds
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Who wins?
Season leaders, per game
HOU
UTA26.7PointsHOU26.0
UTA10.4ReboundsHOU8.9
- UTA7.2AssistsHOU6.2

UTA1.3StealsHOU1.5- UTA1.4BlocksHOU1.1

| UTA | Stat | HOU |
|---|---|---|
| 22–60 | Record | 52–30 |
| Offense | ||
| -8.0, 27th in the league | Net rating | 6th in the league, 5.3(better) |
| 111.9, 21st in the league | Offensive rating | 9th in the league, 116.0(better) |
| 104.3, 3rd in the league | Pace | 29th in the league, 98.2 |
| 53.6, 20th in the league | eFG% | 18th in the league, 54.2(better) |
| 12.8, 25th in the league | TOV% | 21st in the league, 12.6(better) |
| 26.2, 11th in the league | OREB% | 1st in the league, 34.8(better) |
| 0.277(better), 10th in the league | FT rate | 18th in the league, 0.260 |
| Defense | ||
| 119.9, 29th in the league | Defensive rating | 5th in the league, 110.8(better) |
| 57.8, 30th in the league | Opp. eFG% | 6th in the league, 53.0(better) |
| 11.9(better), 18th in the league | Opp. TOV% | 21st in the league, 11.6 |
| 72.9, 24th in the league | DREB% | 10th in the league, 74.5(better) |
| 0.292, 29th in the league | Opp. FT rate | 11th in the league, 0.251(better) |
This season's meetings
They have not met this season.
Injury report
Utah Jazz
- Jaren Jackson Jr.Questionable· back Oct 1Cost -2.0 per 100
Report note
Jackson was traded from Memphis to Utah in February, though he appeared in only three regular-season games for the Jazz before undergoing surgery due to a growth in his left knee. The 2022-23 Defensive Player of the Year will look to make his presence felt on that end of the floor and anchor a now Kessler-less Jazz frontcourt. Jackson's two-way production will be crucial for a Utah team that's looking to return to playoff contention, and he hasn't averaged fewer than 18.6 points per game since the 2021-22 campaign, when he averaged 16.3 points per tilt for the Grizzlies.
- Trey AlexanderProbable· back Oct 1
Report note
Alexander was taken off the court on a stretcher in Monday's 80-63 win over the Bulls due to a left rib contusion, and Utah is taking a cautious approach in its Summer League finale. The two-way player has plenty of time to recuperate ahead of training camp in the fall.
Houston Rockets
- Steven AdamsQuestionable· back Oct 9Cost -1.9 per 100
Report note
The veteran center underwent left ankle surgery in late January and is currently without a clear timetable for a return to the court. Udoka also noted that Adams' minutes limit will be determined by how he progresses in training camp. If the 33-year-old begins the season on the inactive list, Clint Capela would likely see a bump in minutes.
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | Last 5 | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34.4 | 26.7 | 6.9 | 2.1 | 22.0 / 6.0 / 1.6 | 3.3 | |
| 33.1 | 23.6 | 3.7 | 6.1 | 23.4 / 2.0 / 3.0 | 0.2 | |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | 30.3 | 19.4 | 5.7 | 2.0 | 22.6 / 5.6 / 2.4 | 0.9 |
| Airious Bailey | 27.5 | 13.8 | 4.2 | 1.8 | 17.2 / 4.8 / 1.6 | -3.2 |
| 26.4 | 10.9 | 10.4 | 4.8 | 8.6 / 11.4 / 3.4 | 0.2 |
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | Last 5 | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amen Thompson | 37.4 | 18.3 | 7.8 | 5.3 | 24.2 / 7.2 / 6.0 | 4.0 |
| 36.4 | 26.0 | 5.5 | 4.8 | 28.4 / 6.2 / 5.8 | 2.8 | |
| 35.1 | 15.8 | 6.9 | 1.9 | 19.2 / 6.2 / 0.8 | 1.2 | |
| 33.3 | 20.4 | 8.9 | 6.2 | 17.0 / 8.4 / 6.0 | -0.2 | |
| 28.5 | 9.3 | 2.8 | 3.0 | 6.2 / 2.6 / 5.2 | 3.2 |
Last five games
| Date | Opponent | Result | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12 | Lost 107–131 | – | – | |
| Apr 10 | Won 147–101 | – | – | |
| Apr 7 | Lost 137–156 | – | – | |
| Apr 5 | Lost 111–146 | – | – | |
| Apr 3 | Lost 106–140 | – | – |
| Date | Opponent | Result | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | Lost 78–98 | – | – | |
| Apr 29 | Won 99–93 | – | – | |
| Apr 26 | Won 115–96 | – | – | |
| Apr 24 | Lost 108–112 | – | – | |
| Apr 21 | Lost 94–101 | – | – |
Standings
Full standingsMatchups by position
What each defense allows per game to guards, forwards and centers, against the league average. Rank 1 allows the most.
| Player | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guards | 45.9 (lg 49.8) , 30th in the league | 12.3 (lg 13.6) , 29th in the league | 12.7 (lg 14.2) , 29th in the league |
| Forwards | 36.2 (lg 37.4) , 21st in the league | 13.3 (lg 15.3) , 30th in the league | 6.4 (lg 7.0) , 26th in the league |
| Centers | 11.1 (lg 10.7) , 12th in the league | 6.9 (lg 7.5) , 25th in the league | 2.2 (lg 1.9) , 7th in the league |
| Player | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guards | 56.9 (lg 49.8) , 1st in the league | 14.8 (lg 13.6) , 3rd in the league | 16.1 (lg 14.2) , 2nd in the league |
| Forwards | 38.2 (lg 37.4) , 13th in the league | 15.2 (lg 15.3) , 16th in the league | 8.2 (lg 7.0) , 1st in the league |
| Centers | 12.3 (lg 10.7) , 4th in the league | 8.3 (lg 7.5) , 5th in the league | 2.0 (lg 1.9) , 9th in the league |
The box score appears at tip-off.