- Matchup: Atlanta Hawks vs Houston Rockets
- Date: Monday, October 26, 2026
- Venue: Toyota Center, Houston, Texas
- Broadcast: Space City Home Network
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In an exciting showdown, the Houston Rockets (3-0) are set to face off against the Atlanta Hawks (2-1) at the Toyota Center this Monday.
In their previous match, the Hawks battled but fell to the Rockets with a score of 121-114. Atlanta managed to achieve a field goal percentage of 44.8% (43 out of 96) and made 13 of their 49 three-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they converted 15 out of 21 shots, resulting in a 71.4% success rate. On the boards, the Hawks secured 42 rebounds, including 17 offensive. They provided 35 assists and forced their opponents into 16 turnovers, collecting 9 steals in the process. Defensively, the Hawks allowed the opposition to shoot 48.3% from the floor (43 of 89). Houston recorded 27 assists and 6 steals, while grabbing 43 rebounds (13 offensive and 30 defensive) and blocking 2 shots. The Rockets excelled at the charity stripe, finishing with a striking 91.3% by making 21 of 23 attempts, and hitting 14 of their 35 shots from beyond the arc. The game also saw the Hawks committing 22 fouls compared to 20 by the Rockets.
A standout performer in this matchup was Jalen Johnson, who showcased his playmaking ability by recording 16 assists while shooting 42.1% from the field. He logged 38 minutes, pulled down 9 rebounds, and scored 26 points on 8 of 19 shooting.
The Hawks enter this game with a 2-1 record this season. They average 14.7 turnovers and are committing 24.3 personal fouls per game. As a unit, the Hawks grab 44.0 rebounds per game, ranking them first in the league with 100 assists thus far. They have a three-point shooting percentage of 34.6% (45 of 130) and a free-throw percentage of 74.7%. Atlanta is averaging an impressive 124.7 points per game, placing them fourth in the league, with a field goal percentage of 48.0%.
Defensively, the Hawks are forcing an average of 21.0 turnovers per game and allowing 22.0 personal fouls. They currently sit at 22nd in the NBA in terms of assists allowed, conceding 78 assists so far this season. The defense permits a shooting percentage of 43.7% (114 of 261) and allows 43.3 rebounds per game. Their opponents are also shooting 30.2% from three-point range, ranking the Hawks 8th in the league for points allowed per game at 109.0.
In their last matchup, the Rockets secured a 121-114 victory over the Hawks. Defensively, Houston allowed Atlanta to pull down 42 total rebounds (17 offensive). The Rockets struggled with their three-point shooting, converting only 26.5% (13 of 49) and finishing at 15 of 21 from the free-throw line (71.4%). Houston allowed the Hawks to score 43 field goals (44.8%). In contrast, the Rockets excelled with a 48.3% shooting percentage (43 out of 89) and made 14 of their 35 three-point attempts (40.0%). They went 21 out of 23 from the charity stripe for a remarkable 91.3%, causing the Hawks to commit 22 personal fouls which resulted in 23 attempts for the Rockets. Houston also had 16 turnovers but recorded 6 steals, securing 43 total rebounds (30 defensive and 13 offensive).
Kevin Durant was a key player for the Rockets, contributing 22 points in 37 minutes, shooting 53.3% (8 of 15), while grabbing 4 rebounds and dishing out 2 assists.
The Rockets are currently undefeated at 3-0 this season. Offensively, they are shooting 50.2%, ranking 4th in the NBA. Houston has put up a total of 363 points this season, averaging 121.0 points per game, and securing 43.0 rebounds per matchup. They average 28.0 assists per game, placing them 5th in the league while averaging 15.7 turnovers. The Rockets commit 20.7 personal fouls on average and are converting 84.8% of their free-throw attempts.
Defensively, the Rockets rank 11th in points allowed per game, conceding 111.3. They force an average of 16.7 turnovers per game and opponents are shooting 47.3% against them (21st in the league). Houston allows teams to make 29.3% of their three-point shots (36 of 123) while opponents convert 69.4% of their free-throw attempts. On average, they permit 25.3 assists and 38.3 rebounds per game, ranking them 10th and 2nd in the league, respectively.
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NBA action against the spread?
Prediction: Back Houston
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