- Matchup: Atlanta Hawks vs Houston Rockets
- Event Date: Friday, March 20, 2026
- Venue: Toyota Center, Houston, TX
- Broadcast: Space City Home Network
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The Atlanta Hawks (38-31) are set to visit the Toyota Center this Friday, aiming to secure a win against the Houston Rockets (41-27).
In their most recent game, the Hawks triumphed over the Mavericks with a score of 135-120. Atlanta recorded a shooting percentage of 53.9% (55 of 102) and made 14 of their 35 three-point attempts. They were efficient at the line, going 11 for 14, translating to a 78.6% rate. In total, Atlanta secured 42 rebounds, including 12 offensively, and tallied 36 assists while forcing 19 turnovers and collecting 10 steals. Defensively, they held their opponents to a shooting percentage of 48.8% (42 of 86). The Mavericks managed 26 assists and 8 steals while getting 43 rebounds (11 offensive, 32 defensive) and blocking 3 shots. Dallas capitalized on free throws, making 25 of 29 attempts for an impressive 86.2% success rate. They hit 11 of 28 shots from three-point range, and the Hawks recorded 21 fouls compared to the Mavericks’ 12 foul count.
CJ McCollum was a standout performer in the last game, shooting 64.3% from the field and contributing 7 assists in his 28 minutes of play, finishing with 24 points on 9 of 14 shooting.
The Hawks come into this contest holding a season record of 38-31. They average 14.2 turnovers per game and commit 19.7 personal fouls each outing. As a group, Atlanta secures 43.5 rebounds per game, leading the league with a total of 2,101 assists this season. The Hawks are converting 36.9% of their three-point attempts (994 of 2,695) and achieving a free throw success rate of 77.3%. They average 118.1 points per game, ranking 7th in the NBA, while connecting on 47.3% of their field-goal attempts.
Defensively, the Hawks force their opponents into 15.9 turnovers per game and average 18.5 fouls. They sit at 14th in the league for opponent assists allowed, giving up a total of 1,842 this year. Opposing teams shoot 47.3% from the field against the Hawks, and they average 45.8 rebounds allowed per game. Atlanta permits 35.6% on three-point attempts and is ranked 20th in the league for opponent points allowed per game (116.6).
In their last outing, the Rockets fell short against the Lakers, ending the game at 124-116. Houston conceded 34 rebounds to Los Angeles (5 offensive boards). They concluded the match shooting 46.9% from beyond the arc, with 15 of 32 three-point attempts falling. The Rockets were 17 for 27 at the free-throw line, translating to a 63.0% rate. The Lakers shot 60.5% from the field with 46 of 76 attempts landing. Overall, the Rockets managed a shooting percentage of 49.5% with 45 of 91 shots made. Houston converted 11 of their 32 three-point attempts (34.4%), and made 15 free throws resulting in an 88.2% success rate. The Lakers committed 20 fouls, allowing the Rockets 17 shots from the free-throw line. Houston averaged 12 turnovers but was able to secure 10 steals during the game, gathering 38 total rebounds (26 defensively and 12 offensively).
Alperen Sengun had a notable performance for the Rockets, connecting on 10 of 15 shots for a 66.7% shooting rate, adding 4 rebounds and finishing with 27 points and 10 assists over 37 minutes played.
Houston holds a season record of 41-27. They average 18.6 fouls per game and convert 76.0% of their free throws. Averaging 24.7 assists (27th in the league), they lose possession through turnovers 15.7 times per game. This season, the Rockets have scored a total of 7,741 points, averaging 113.8 points per contest, while collecting 48.0 rebounds per game. Offensively, Houston shoots 47.5% from the field, ranking 10th in the league.
On the defensive end, the Rockets allow opponents to shoot 35.2% from long range (843 of 2,392) and concede 75.0% free throw shooting. They surrender an average of 24.5 assists and 39.5 rebounds per game, ranking 3rd and 1st in the NBA respectively. Defensively, the Rockets are 4th in points allowed per game (110.0) and generate 13.5 turnovers per game while permitting teams a field-goal percentage of 46.0% (7th in the league).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NBA action against the spread?
Prediction: Back Atlanta
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