- Matchup: Brooklyn Nets vs Houston Rockets
- Date: Monday, October 27, 2025
- Venue: Toyota Center, Houston, TX
- Broadcast: Space City Home Network
This page may include affiliate links at no extra cost to you, thanks for your support.
The Brooklyn Nets (0-2) are set to visit the Toyota Center on Monday to face off against the Houston Rockets (0-2).
In their last outing, the Nets took on the Cavaliers and were defeated with a final score of 131-124. Brooklyn wrapped up the game shooting an impressive 51.0% from the field (49 of 96) and converted 19 of 45 attempts from beyond the arc. At the charity stripe, they were perfect, making all 7 free throw attempts. The team secured 45 rebounds, including 16 on the offensive end, and recorded 30 assists while forcing 17 turnovers and grabbing 9 steals. On the defensive side, Brooklyn allowed their opponents to shoot 53.7% from the floor on 44 of 82 attempts. Cleveland accumulated 32 assists and registered 14 steals, while also grabbing 59 rebounds (20 offensive, 39 defensive) with no blocks. The Cavaliers managed to convert 25 of 35 free throw attempts at a rate of 71.4% and made 18 of 42 three-point shots. In terms of fouls, the Nets committed 28, while the Cavaliers had 18.
Cam Thomas was a standout performer, scoring 33 points on 12 of 24 shooting and played for 35 minutes, adding 2 rebounds and 9 assists with a shooting percentage of 50.0% from the field.
Brooklyn is currently 0-2 this season, averaging 120.5 points per game (13th in the NBA) while shooting 47.8% from the field. They are hitting 38.8% of their three-point attempts (33 of 85) and maintaining a free throw percentage of 78.0%. As a team, they are averaging 38.0 rebounds and dishing out 55 assists in total, ranking 15th in the league. However, they are struggling with turnovers, averaging 18.5 per game, along with committing 28.0 personal fouls.
On the defensive front, the Nets force 17.0 turnovers every game and average 21.5 personal fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 44.9% from three and rank 29th in points allowed per game (133.5). Their defensive performance shows a field goal percentage allowed of 53.5% (92 of 172), while conceding 43.0 rebounds per game. They are 24th in the NBA in allowed assists with a total of 65 so far this season.
In their last game, the Rockets faced the Pistons and suffered a close loss, 115-111. They secured 35 defensive rebounds and 10 offensive boards, bringing their total to 45. Houston had 14 turnovers but also forced 14 steals. The Pistons were whistled for 31 personal fouls, giving the Rockets 48 chances at the free-throw line, from which they converted 37 for a rate of 77.1%. Houston hit 10 of 22 three-pointers (45.5%) and finished the game with a shooting percentage of 38.6% from the floor (32 out of 83). The Pistons shot 46.7% from the field against the Rockets, making 42 out of their 90 attempts. In three-pointers, Detroit shot 41.0% (16 of 39) and finished with a free throw percentage of 65.2% (15 of 23). In rebounding, Houston allowed Detroit to gather 37 boards (15 offensive).
Kevin Durant had a noteworthy performance for the Rockets, scoring 37 points in 28 minutes, accompanied by 1 assist. He shot 50.0% from the floor, making 9 of 18 attempts, and contributed 3 rebounds.
Houston also holds an 0-2 record this season. The Rockets average 25.0 personal fouls per game and hit 81.0% from the free-throw line. Their assist rate is just 19.0 per game (28th in the league), with a turnover rate of 19.5 per game. Houston has managed to score 235 points this season (117.5 per game), with an average of 48.5 rebounds per contest. They have a shooting percentage of 41.7% from the field, ranking 28th in the league.
Defensively, the Rockets allow opponents to hit 31.9% of three-point shots (29 of 91) and 72.9% at the free-throw line. They surrender 27.5 assists and 43.0 rebounds per game, placing them 25th and 13th in the NBA respectively. Houston currently ranks 17th in points allowed per game at 120.0 and forces their opponents into 15.0 turnovers each game while allowing 45.4% shooting (9th in basketball).
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NBA clash against the spread?
Prediction: Go with Houston
Some links on this page are affiliate links. If you sign up or make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission always at no extra cost to you. Thanks for helping us keep this site running.
