- Matchup: Houston Rockets vs Utah Jazz
- Date: Monday, December 1, 2025
- Venue: Delta Center, Salt Lake City, UT
- Broadcast: KJZZ
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The Utah Jazz (5-12) will host the Houston Rockets (12-4) this Monday at the Delta Center.
In their latest game, the Rockets defeated the Warriors with a score of 104-100. Houston achieved a field goal percentage of 39.4% (39 of 99) and connected on 11 out of 39 attempts from the 3-point line. At the free-throw line, they converted 15 of 24 shots for a percentage of 62.5%. On the boards, the Rockets registered 53 rebounds, including 25 on the offensive end. They also dished out 24 assists while forcing 16 turnovers from the opponent and securing 7 steals. Defensively, Houston allowed the Warriors to shoot 42.7% from the field (35 of 82). Golden State accumulated 25 assists and 8 steals during the game, along with 47 rebounds (13 offensive, 34 defensive) and 3 blocks. The Warriors were 85.7% from the free-throw line, making 18 of 21 attempts, and hit 12 out of their 43 three-point attempts. The Rockets committed 20 personal fouls, while the Warriors recorded 26.
Reed Sheppard was instrumental in their last matchup, scoring 31 points on 12 of 25 shooting, playing 37 minutes, and grabbing 9 rebounds. He finished with a shooting accuracy of 48.0% and contributed 5 assists.
The Rockets enter this matchup with a record of 12-4 for the season. They average 121.1 points per game (5th in the league) with a shooting percentage of 47.9%. The Rockets have a 3-point shooting success rate of 40.9% (202 of 494) and a free throw percentage of 78.3%. They average 49.3 rebounds per game and have made 404 assists, ranking them 30th in the league in assists. With an average of 15.4 turnovers and 20.7 fouls committed each game, their ball management needs improvement.
Defensively, the Rockets force 14.5 turnovers per game and commit 22.6 personal fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 35.3% from long range, ranking 3rd in defensive points allowed per game (110.4). With an opponent field goal percentage of 45.3% (636 of 1,403), they concede 38.6 rebounds per game and rank 1st in assists allowed, with 388 this season.
In their last outing, the Jazz suffered a defeat against the Warriors, losing 134-117. On the boards, Utah allowed Golden State to grab 50 rebounds (16 offensive). The Jazz shot 36.5% from beyond the arc, hitting 19 of 52 shots, and finished 13 of 18 at the free-throw line (72.2%). Golden State managed to hit 51 of 104 field goals for a shooting percentage of 49.0%. Utah, on the other hand, went 47 of 99 from the floor, achieving a shooting percentage of 47.5%, and completed 11 of 36 attempts from 3-point range (30.6%). The team managed 12 successful free throws out of 18 attempts, translating to 66.7%. The Warriors called for 14 fouls, leading to 18 attempts for the Jazz at the charity stripe. Utah had 14 turnovers and secured 7 steals in this contest while collecting 33 defensive rebounds and 14 offensive boards for a total of 47 rebounds.
Keyonte George was a key performer for the Jazz, making 10 of 17 shots (58.8%), pulling down 6 rebounds, scoring 28 points in 38 minutes, and distributing 7 assists.
Utah’s current record stands at 5-12 this season. Offensively, the Jazz shoot 45.1% from the field, ranking 24th in the league. They have scored a total of 2,007 points this season (118.1 points per game) and average 46.6 rebounds per game. Their assist average is 29.6 per game (5th in the NBA), but they struggle with turnovers, averaging 17.4 per game. Furthermore, Utah commits 22.5 fouls per game and excels at the free-throw line with an 81.8% success rate.
When it comes to defense, the Jazz allow 37.3% shooting from 3-point land, with opponents hitting 80.5% of their free throw attempts. They allow 30.1 assists (ranked 30th) and 42.9 rebounds per game (ranked 12th). The Jazz are ranked 29th in the league for points allowed per game (125.5). They force 14.1 turnovers per game while allowing opponents to shoot 48.7% from the floor (26th in the NBA).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NBA contest against the spread?
Pick: Bet on Utah
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