- Matchup: Houston Rockets vs. Washington Wizards
- Date: Monday, March 2, 2026
- Venue: Capital One Arena, Washington, DC
- Broadcast: Monumental Sports Network
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The Houston Rockets, currently sitting at 37-21, are on their way to Capital One Arena for a face-off against the Washington Wizards, who hold a record of 16-42.
In their previous game, the Rockets secured a 113-108 victory against the Magic. Houston committed 17 fouls compared to Orlando’s 16 and successfully converted 15 of 37 attempts from beyond the arc. The Magic ended up with 61.9% at the free-throw line, hitting 13 out of 21 shots. Orlando dominated the boards with 40 rebounds (15 offensive, 25 defensive) and registered 9 blocks. They also recorded 25 assists and made 11 steals. Defensively, the Rockets allowed the Magic to shoot 45.5% from the field, with 40 of 88 shooting. Houston dished out 24 assists, forced 12 turnovers, and achieved 7 steals. In terms of rebounding, the Rockets grabbed a total of 41, including 10 offensive boards, while converting 16 of 20 free throws for an 80.0% success rate. Houston closed the game with a field goal percentage of 52.4% (43 of 82) and hit 11 of 29 from three-point range.
Kevin Durant was a key player in the last game, shooting 50.0% from the field, adding 3 assists, and spending 40 minutes on the court while grabbing 8 boards and scoring 40 points on 14 of 28 shooting.
This matchup sees Houston poised at 37-21 for the season. They average 114.7 points per game (21st in the league) while shooting 47.5% from the floor. The Rockets are making 37.2% of their three-point attempts (667 of 1,794) and hitting 76.0% of their free throws. As a team, they are averaging 48.3 rebounds per game and have tallied 1,438 assists this season, ranking 29th in the NBA for team assists. Houston also averages 15.5 turnovers and commits 18.5 personal fouls per game.
On the defensive side, the Rockets force 13.5 turnovers from opponents each night while conceding 19.8 fouls. They rank 2nd in the league for assists allowed, surrendering 1,417 assists so far. Houston’s defense allows a shooting percentage of 45.5% (2,327 of 5,112) and they concede 39.7 rebounds on average, placing them near the bottom in the league. They are ranked 3rd for fewest points allowed per game (109.1) while giving up 34.5% shooting from beyond the arc.
In their last match, the Wizards fell to the Hawks, losing 126-96. Washington allowed Atlanta to grab 56 rebounds (11 offensive). The Wizards shot 33.3% from three-point territory by hitting 13 of 39 and went 29 of 37 from the free-throw line (78.4%). Atlanta achieved 46.2% shooting from the field, making 42 of 91 attempts. The Wizards shot 36 of 94 from the floor, achieving 38.3%. They went 9 for 33 from three-point range (27.3%) and converted 15 of the free-throw attempts at a remarkable rate of 93.8%. The Hawks committed 17 fouls, leading to 16 free throw opportunities for Washington. The Wizards also turned the ball over 14 times and managed 7 steals while collecting a total of 44 rebounds (33 defensive, 11 offensive).
Justin Champagnie made a notable contribution for Washington, scoring 14 points in 20 minutes, shooting 4 of 11 (36.4%) and grabbing 2 rebounds.
The Wizards hold a record of 16-42 for the season. They average 20.8 fouls per game and shoot 77.3% from the free-throw line, dishing out 25.3 assists (20th in the league) while committing 15.6 turnovers per game. Washington has scored 6,493 points this season (111.9 per game) and pulls in an average of 43.4 rebounds.
On defense, the Wizards allow 36.6% shooting from three-point range (820 of 2,242) and opponents shoot 79.3% from the free-throw line. They permit 28.8 assists and 48.1 rebounds per contest, ranking 29th and 30th in the league respectively. The Wizards are currently 29th overall in points allowed per game (122.8) and force 13.8 turnovers per game while conceding 47.5% shooting from the field (21st in the league).
Who will triumph in today’s NBA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Houston
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