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| All Games | 41-18 | +11.8 | 34-24 | 28-31 | 103.3 | 53.0 | 43.8% | 53.3 | 99.7 | 50.3 | 44.0% | 53.6 | | Road Games | 18-10 | +4.4 | 14-13 | 17-11 | 105.5 | 52.5 | 45.0% | 53.1 | 103.9 | 52.0 | 45.2% | 52.5 | | Last 5 Games | 5-0 | +5 | 4-1 | 2-3 | 105.6 | 52.2 | 43.2% | 56.8 | 96.8 | 51.2 | 39.2% | 58.4 |
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| Team Stats (All Games) | 103.3 | 53.0 | 37-84 | 43.8% | 12-34 | 34.7% | 18-25 | 71.9% | 53 | 12 | 22 | 23 | 10 | 16 | 5 | | vs opponents surrendering | 100.3 | 50 | 38-84 | 44.8% | 8-22 | 34.9% | 17-23 | 75.2% | 52 | 11 | 22 | 20 | 8 | 14 | 5 | | Team Stats (Road Games) | 105.5 | 52.5 | 38-84 | 45.0% | 12-34 | 35.0% | 18-25 | 72.7% | 53 | 12 | 22 | 24 | 9 | 17 | 5 | | Stats Against (All Games) | 99.7 | 50.3 | 37-84 | 44.0% | 7-23 | 31.5% | 19-24 | 76.7% | 54 | 12 | 21 | 21 | 9 | 16 | 5 | | vs opponents averaging | 100.5 | 50 | 38-84 | 45.0% | 8-22 | 35.0% | 17-23 | 75.5% | 52 | 11 | 22 | 20 | 8 | 14 | 5 | | Stats Against (Road Games) | 103.9 | 52.0 | 38-85 | 45.2% | 8-22 | 35.3% | 20-26 | 76.2% | 53 | 12 | 22 | 21 | 9 | 15 | 5 |
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| All Games | 47-12 | +26.9 | 38-19 | 29-29 | 102.6 | 50.5 | 46.6% | 49.4 | 96.4 | 46.0 | 43.4% | 50.8 | | Home Games | 27-4 | +11.9 | 19-12 | 15-15 | 102.3 | 51.3 | 46.6% | 49.7 | 95.1 | 47.5 | 43.4% | 49.9 | | Last 5 Games | 4-1 | +1.8 | 2-2 | 0-5 | 93.8 | 45.0 | 41.2% | 52.0 | 91.4 | 43.0 | 43.3% | 50.6 |
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| Team Stats (All Games) | 102.6 | 50.5 | 38-81 | 46.6% | 10-26 | 38.5% | 17-22 | 77.5% | 49 | 9 | 26 | 18 | 9 | 14 | 5 | | vs opponents surrendering | 99.4 | 49.6 | 37-83 | 44.9% | 8-22 | 34.9% | 17-23 | 75.1% | 52 | 11 | 22 | 20 | 8 | 14 | 5 | | Team Stats (Home Games) | 102.3 | 51.3 | 37-80 | 46.6% | 10-26 | 38.5% | 17-22 | 77.9% | 50 | 9 | 26 | 17 | 9 | 13 | 4 | | Stats Against (All Games) | 96.4 | 46.0 | 36-84 | 43.4% | 9-26 | 33.2% | 15-20 | 76.5% | 51 | 12 | 23 | 21 | 7 | 15 | 5 | | vs opponents averaging | 99 | 49.3 | 37-83 | 44.7% | 8-22 | 34.6% | 17-23 | 75.0% | 51 | 11 | 22 | 20 | 8 | 14 | 5 | | Stats Against (Home Games) | 95.1 | 47.5 | 36-84 | 43.4% | 8-26 | 32.7% | 14-19 | 76.0% | 50 | 11 | 23 | 21 | 8 | 15 | 5 |
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| 1/23/2015 | @ PHOENIX | 113-111 | W | 2 | W | 221.5 | O | 44-84 | 52.4% | 51 | 14 | 42-91 | 46.2% | 50 | 12 | | 1/25/2015 | @ LA LAKERS | 99-87 | W | -9 | W | 207 | U | 35-87 | 40.2% | 50 | 14 | 34-79 | 43.0% | 59 | 21 | | 1/28/2015 | DALLAS | 99-94 | W | -3.5 | W | 210.5 | U | 36-88 | 40.9% | 47 | 16 | 35-82 | 42.7% | 56 | 23 | | 1/30/2015 | @ BOSTON | 93-87 | W | -7 | L | 208.5 | U | 35-84 | 41.7% | 60 | 16 | 32-90 | 35.6% | 59 | 11 | | 1/31/2015 | @ DETROIT | 101-114 | L | -4 | L | 205 | O | 39-87 | 44.8% | 51 | 13 | 41-82 | 50.0% | 58 | 12 | | 2/4/2015 | CHICAGO | 101-90 | W | -3 | W | 205 | U | 38-92 | 41.3% | 53 | 6 | 31-89 | 34.8% | 71 | 12 | | 2/6/2015 | MILWAUKEE | 117-111 | W | -5 | W | 198.5 | O | 41-81 | 50.6% | 52 | 17 | 48-95 | 50.5% | 48 | 13 | | 2/8/2015 | PORTLAND | 98-109 | L | -4 | L | 206.5 | O | 31-82 | 37.8% | 54 | 11 | 40-76 | 52.6% | 47 | 11 | | 2/10/2015 | @ PHOENIX | 127-118 | W | 2 | W | 217 | O | 48-95 | 50.5% | 60 | 13 | 41-87 | 47.1% | 46 | 14 | | 2/11/2015 | @ LA CLIPPERS | 95-110 | L | 3 | L | 213.5 | U | 34-87 | 39.1% | 46 | 17 | 39-81 | 48.1% | 70 | 15 | | 2/20/2015 | @ DALLAS | 100-111 | L | 2.5 | L | 212 | U | 36-87 | 41.4% | 58 | 21 | 44-93 | 47.3% | 56 | 17 | | 2/21/2015 | TORONTO | 98-76 | W | -2 | W | 210.5 | U | 35-84 | 41.7% | 69 | 23 | 25-77 | 32.5% | 47 | 23 | | 2/23/2015 | MINNESOTA | 113-102 | W | -8 | W | 213.5 | O | 39-94 | 41.5% | 62 | 16 | 31-93 | 33.3% | 70 | 20 | | 2/25/2015 | LA CLIPPERS | 110-105 | W | -3.5 | W | 218.5 | U | 36-88 | 40.9% | 57 | 9 | 40-91 | 44.0% | 60 | 15 | | 2/27/2015 | BROOKLYN | 102-98 | W | -8 | L | 208 | U | 39-84 | 46.4% | 47 | 13 | 38-85 | 44.7% | 49 | 16 | | 3/1/2015 | CLEVELAND | 105-103 | W | -1 | W | 207 | O | 34-74 | 45.9% | 49 | 19 | 40-98 | 40.8% | 66 | 15 | | 3/3/2015 | @ ATLANTA | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3/4/2015 | MEMPHIS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3/6/2015 | DETROIT | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3/7/2015 | @ DENVER | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3/11/2015 | @ PORTLAND | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3/12/2015 | @ UTAH | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3/15/2015 | @ LA CLIPPERS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3/17/2015 | ORLANDO | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3/19/2015 | DENVER | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| 1/23/2015 | OKLAHOMA CITY | 103-93 | W | -4 | W | 208.5 | U | 40-83 | 48.2% | 54 | 16 | 36-87 | 41.4% | 47 | 11 | | 1/25/2015 | MINNESOTA | 112-100 | W | -17.5 | L | 200.5 | O | 45-80 | 56.2% | 37 | 10 | 37-71 | 52.1% | 43 | 13 | | 1/28/2015 | BROOKLYN | 113-102 | W | -14 | L | 192 | O | 38-82 | 46.3% | 54 | 11 | 39-87 | 44.8% | 42 | 8 | | 1/30/2015 | PORTLAND | 105-99 | W | -5 | W | 203.5 | O | 40-84 | 47.6% | 51 | 13 | 39-87 | 44.8% | 50 | 17 | | 1/31/2015 | PHILADELPHIA | 91-85 | W | -16.5 | L | 192 | U | 34-78 | 43.6% | 52 | 12 | 31-81 | 38.3% | 53 | 14 | | 2/2/2015 | @ NEW ORLEANS | 100-115 | L | -3 | L | 196 | O | 40-89 | 44.9% | 38 | 6 | 43-86 | 50.0% | 61 | 13 | | 2/4/2015 | WASHINGTON | 105-96 | W | -6 | W | 196 | O | 38-80 | 47.5% | 54 | 14 | 34-77 | 44.2% | 46 | 12 | | 2/6/2015 | GOLDEN STATE | 124-116 | W | 2 | W | 213 | O | 38-77 | 49.4% | 45 | 13 | 47-103 | 45.6% | 59 | 14 | | 2/8/2015 | @ MEMPHIS | 88-94 | L | 3 | L | 197 | U | 33-80 | 41.2% | 43 | 14 | 36-92 | 39.1% | 63 | 11 | | 2/9/2015 | @ MINNESOTA | 117-105 | W | -6.5 | W | 206.5 | O | 44-86 | 51.2% | 44 | 10 | 42-93 | 45.2% | 56 | 16 | | 2/11/2015 | @ BOSTON | 88-89 | L | -6.5 | L | 201.5 | U | 33-78 | 42.3% | 55 | 12 | 30-93 | 32.3% | 62 | 10 | | 2/20/2015 | TORONTO | 80-105 | L | -5.5 | L | 206 | U | 29-88 | 33.0% | 63 | 22 | 43-96 | 44.8% | 58 | 13 | | 2/22/2015 | @ MILWAUKEE | 97-86 | W | -5 | W | 194 | U | 35-87 | 40.2% | 54 | 20 | 32-72 | 44.4% | 41 | 24 | | 2/25/2015 | DALLAS | 104-87 | W | -8.5 | W | 204.5 | U | 39-85 | 45.9% | 48 | 11 | 34-80 | 42.5% | 51 | 15 | | 2/27/2015 | ORLANDO | 95-88 | W | -11 | L | 195 | U | 36-81 | 44.4% | 48 | 18 | 36-80 | 45.0% | 50 | 17 | | 2/28/2015 | @ MIAMI | 93-91 | W | -2 | T | 196 | U | 34-79 | 43.0% | 47 | 18 | 32-81 | 39.5% | 53 | 23 | | 3/3/2015 | HOUSTON | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3/6/2015 | CLEVELAND | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3/7/2015 | @ PHILADELPHIA | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3/9/2015 | SACRAMENTO | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3/11/2015 | @ DENVER | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3/13/2015 | @ PHOENIX | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3/15/2015 | @ LA LAKERS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3/16/2015 | @ SACRAMENTO | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3/18/2015 | @ GOLDEN STATE | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| |  | HOUSTON: GUARDS: The postseason was a different story for JAMES HARDEN, but he was a dominant all-around performer during the past two regular seasons. He'll do the bulk of the ball-handling for the up-tempo Rockets . . . After looking for an upgrade during the offseason, it's back to PATRICK BEVERLEY at the point. He's the No. 4 or 5 option on offense, but his defense will keep him on the floor . . . There's little backcourt depth, so rookie NICK JOHNSON has a shot at the rotation. He's NBA-ready as a defender, but his offensive game is shaky . . . ISH SMITH will push for that back-up point guard job . . . ISAIAH CANAAN will have to shoot the lights out early to get a look in the rotation . . . FRANCISCO GARCIA is still here as a 3-and-D option. FORWARDS: TREVOR ARIZA slides into Chandler Parsons' old role, providing defense and three-point shooting. He has a chance for a career-best output offensively . . . The Rockets know they need an upgrade over TERRENCE JONES, but they struck out during the offseason. He's a hustle guy, but he's too much of a defensive liability at the 4-spot . . . After disappearing last season, DONATAS MOTIEJUNAS has a chance to play himself into a thin frontcourt rotation. He's a potential 7-foot floor spacer . . . JEFF ADRIEN will be a "little things" guy in the second unit . . . They wanted to leave CLINT CAPELA overseas, but he'll be in Houston. He might be the future at the 4-spot, but he's years away . . . KOSTAS PAPANIKOLAOU has potential as a versatile bench option. CENTERS: DWIGHT HOWARD looked healthy again and was, at times, dominant. His game still has obvious flaws, namely free-throw shooting and an inability to step away from the basket, but there's no reason he can't flirt with 20-10 nightly while being among the league leaders in blocks . . . Ex-Rocket JOEY DORSEY returns after a strong stint in Spain. He'll bring some muscle (and six fouls) behind Howard. | | ATLANTA: GUARDS: Considering he was almost gone a year ago, the Hawks are thankful JEFF TEAGUE is still in town. He may never be a great shooter, but he gets wherever he wants on the floor . . . KYLE KORVER is still the NBA's premier shooter, and he's shown no signs of relinquishing that title . . . THABO SEFOLOSHA gives the Hawks a defensive option to complement Korver. He looked worn down last season though, eventually falling out of OKC's rotation . . . KENT BAZEMORE gives Atlanta some more offensive firepower off the bench . . . DENNIS SCHRODER showed flashes of that Rajon Rondo Lite promise last year. Don't be surprised to see him paired with Teague in some lineups . . . There's no guarantee JOHN JENKINS will ever be the same after back surgery. FORWARDS: PAUL MILLSAP has developed into a capable co-alpha, along with Jeff Teague. In addition to his low-post work, he's developed a three-point shot and the ability to work off the dribble . . . DeMARRE CARROLL is trying to add a three-point shot to his repertoire. It would give him a big boost in offensive value to go along with his defense and all-around hustle . . . ADREIAN PAYNE will provide some much-needed depth at the 4 and 5 spots. He's NBA-ready, especially with his ability to pull opposing big men away from the basket with his shooting . . . MIKE MUSCALA gives them another big man who can shoot it, but he's not athletic enough to hold his own in the NBA. CENTERS: Will AL HORFORD ever stay healthy? He's an All-Star when he is. His recent injuries have been a bit fluky, but it's going to be tough to trust him . . . PERO ANTIC proved to be a capable stretch-5 last year, but the arrival of Payne will likely push him out of the rotation. |
| | ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PA SPORTSTICKER PRO BASKETBALL PREVIEW (HOUSTON-ATLANTA) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
*Rockets-Hawks Preview* =======================
By JORDAN GARRETSON STATS Writer
Houston (41-18) at Atlanta (47-12), 7:30 p.m. EDT
The Houston Rockets opened one of the most challenging portions of their schedule with a marquee victory.
They'll have another chance to make a statement Tuesday night when they visit the Eastern Conference-leading Atlanta Hawks, but they'll be without NBA leading scorer James Harden.
Houston (41-18) opened a set of three games against some of the league's best teams by defeating Cleveland 105-103 in overtime Sunday. Tuesday's date with Atlanta (47-12) comes a day before a matchup with Memphis, which it trails by 1 1/2 games in the Southwest Division.
The Rockets won't have Harden, who continues to garner support as an MVP candidate and averages 27.1 points, for this one after he was suspended one game Monday for kicking LeBron James in the groin.
His absence won't help as the Rockets have flopped in games against the NBA's top two clubs, suffering four double-digit losses against Golden State and shooting 39.5 percent in a 104-97 home defeat to the Hawks on Dec. 20.
Their confidence, though, is likely high as they look to match a season best with a sixth straight victory. The Rockets have also won eight of 11 against opponents with winning records following a 10-12 start. Sunday's victory was their third in a row by five points or fewer.
"We're growing as a team. So, early in the season, when things got tough, we didn't know how to pull these situations out," Harden, who scored 33 against the Cavaliers, told the team's official website. "Lately we've been believing in each other. Games like this we find a way to win and that's been our motto the entire season."
Houston, which is 19-8 without Dwight Howard, will look to continue benefiting from a bevy of contributors as Harden misses his first game of the season. Terrence Jones has averaged 18.5 points and 10.5 rebounds while shooting 60.4 percent over the last four, and Trevor Ariza hit five 3-pointers in wins against the Clippers and Brooklyn on Wednesday and Friday.
The Hawks, who are a league-best 21-8 against opponents .500 or better, boast impressive depth as well. They won 93-91 at Miami on Saturday despite being without three starters as Al Horford, DeMarre Carroll and Jeff Teague were given the day off along with reserve center Pero Antic.
Kent Bazemore scored 15 in his third start, 10.6 above his previous average, while Dennis Schroder recorded 16 points and 10 assists in his sixth.
Leading scorer Paul Millsap had 22 points and has averaged 20.0 on 50.8 percent shooting during Atlanta's four-game winning streak.
Coach Mike Budenholzer said the occasional days off for starters are to keep the Hawks "in a good place health-wise," but they also give the reserves a chance to prove their mettle.
"This was an opportunity for them to step up and play and they did. They were ready to play. That's a credit to them as professionals," Horford said. "They're always staying ready. They're always doing extra things and that's why we had success down there."
These are two of the league's most perimeter-oriented teams with Houston ranking first with 33.8 3-point attempts per game and Atlanta eighth at 25.9. They combed to go 25 of 69 from 3-point range in the first matchup.
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