Utah Jazz vs Houston Rockets
PREVIEW: The Houston Rockets will visit the Utah Jazz after winning four road games in a row , bringing one of the league's most dominant teams into an unfavorable matchup for the hosts. Houston has established itself as arguably the second-best team in the league, dominating on both ends of the floor with the second-ranked offensive rating in the league. The Rockets boast an incredible 40.2 offensive rebound percentage that ranks first in the league by a wide margin and would represent the highest for any team in a single season in league history . Meanwhile, Utah snapped a four-game losing streak with a 128-119 victory over Sacramento, led by three 20-point scorers including Keyonte George with 31 points .
Unfortunately for the Jazz, no ShotQuality data is available for either team heading into this contest. Utah ranks fifth in offensive rebound percentage at 32.5 percent and both teams rank in the top 10 in limiting opponent offensive rebounds, setting up an intriguing rebounding battle where keeping Houston's glass dominance in check will be critical to the Jazz's chances. The Jazz prioritize 3-point attempts at a 41.7 percent rate, the sixth-highest in the league, though those shots have struggled to fall at an elite rate this season at 33.9 percent, 26th in the association. The matchup tips off Sunday, November 30 at 3 p.m. ET from the Delta Center in Salt Lake City.