[Game Recap]

Houston Rockets at Utah Jazz

Dec 01, 2025

Utah Jazz Outlast Houston Rockets 133-125 in High-Scoring Contest

Game Summary

The Utah Jazz secured a 133-125 victory over the Houston Rockets, showcasing their offensive prowess. Despite the Rockets scoring 125 points, they struggled with a three-point shooting percentage of just 29.4%, which fell short against Utah's effective 40% from beyond the arc, leading to their defeat.

Top Performers

Lauri Markkanen led the Jazz with 29 points and 8 rebounds, while Keyonte George contributed significantly with 28 points and 8 assists. Jusuf Nurkić added 18 points and 9 rebounds, rounding out a strong performance from Utah. For the Rockets, Kevin Durant scored 32 points with 9 rebounds, and Alperen Sengun had a notable 31 points and 14 assists, but their efforts weren't enough to seal the win.

Odds Recap

Listed as 11-point underdogs, the Utah Jazz stunned the Houston Rockets with an 8-point victory. The final score exceeded the pre-game total of 234.5 points, landing in the over category.

Prediction Recap

The model predicted the Houston Rockets would win, which was incorrect, and it also misjudged the spread, failing to anticipate Utah's performance as underdogs. However, it accurately predicted the game would go over the total points scored.

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