The Houston Rockets (47-26) avoided a major collapse in the fourth quarter and maintained their hold on the #2 spot with a convincing 121-114 win over the Atlanta Hawks (35-37) on March 26.
Houston Rockets Top Performers:
Jalen Green 32 PTS | 11 REB | 2 STL | 52.2 FPS
Green continues to struggle with his three-point shooting but still managed to post his second consecutive 30-point game and twelfth of the season. The Rockets are 11-1 in those games. Over the past few games, he has been delivering big numbers across multiple areas, showcasing his potential as an all-around player. However, maintaining consistent contributions in these categories may be challenging, especially with teammates who excel in those same areas.
Alperen Sengun 18 PTS | 9 REB | 5 AST | 41.3 FPS
Sengun’s offensive struggles have persisted, as he has scored under 20 points in his last three games, following a six-game stretch where his point totals alternated between over and under 20. However, he remains a significant part of the offense and is likely to have better scoring performances in the games to come.
Jabari Smith Jr. 17 PTS | 5 REB | 2 STL | 29.5 FPS
Smith saw a notable increase in minutes and provided solid value across multiple areas today. He’s a capable scorer and rebounder and has shown his potential in several games this month. However, maintaining consistent production has been challenging with his limited role off the bench. Still, he remains a solid streaming option as long as Thompson is unavailable.
Fred Vanvleet 21 PTS | 4 REB | 3 AST | 29.3 FPS
Fred continues to face some offensive challenges but kept his performance respectable with a perfect 8-for-8 showing from the free-throw line. However, his production in other areas suffered as a result. Consistency has been a defining aspect of his season—while he can deliver elite totals, he also has subpar performances. Still, he remains a valuable fantasy contributor overall.
Tari Eason 10 PTS | 14 REB | 1 STL | 28.8 FPS
Eason was moved into the starting lineup today with Thompson unavailable and delivered a solid rebounding performance. However, his recent contributions in other areas haven’t quite matched his usual level. That said, he should remain a valuable contributor as long as he’s starting.
Atlanta Hawks Top Performers:
Dyson Daniels 19 PTS | 10 AST | 4 STL | 53.6 FPS
Daniels continues to stand out in category leagues, setting a career-high in assists while nearly reaching his third 20-point game this month. His limited outside shooting and free-throw production make his offensive output likely unsustainable, but he more than makes up for it on defense, recording 3 or more steals in eight of his last nine games.
Trae Young 19 PTS | 3 3PM | 12 AST | 37.4 FPS
Young has frequently appeared on the injury report but has missed only one game this month. He started the month slow, but has picked up his play lately, scoring 25+ points in each of his last four games with improved shot-making, all while maintaining quality assist numbers. However, his turnovers have become a serious issue, averaging five per game this month, which could impact his overall performance moving forward.
Onyeka Okongwu 15 PTS | 14 REB | 3 AST | 35.5 FPS
OO has consistently delivered strong production for his position, recording his eighth double-double of the month. He has also been excellent defensively, averaging 1.5 blocks and 1.4 steals, although his impact was somewhat muted in today’s game. With the team lacking depth in the frontcourt, he should be able to maintain a high level of production moving forward.
Terrence Mann 16 PTS | 4 REB | 1 STL | 24.3 FPS
Mann has maintained a consistent bench role this month, though most of his production has come solely in scoring.
Zacharrie Risacher 18 PTS | 4 REB | 1 AST | 23.3 FPS
Risacher struggled badly with his outside shot today, missing all 6 of his attempts, but still managed to record his sixth consecutive game with 14+ points, including two 20+ point performances during that stretch. While he’s steadily finding consistency as a scorer, his contributions in other areas remain limited.
Biggest Disappointment of the Game:
Caris LeVert 5 PTS | 1 REB | 1 STL
LeVert had been a strong offensive option since joining the team, but his production has declined lately, including a particularly poor showing today. Still, he has managed a few double-digit scoring games and delivered solid playmaking and defensive performances in past weeks, keeping him worth monitoring.
