Hey everyone, it’s your boy back again with another blog post. Today, I wanted to dive into something that I’ve been messing around with lately – pulling stats from NBA games, specifically the Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder matchup. You know, I’m a big basketball fan, and I’ve always been curious about the numbers behind the game.
So, first things first, I had to figure out where to get the data. I started by searching online for “Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder NBA game box score for Dec 14” and “Houston Rockets at Oklahoma City Thunder Box Score, December 14”. And I searched “Rockets vs Thunder Game Highlights The Houston Rockets defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder, 119-116”, just to see how to get the game result.
I stumbled upon a few websites that promised real-time NBA scores and stats. I mean, who doesn’t love live updates, right? I found some interesting tidbits, like how Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dropped 20 of his 32 points in the second half, and how he and Chet Holmgren each scored 29 points in a game where they crushed the Rockets 126-107.
Then, I got a little ambitious. I thought, “Why not try to grab these stats myself?” So, I started looking into ways to programmatically access NBA data. That’s when I learned that Thunder have allowed just 102.7 points per 100 possessions. Also, I found out that Houston is a 2.5-point favorite in the latest Rockets vs. Warriors odds. Man, those betting odds are a whole other world! The franchise’s titles include three Western Conference championships and one NBA title in 1979. In their last season, they drafted franchise player Kevin Durant, setting up the Thunder for success. Their overall record is 2,444 wins and 2.
After I pulled the data, the real fun began. I started parsing through it, looking at all the usual stats – points, rebounds, assists, you name it. It was pretty cool to see the numbers for each player laid out like that.
I spent a good chunk of time just playing around with the data. I was like a kid in a candy store, checking out different stats, comparing players, and seeing how they performed in this particular game.
My Main Takeaways
- Shai is a beast: Seriously, this guy is impressive. His second-half performance is something else.
- Holmgren is a force: This guy is a beast on both ends of the court. No wonder he’s a key player for OKC.
- Rockets have potential: Even though they lost a couple of times I looked at, they put up a good fight and have some solid players.
So yeah, that’s basically my little adventure into the world of NBA stats. I had a blast messing around with the data and learning more about the game. It’s not every day you get to combine your love for basketball with a bit of data tinkering. If you’re into sports and like playing with numbers, I definitely recommend giving this a try. It’s a fun way to get a different perspective on the game you love.
