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Trail BlazersHouston Rockets @ Washington Wizards: Mar 2, 2026
Rockets vs Wizards final: the Houston Rockets beat the Washington Wizards 123-118 on March 2, 2026 at Capital One Arena, Washington, DC.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockets | 26 | 34 | 34 | 29 | 123 |
| Wizards | 30 | 21 | 29 | 38 | 118 |
Top Performers
Rockets
- 32 PTS Alperen Sengun
- 13 REB Alperen Sengun
- 10 AST Reed Sheppard
Wizards
- 23 PTS Bilal Coulibaly
- 5 REB Bub Carrington
- 4 AST Bub Carrington
Rockets vs Wizards Box Score
Houston Rockets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alperen Sengun C | 38 | 32 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 12-20 | 0-1 | 8-11 | -4 |
| Reed Sheppard G | 42 | 19 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 7-18 | 4-11 | 1-2 | +10 |
| Amen Thompson G | 30 | 22 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 10-15 | 1-1 | 1-1 | +6 |
| Kevin Durant F | 37 | 30 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 8-15 | 3-6 | 11-11 | -1 |
| Tari Eason F | 24 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4-11 | 0-2 | 1-1 | +13 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Josh Okogie G | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +2 |
| Aaron Holiday G | 20 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-3 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -8 |
| Clint Capela C | 11 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-3 | 0-0 | 2-2 | +6 |
| Dorian Finney-Smith F | 26 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2-6 | 1-1 | 0-0 | +1 |
Washington Wizards
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tre Johnson G | 21 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2-10 | 1-3 | 0-0 | -5 |
| Bub Carrington G | 28 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4-10 | 2-3 | 1-1 | +1 |
| Kyshawn George F | 21 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5-13 | 3-6 | 3-4 | -5 |
| Bilal Coulibaly G | 26 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9-16 | 5-7 | 0-0 | +4 |
| Julian Reese F | 27 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -12 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Jaden Hardy G | 18 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6-9 | 1-2 | 1-3 | -9 |
| Justin Champagnie F | 26 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5-7 | 2-3 | 0-0 | +3 |
| Will Riley F | 32 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1-9 | 1-5 | 4-4 | -13 |
| Jamir Watkins F | 18 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3-4 | 1-2 | 0-0 | +4 |
| Sharife Cooper G | 17 | 21 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8-10 | 3-4 | 2-2 | +7 |
Rockets vs Wizards Recap
The Houston Rockets beat the Washington Wizards behind a 34-21 second quarter that erased an early deficit. The win moved Houston to 38-22, while Washington fell to 16-44.
A 4-point Wizards lead after the first quarter disappeared in the second. Houston led 60-51 at halftime and 94-80 after three quarters. Washington outscored the Rockets 38-29 in the fourth but ran out of time. The Rockets controlled the glass, with 59 rebounds to 27.
Alperen Sengun led Houston with 32 points and 13 rebounds. Reed Sheppard added 10 assists. Bilal Coulibaly led Washington with 23 points, and Bub Carrington had 5 rebounds and 4 assists. The Wizards made 19 of 35 from three and 44 of 91 overall. Houston shot 45 of 92 and went 24 of 28 at the free throw line.
The number to know: 27 rebounds. Washington's total was less than half of Houston's 59, which gave the Rockets far more chances despite 20 turnovers.
Team Stats
| Rockets | Stat | Wizards |
|---|---|---|
| 45-92 | Field Goals | 44-91 |
| 48.9% | FG % | 48.4% |
| 9-25 | 3-Pointers | 19-35 |
| 36.0% | 3P % | 54.3% |
| 24-28 | Free Throws | 11-14 |
| 85.7% | FT % | 78.6% |
| 59 | Rebounds | 27 |
| 21 | Off. Rebounds | 7 |
| 21 | Assists | 20 |
| 10 | Steals | 15 |
| 5 | Blocks | 4 |
| 20 | Turnovers | 12 |
| 17 | Fouls | 24 |
| 19 | Biggest Lead | 5 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Rockets | 53.8% | 16.1% | 51.2% | 0.261 |
 Wizards | 58.8% | 11.0% | 15.6% | 0.121 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Rockets vs Wizards Game Info
- Date & time
- Monday, March 2, 20267:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Rockets Space City Home Network · Wizards Monumental Sports Network
- Arena
- Capital One ArenaWashington, DC
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Rockets vs Wizards Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Rockets last 5
- L @ Heat 105-115 Feb 28, 2026
- W @ Magic 113-108 Feb 26, 2026
- W vs Kings 128-97 Feb 25, 2026
- W vs Jazz 125-105 Feb 23, 2026
- L @ Knicks 106-108 Feb 21, 2026
Wizards last 5
- L vs Raptors 125-134 Feb 28, 2026
- L @ Hawks 96-126 Feb 26, 2026
- L @ Hawks 98-119 Feb 24, 2026
- L vs Hornets 112-129 Feb 22, 2026
- W vs Pacers 131-118 Feb 20, 2026
Previous meetings
- Nov 12, 2025 Wizards @ Rockets 112-135
More NBA Games on Mar 2, 2026
- Final
Boston Celtics3-1108
Milwaukee Bucks1-481Top: Pritchard 25 PTS, 9 ASTBox score › - Final
Denver Nuggets2-2128
Utah Jazz1-4125Top: Murray 45 PTS, 8 ASTBox score › - Final
Los Angeles Clippers1-3114
Golden State Warriors2-3101Top: Leonard 23 PTSBox score ›
That covers Rockets vs Wizards: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Rockets visit the Mavericks Oct 30; Wizards host the Hornets Oct 30.
Rockets vs Wizards FAQs
Who won Rockets vs Wizards on Mar 2, 2026?
The Houston Rockets beat the Washington Wizards 123-118 on Monday, March 2, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. Alperen Sengun led the Rockets with 32 points.
What are the Rockets and Wizards records?
After this game the Rockets were 38-22 and the Wizards were 16-44 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Rockets vs Wizards?
Alperen Sengun scored 32 for the Rockets. Bilal Coulibaly scored 23 for the Wizards.
Who leads the Rockets vs Wizards season series?
The Rockets lead the regular-season series 1-0 this season.
Who won the last Rockets vs Wizards game?
The Rockets beat the Wizards 135-112 on Nov 12, 2025 at home.
Where was Rockets vs Wizards played?
At Capital One Arena in Washington, DC, the home arena of the Washington Wizards.
What was the score by quarter in Rockets vs Wizards?
Rockets-Wizards: Q1 26-30, Q2 34-21, Q3 34-29, Q4 29-38.
What is next for the Rockets and Wizards?
Rockets visit the Mavericks on Friday, October 30 at 8:00 PM ET; Wizards host the Hornets on Friday, October 30 at 7:00 PM ET.