Houbregs leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Houbregs 5Pachulia 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Houbregs wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
9.3
Points / game
6.9
5.0
Rebounds / game
5.9
1.8
Assists / game
1.5
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Houbregs peak 11.2Pachulia peak 12.2
The trophy case edge: Pachulia
HOF Hall of Fame
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2× NBA Champion
The verdict
Houbregs holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Pachulia answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
54Houbregs · Rotation piece
Balladex Impact Index
59Pachulia · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Bob Houbregs
$3.0
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+33%
Legacy floor100%
Zaza Pachulia
$29
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+35% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictZaza Pachulia is the more valuable card today ($29 vs. $3.0). Zaza Pachulia carries more projected upside (+35% vs. +33% over five years).