Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Flirts with triple-double in loss
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Sengun contributed 25 points (10-22 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 4-5 FT), nine rebounds, eight assists, one block and one steal across 36 minutes during Friday's 121-110 loss to San Antonio.
Sengun went to work banging in the post with Victor Wembanyama Friday night, and he helped hold the Spurs' superstar to a modest 22 points. Sengun is having a superb season in Houston, hitting career-highs in points (22.8), dimes (7.4), steals (1.5) and free throw percentage (74.6), and he's showing no signs of slowing down.
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Rockets' Kevin Durant: Scores 24 points in turnover-fest
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Durant provided 24 points (8-18 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 7-7 FT), one rebound, two assists and one steal over 37 minutes during Friday's 121-110 loss to San Antonio.
Durant was coming off a game in which he was held to a season-low 11 points on 5-18 shooting, and while he got things back on track in the scoring department in this one, he also committed a season-high eight turnovers. As a team, the Rockets conceded a season-high 33 points off 23 turnovers, which ended their five-game win streak. Through 18 years and 1131 games of NBA experience, Durant has only had 18 such instances where he's turned the ball over eight-plus times in a single game.
Adams (hip) has been cleared to play in Friday's game against the Spurs, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
After missing Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies with a hip issue, Adams will get back on the floor. The veteran big man is currently averaging 6.5 points, 9.5 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.0 steals per game, shooting 66.7 percent from the field.
Rockets' Dorian Finney-Smith: Sidelined once again
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Finney-Smith (ankle) is out for Friday's game against the Spurs.
Finney-Smith has yet to make his Rockets debut while recovering from offseason left ankle surgery. The next chance for the veteran forward to suit up will come against the Bucks on Sunday.
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Rockets' Steven Adams: Questionable vs. Spurs
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Adams (hip) is questionable for Friday's game against the Spurs.
The veteran big man is in jeopardy of missing a second consecutive game with a hip flexor. Clint Capela would likely take on the backup center role if Adams is out, with Tari Eason also being a candidate to soak up additional center minutes behind Alperen Sengun in this case.
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Rockets' Josh Okogie: Scores 13 in win
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Okogie ended Wednesday's 124-109 victory over Memphis with 13 points (5-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt), three rebounds, three assists and two steals in 24 minutes.
Okogie has worked wonders for the Rockets since joining the starting lineup, averaging 9.4 points, 1.4 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.4 steals and 2.0 threes made in five games (Houston is 5-0 in that stretch). In a lineup headlined by Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson, Okogie is not needed to score as much offensively but is capable of hitting open shots if necessary, shooting 51.7 percent from the field and 55.6 percent from three in those five starts.
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Rockets' Kevin Durant: Struggles with shot in win
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Durant contributed 11 points (5-18 FG, 1-2 3Pt), four rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal across 34 minutes during Wednesday's 124-109 victory over Memphis.
Durant delivered his worst game of the season so far in this win over the Grizzlies, posting a season-low output in points and field goals made while attempting 18 shots -- his second-highest mark of the season. There's a strong chance this might have been nothing more than an off game for the veteran scorer, as he had recorded at least 19 points in each of his previous six games to start his Rockets tenure on a strong note. Durant will aim to bounce back when the Rockets take on the Spurs on Friday.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Stuffs stat sheet off bench in win
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Eason closed Wednesday's 124-109 win over Memphis with 16 points (5-13 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 32 minutes.
Eason returned to the bench for this game since Jabari Smith (ankle) moved back into the starting lineup after a one-game absence. However, that didn't affect his production. Eason has scored in double digits in five straight games now, averaging 15.8 points per game over that stretch and reaching the 15-point plateau three times. Eason endured a slow start to the season, but his play over that five-game stretch should earn him a regular spot in the rotation for the time being.
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Rockets' Jabari Smith: Scores 16 points in return
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Smith recorded 16 points (6-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and two assists over 36 minutes during Wednesday's 124-109 win over Memphis.
Smith returned to his regular starting role after a one-game absence due to an ankle sprain and posted a solid stat line. Smith has been a consistent secondary scoring option for the Rockets and has scored in double digits in each of his six appearances this season while clearing the 15-point threshold three times already. To put things into context, he achieved that feat just 11 times in 57 regular-season appearances in 2024-25.
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Rockets' Amen Thompson: Nears triple-double in win
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Thompson finished with 28 points (13-26 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 10 rebounds, seven assists and two steals across 39 minutes during Wednesday's 124-109 win over the Grizzlies.
Thompson filled up the stat sheet, as he got the job done on both ends of the floor while being efficient, shooting 50 percent from the floor. The two-way guard is on a hot streak, as he's scored 27 points or more in each of the last two games.
Sengun generated 20 points (6-14 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 8-10 FT), 16 rebounds, seven assists, one steal and one block across 35 minutes of Wednesday's 124-109 win over the Grizzlies.
Sengun has now delivered a double-double in three consecutive games. His 16 rebounds marked a new season high, and he's also dished out at least six assists each of his seven games this season. Sengun averaged 4.9 assists per game during the 2024-25 regular season. The 23-year-old center is averaging 22.4 points, 9.9 rebounds and 7.3 assists per game so far.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Headed to bench
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Eason will come off the bench for Wednesday's game in Memphis, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Jabari Smith is back and in the starting lineup following a one-game stint on the sidelines, so Eason will shift back to a reserve role with the second unit. In five games off the bench this season, Eason has registered averages of 11.0 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game in 23.7 minutes a night.
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Rockets' Steven Adams: Won't play Wednesday
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Adams (hip) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
Adams is dealing with a hip issue that will keep him sidelined. Clint Capela and Jeff Green will likely be turned to to shoulder the load in the frontcourt.
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Rockets' Jabari Smith: Will play Wednesday
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Smith (ankle) is good to go for Wednesday's game in Memphis, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
Smith is back after a one-game stint on the sidelines, which means Tari Eason will likely be returning to the second unit Wednesday evening. Jae'Sean Tate could drop from the rotation entirely with Smith back in the mix.
Davison (personal) has been cleared to play in Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies.
After missing Monday's game against the Mavericks for personal reasons, Davison will get back on the floor. The Alabama product has played in only two of the six games his squad has played so far this season. He's currently averaging 4.0 points and 1.0 assists across 7.5 minutes per game.
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Rockets' Dorian Finney-Smith: Ruled out Wednesday
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Finney-Smith (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies.
Finney-Smith has not yet made his Rockets debut this season as he recovers from offseason left ankle surgery. The veteran forward's next chance to suit up will be Friday against the Spurs, though he can be considered doubtful until the team provides an update.
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