Houston Rockets DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green has started 2025 red hot, but his run of success could come to a screeching halt on Tuesday after he was listed on the injury report as questionable with a right knee contusion. Green has averaged 27.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.0 blocks, and 35.3 minutes per game in his last three games. On Sunday against the Lakers, Green dropped 33 points in the Rockets' four-point win but also apparently picked up this knee injury. Green has played every one of the Rockets' 35 games this season, but if he's sidelined on Tuesday, Fred VanVleet would get much more usage while Cam Whitmore and Amen Thompson could also be lined up for more work as well. In such a favorable matchup, Green's availability will be a very important storyline to follow for Tuesday's slate.

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (leg) was listed on the injury report as doubtful for Tuesday's road game in Washington. Eason has missed nine straight games due to this lower leg injury management and hasn't played since December 14. He was averaging 11.3 points and 6.3 rebounds in 22.5 minutes per game before being sidelined and was a meaningful contributor off the bench. Since he is unlikely to return Tuesday, Cam Whitmore and Jae'Sean Tate will continue to absorb his minutes, and those two players could each get even more work if Jalen Green (knee) is also out after being listed as questionable.

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (lower leg) will remain on the shelf on Sunday versus the Lakers. This will mark his ninth consecutive absence due to lower leg injury management. Cam Whitmore and Jae'Sean Tate have taken on more shifts in the rotation during Eason's absence. However, Amen Thompson has also been out of the lineup because of a suspension. He will return on Sunday, which is bad news for Whitmore and Tate.

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (lower leg) has been ruled out for Friday's contest against Boston. His absence will extend to an eighth consecutive game. Eason was listed as doubtful on the initial injury report, suggesting it might take a bit more time until he's ready to play. With Eason out, Cam Whitmore and Jae'Sean Tate have entered the rotation. Both players also benefit from the absences of Jabari Smith Jr. (hand) and Amen Thompson (suspension). However, they will remain in the second unit on Friday, with Rockets head coach Ime Udoka deciding to insert Jeff Green into the starting five as Smith Jr.'s replacement.

Houston Rockets forward/center Jabari Smith Jr. (hand) is expected to miss 4-8 weeks with a fractured left hand, the team announced on Friday, as reported by ESPN's Shams Charania. Smith Jr. was injured during shootaround ahead of Friday's game against Boston. The third-year player averages 11.9 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks across 30.9 minutes this season. With Tari Eason (lower leg) also nursing an injury and Amen Thompson suspended, the door is open for Cam Whitmore and Jae'Sean Tate to make a big impact. The former has already had a few impressive outings lately.