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Amen Thompson Amen Thompson adds 26/11 double-double vs. Lakers
Wed, Mar 18, 2026, 7:50 PM
Amen Thompson finished Wednesday's loss to the Lakers with 26 points (11-of-19 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), 11 rebounds, four assists and two steals.
Analysis: Thompson followed Monday's double-double with another on Wednesday. He offered similar rebounding and assist numbers in both games against the Lakers, but was a better scorer in the rematch. He finished as one of two Houston players to score 20 or more points in Wednesday's loss, and his 42 minutes marked a team high. Thompson's workload and usage shouldn't lessen in any way during the stretch of the regular season as the Rockets try to finish strong and avoid the Play-In Tournament. He'll continue to be a great fantasy option on a nightly basis. |
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Alperen Sengun Alperen Sengun (back) has 27/4/10 line in return
Wed, Mar 18, 2026, 7:42 PM
Alperen Sengun added 27 points (10-of-15 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), four rebounds, 10 assists, one steal and one three-pointer in Wednesday's loss to the Lakers.
Analysis: Sengun returned from a two-game absence and was, unsurprisingly, one of Houston's most productive players on Wednesday. By way of efficient shooting, he led the Rockets in points, while finishing as the only player on Houston to reach double figures in assists. The double-double marked his sixth points-assists double-double of the season, which has been useful for a Rockets team lacking a natural point guard in the starting unit. Barring injuries, Sengun should remain one of Houston's most reliable players and a triple-double threat each time he takes the floor. |
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Kevin Durant Kevin Durant scores 18 Wednesday in loss to Lakers
Wed, Mar 18, 2026, 7:35 PM
Kevin Durant totaled 18 points (7-of-11 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), six rebounds, four assists, two steals and two three-pointers in Wednesday's loss to the Lakers.
Analysis: A game after being limited to 18 points, Durant landed an identical scoring total on Wednesday, but on even fewer shot attempts. The two-time Finals MVP shot the ball well in his limited looks at the rim and was more secure with the ball in this rematch than he was in the previous meeting. Nonetheless, Durant has had insignificant production in three of his last four games, which has come at an unideal time from a fantasy basketball standpoint. He'll have a chance to get back on track Friday against the Hawks. |
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Alperen Sengun HOU starts Thompson, Durant, Eason, Smith, ?engün
Wed, Mar 18, 2026, 3:03 PM
Varun Shankar
Amen Thompson, Kevin Durant, Tari Eason, Jabari Smith Jr. and Alperen ?engün will start Wednesday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: The lone change to the Rockets' starting lineup is ?engün, who is back after sitting out Monday's loss to the Lakers. His return means that Clint Capela will head to the bench, and he may fall out of the rotation entirely. |
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Alperen Sengun Alperen ?engün (back) off the injury report
Tue, Mar 17, 2026, 9:48 AM
NBA Injury Report
Alperen ?engün (back) is off the injury report for Wednesday's matchup with the Lakers.
Analysis: ?engün sat out Monday's loss to the Lakers, but he'll be back in action for Wednesday's rematch. ?engün' return will push Clint Capela back to the bench after Capela started on Monday. |
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Amen Thompson Amen Thompson has 19/12/5 line Monday vs. LAL
Mon, Mar 16, 2026, 6:43 PM
Amen Thompson finished Monday's loss to the Lakers with 19 points (8-of-13 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), 12 rebounds, five assists and one block.
Analysis: Thompson was one of Houston's most productive players against the Lakers. On the offensive end, he excelled in his role as a combo guard, scoring as well as nearly any other Rockets player while concluding with a team-high in assists. Thompson didn't wow with his defensive stats in terms of being disruptive with steals and blocks, but he rebounded well en route to his 16th double-double of the season. Wednesday's rematch against the Lakers will give him a chance to outdo himself. |
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Jabari Smith Jabari Smith Jr. scores 22 points Monday in loss
Mon, Mar 16, 2026, 6:34 PM
Jabari Smith Jr. had 22 points (9-of-17 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), eight rebounds, one block and two three-pointers in the loss to the Lakers on Monday.
Analysis: Smith Jr. led the Rockets in scoring on Monday, despite some struggles from behind the three-point line. He scored the ball fairly consistently throughout the game, but never had any major scoring runs. The fourth-year forward also made an impact on the glass and finished as the only starter not to commit multiple turnovers. Smith wasn't otherworldly on Monday but did well in his minutes. |
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Kevin Durant Kevin Durant adds 18 points Monday vs. Lakers
Mon, Mar 16, 2026, 6:26 PM
Kevin Durant tallied 18 points (8-of-16 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), five rebounds and two assists in Monday's loss to the Lakers.
Analysis: Durant logged an unspectacular game on Monday, relative to his usual production. He scored under 20 points and failed to make a three-point shot for the second time in the last three games, each coming in Houston losses. And even beyond the low scoring total, his struggles against this Los Angeles defense can be seen in the seven turnovers he committed. Durant lacked his usual production, but he will have an opportunity to bounce back on Wednesday in a second straight matchup with the Lakers. |
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Alperen Sengun Alperen ?engün (back) out, Clint Capela to start
Mon, Mar 16, 2026, 1:57 PM
Khobi Price
Alperen ?engün (back) is out for Monday's game against the Lakers, and Clint Capela will replace him in the starting lineup.
Analysis: After sitting out Friday's win over the Pelicans, ?engün has been ruled out for a second straight game. However, it will be Capela who replaces him in the starting lineup after Dorian Finney-Smith did so the last time out. The matchup dictated the change, as the Lakers start a true center in Deandre Ayton while New Orleans did not. |
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Alperen Sengun Alperen ?engün (back) questionable vs. Lakers
Sun, Mar 15, 2026, 1:29 PM
NBA Injury Report
Alperen ?engün (back) is questionable for Monday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: ?engün did not play in Friday's win over the Pelicans, with Dorian Finney-Smith receiving the starting nod. Finney-Smith was not productive enough to affect fantasy basketball, and there's no reason to consider streaming him if ?engün remains out on Monday. |
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Amen Thompson Amen Thompson posts 23/12/8/1 line, two triples
Fri, Mar 13, 2026, 5:49 PM
Amen Thompson tallied 23 points (7-of-15 FGs, 7-of-8 FTs), 12 rebounds, eight assists, one steal and two three-pointers in Friday's win over the Pelicans.
Analysis: Thompson's stat line on Friday was arguably his best since the All-Star break. The Rockets' guard/forward finished two assists shy of a triple-double, and he's scored 20 points or more in four of his last five appearances. Since March 1, Thompson has provided third-round value in eight-cat formats. After a relatively slow start to the season, Amen has upped the production at the right time, with the fantasy playoffs in many leagues right around the corner. |
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Kevin Durant Kevin Durant records 32/6/5/1/1 line vs. Pelicans
Fri, Mar 13, 2026, 5:48 PM
Kevin Durant amassed 28 points (13-of-24 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), six rebounds, five assists, one steal, one block and three three-pointers in Friday's win over the Pelicans.
Analysis: Durant made the biggest shot of Friday's game, as his mid-range jumper with 7.6 seconds remaining gave Houston a one-point lead. The future Hall of Fame forward would make two free throws to seal the victory, capping his first 30-point game since March 2. Houston's Week 20 schedule is complete, and the Rockets are scheduled to play four games in Week 21. |
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Dorian Finney-Smith HOU starts Amen, KD, Eason, Finney-Smith, Smith
Fri, Mar 13, 2026, 1:38 PM
NBA Lineups
Amen Thompson, Kevin Durant, Tari Eason, Dorian Finney-Smith and Jabari Smith Jr. will start Friday's game against the Pelicans.
Analysis: The Rockets won't have Alperen ?engün for Friday's game, as he sits with a back injury. However, instead of replacing him with a center, the Rockets are going small, with Finney-Smith moving into the starting lineup. Clint Capela may pick up a few more minutes off the bench, but not starting eliminates what little streaming value he had. |
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Alperen Sengun Alperen ?engün (back) downgraded to out vs. NOR
Fri, Mar 13, 2026, 12:22 PM
Will Guillory
Alperen ?engün (back) is out for Friday's game against the Pelicans.
Analysis: ?engün's absence creates a spot in the Rockets' starting lineup, with Clint Capela the likely replacement. The veteran backup is worth streaming in this spot, especially for managers needing rebounds. |
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Alperen Sengun Alperen ?engün (back) questionable vs. New Orleans
Thu, Mar 12, 2026, 12:09 PM
NBA Injury Report
Alperen ?engün (back) is questionable for Friday's game against the Pelicans.
Analysis: ?engün is dealing with lower back pain, casting some doubt on his availability for Friday's game. If he can't play against the Pelicans, Clint Capela would be the next man up. A fantasy afterthought this season, Capela would be worth streaming because of the rebound and blocked shot potential. |
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Alperen Sengun Alperen ?engün blocks three shots vs. Denver
Wed, Mar 11, 2026, 6:29 PM
Alperen ?engün recorded 10 points (5-of-8 FGs, 0-of-4 FTs), two rebounds, three assists and three blocks in Wednesday's loss to the Nuggets.
Analysis: There were only two positives for ?engün in Tuesday's blowout defeat. He kept the turnovers in check, recording two, and the three blocks were the most in a game for him since tallying three in a late February win over the Kings. While the Rockets' center's fantasy value since the All-Star break has been solid, ?engün is ranked outside the top-150 in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks. |
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Kevin Durant Kevin Durant limited to 11 points in defeat
Wed, Mar 11, 2026, 6:28 PM
Kevin Durant accounted for 11 points (5-of-8 FGs, 0-of-1 FTs), four rebounds and five assists in Wednesday's loss to the Nuggets.
Analysis: Durant wasn't the only Rockets player to have a subpar night, but this one had to hurt for those who have the future Hall of Fame forward on their roster. The 11 points tied his season low, and this was the first game in which KD did not reach double figures in shot attempts. Durant and the Rockets will look to bounce back on Friday when they host the Pelicans. |
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Amen Thompson Amen Thompson scores team-high 16 points vs. DEN
Wed, Mar 11, 2026, 6:28 PM
Amen Thompson tallied 16 points (8-of-14 FGs, 0-of-1 FTs), five rebounds, four assists and one steal in Wednesday's loss to the Nuggets.
Analysis: Wednesday was a night to forget for the Rockets, who were outscored by a 40-22 margin in the third quarter and would go on to lose by 36. Thompson produced a decent stat line, but the defensive output was minimal. And for a player who doesn't offer much value in the points category, that can be an issue for fantasy managers. The Rockets play once more in Week 20, Friday night against the Pelicans. |
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Dorian Finney-Smith Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) ruled out vs. Denver
Wed, Mar 11, 2026, 8:37 AM
NBA Injury Report
Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) is out against the Nuggets on Wednesday.
Analysis: DFS still isn't playing back-to-backs, so after suiting up on Tuesday, he will sit for this game. Josh Okogie should take on extra minutes off the bench with DFS sidelined. |
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Jabari Smith Jabari Smith Jr. has 23 points in win Tuesday
Tue, Mar 10, 2026, 4:57 PM
Jabari Smith Jr. had 23 points (8-of-14 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), four rebounds, two assists, two steals and three three-pointers in Tuesday's win over the Raptors.
Analysis: Smith had 23 points in the win over the Raptors after scoring 17 in the loss to the Spurs on Sunday, which was his first game back after missing three of four games with an ankle injury. Reed Sheppard had just seven points in 24 minutes off the bench with Smith back in the lineup. |
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