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Alperen Sengun Alperen ?engün drops 22 points, eight assists
Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 6:19 PM
Alperen ?engün amassed 22 points (10-of-13 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), six rebounds, eight assists and one blocked shot in Friday's loss to the Timberwolves.
Analysis: After totaling 20 points on 9-of-29 shooting from the field in his prior two games, ?engün had a good night scoring-wise against the Timberwolves. The Rockets' center goes into Sunday's regular-season finale having scored 20 points or more in three of his last six appearances. ?engün's final stat line was solid, and it's possible that he'll be done until the playoffs. The Rockets will be the No. 5 seed regardless of the outcome of their game against the Grizzlies, so that could be a spot for ?engün to rest. |
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Kevin Durant Kevin Durant posts 33/7/7/1/2 line vs. Minnesota
Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 6:19 PM
Kevin Durant recorded 33 points (13-of-18 FGs, 7-of-9 FTs), seven rebounds, seven assists, one steal and two blocks in Friday's loss to the Timberwolves.
Analysis: Durant has scored 30 points or more in 29 games this season, including Friday. However, the Rockets' forward did his damage inside the three-point line, as he missed his lone three-point attempts. Minnesota struggled to come up with an answer for Durant in the mid-range and around the basket, as he shot 13-of-17 from two. The rebounds and assists were also good for fantasy managers in active leagues. Friday's defeat and the Lakers' win over the Suns locked Houston into the No. 5 seed in the West, making it possible that Durant won't play on Sunday against the Grizzlies. |
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Amen Thompson Amen Thompson scores career-high 41 points
Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 6:18 PM
Amen Thompson finished Friday's loss to the Timberwolves with 41 points (17-of-22 FGs, 7-of-7 FTs), nine rebounds, seven assists, one steal and one blocked shot.
Analysis: Thompson came out hot on Friday, as his 24 first-half points were the most in a half for him in his NBA career. The Rockets' athletic wing finished with his first 40-point game while also recording nine rebounds and seven assists. Thompson's offensive ceiling would be raised considerably if he could develop a consistent perimeter shot, but many teams struggle to keep Amen away from the basket as it is. |
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Tari Eason Tari Eason (illness) available vs. Minnesota
Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 1:54 PM
Lachard Binkley
Tari Eason (illness) is available to play against the Timberwolves on Friday.
Analysis: Eason will play through this illness for a second straight game. He played 27 minutes off the bench on Thursday and contributed 15 points, eight rebounds, two steals and three triples. Eason should play a similar role in this game. |
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Tari Eason Tari Eason (illness) questionable Friday vs. MIN
Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 10:02 AM
NBA Injury Report
Tari Eason (illness) is questionable for Friday's tilt with the Timberwolves.
Analysis: Eason played through the illness on Thursday against the 76ers, but he could be held out for the second leg of Houston's back-to-back set. If Eason is ultimately sidelined, Josh Okogie and Jae'Sean Tate could earn some additional run. |
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Amen Thompson Amen Thompson has 19 points, three steals vs. PHI
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 5:39 PM
Amen Thompson finished Thursday's win over the 76ers with 19 points (7-of-14 FGs, 5-of-8 FTs), five rebounds, four assists and three steals.
Analysis: Thompson logged 42 minutes on Thursday and impacted the game in several areas. He left some meat on the bone as a scorer due to his poor free-throw shooting and inefficiency from beyond the arc, but still finished just under 20 for the game. Thompson didn't dominate the glass or dial up a ton of assists, but he made contributions in each area, while his three steals helped the Rockets to an eight-game win streak. They'll face the Timberwolves on Friday. |
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Jabari Smith Jabari Smith Jr. scores 19 points in win over PHI
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 5:32 PM
Jabari Smith Jr. totaled 19 points (7-of-15 FGs, 4-of-6 FTs), five rebounds, one block and one three-pointer in the win over the 76ers on Thursday.
Analysis: Smith couldn't find his rhythm from beyond the arc but still managed to hover around the 20-point mark on Thursday. His scoring came from the charity stripe and mostly inside the paint. The fourth-year forward has played his role well this year and continues to put up some of his best numbers alongside Kevin Durant as a full-time starter. With two games left on the schedule, the Rockets have a chance to extend their eight-game winning streak while trying to land homecourt advantage in the first round of the playoffs. |
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Kevin Durant Kevin Durant scores 29, leads Rockets to victory
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 5:25 PM
Kevin Durant added 29 points (10-of-18 FGs, 6-of-8 FTs), seven rebounds, five assists and three three-pointers in the win over the 76ers on Thursday.
Analysis: Durant had another efficient outing on Thursday. He shot the ball well from both inside and outside the arc, and consistently made his way to the free-throw line to add to his total. The veteran wing also established himself as a passer in this game, which is reflected in the team-high assists that he generated against the Sixers. Durant and the Rockets are playing some of their best ball of the season down the stretch. They've won eight straight games with two remaining on their schedule. |
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Josh Okogie HOU starts Amen, Durant, Okogie, Smith, ?engün
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 1:40 PM
NBA Lineups
Amen Thompson, Kevin Durant, Josh Okogie, Jabari Smith Jr. and Alperen ?engün will start Thursday's game against the 76ers.
Analysis: The need to account for Philadelphia's perimeter trio of Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe and Paul George likely factored into Rockets' head coach Ime Udoka's decision to change Houston's lineup, especially after the 76ers lost Joel Embiid (appendectomy). Okogie gives the first five another versatile defender, pushing Reed Sheppard to the bench. |
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Tari Eason Tari Eason (illness) upgraded to available vs. PHI
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 12:34 PM
NBA Injury Report
Tari Eason (illness) is available for Thursday's game against the 76ers.
Analysis: Added to the Rockets' injury report early Thursday afternoon, Eason is officially available to play. He'll take on his usual role off the bench, which means that Josh Okogie and Jae'Sean Tate's minutes are unlikely to increase. |
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Tari Eason Tari Eason (illness) questionable vs. Philadelphia
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 6:20 AM
NBA Injury Report
Tari Eason (illness) is questionable for Thursday's game against the 76ers.
Analysis: Eason was not on the initial injury report released by the Rockets. If he's unable to play, fellow reserves Josh Okogie and Jae'Sean Tate could see their playing time increase. They logged a combined 19 minutes in Tuesday's win over the Suns, with Okogie playing 12. |
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Alperen Sengun Alperen ?engün posts 14 rebounds, six assists
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 7:56 PM
Alperen ?engün finished Tuesday's win over the Suns with 12 points (5-of-15 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), 14 rebounds and six assists.
Analysis: ?engün locking in during the fourth quarter helped the Rockets pull away in Phoenix. The Suns could not find an answer for the Rockets' center, who was especially impactful in making plays for his teammates. In the fourth quarter, ?engün recorded three assists and committed just one turnover. While Amen Thompson led the way with eight assists, ?engün recorded six and was able to get the turnovers in check after being a bit loose with the basketball early on. |
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Amen Thompson Amen Thompson records 22/11/8/3/1 line vs. Suns
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 7:56 PM
Amen Thompson accounted for 22 points (10-of-16 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), 11 rebounds, eight assists, three steals and one blocked shot in Tuesday's win over the Suns.
Analysis: Thompson was outstanding on Tuesday, finishing two assists shy of a triple-double. The Suns struggled to come up with an answer for the athletic wing, even though he isn't much of a threat on the perimeter. In addition to his work on the offensive end, Thompson put up four defensive contributions, including three steals. With the Rockets still able to finish as high as third in the Western Conference, Thompson should continue to play starters' minutes for the team's final three games of the regular season. |
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Jabari Smith Jabari Smith Jr. hits five triples, scores 20
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 7:56 PM
Jabari Smith Jr. tallied 20 points (6-of-18 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), six rebounds, one assist, one block and five three-pointers in Tuesday's win over the Suns.
Analysis: For the second consecutive game, Smith scored at least 20 points and made five three-pointers. His percentage wasn't good on Tuesday, with a 1-of-5 night inside the arc being more problematic than Smith shooting 5-of-13 from three. Add in the rebounds, and this was a solid showing from Smith, even with the low field-goal percentage. The Rockets have three games left in their regular-season schedule, starting with the 76ers on Thursday. |
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Kevin Durant Kevin Durant scores 24 in return to Phoenix
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 7:55 PM
Kevin Durant amassed 24 points (8-of-20 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), four rebounds, three assists and five three-pointers in Tuesday's win over the Suns.
Analysis: Playing in Phoenix for the first time since being traded during the offseason, Durant started slowly on Tuesday. He missed five of his first six shot attempts, and the Rockets were on the wrong end of a 21-0 run during the first quarter. Durant and the Rockets would eventually find their footing, with the veteran forward leading seven double-digit scorers with 24 points. The victory pulled Houston into a tie for fourth in the West, but the Lakers do hold the tiebreaker. And third remains within reach, as the Rockets trail the Nuggets by one game with three to go. |
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JD Davison JD Davison inks two-year deal with Rockets
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 10:12 AM
Shams Charania
According to ESPN's Shams Charania, JD Davison has signed a two-year deal with the Rockets.
Analysis: Davison's deal will be converted from a two-way to a standard contract, and he'll fill out Houston's final roster spot ahead of the 2025-26 playoffs. |
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Amen Thompson Amen Thompson records 18 points, seven assists
Sun, Apr 5, 2026, 6:50 PM
Amen Thompson accounted for 18 points (8-of-11 FGs, 2-of-4 FTs), three rebounds, seven assists and one steal in Sunday's win over the Warriors.
Analysis: Spending a good portion of his night chasing around Stephen Curry did not prohibit Thompson from recording a solid stat line. While he was only responsible for one steal, the Rockets' wing shot the ball well from the field and finished second on the team in assists behind Kevin Durant. While Thompson did not reach his ADP (22), he provided fourth-round value in eight- and nine-cat formats, so he was far from a disappointment in fantasy basketball. |
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Alperen Sengun Alperen ?engün caps night with game-winning shot
Sun, Apr 5, 2026, 6:49 PM
Alperen ?engün tallied 24 points (10-of-19 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), six rebounds, seven assists, two blocks and one three-pointer in Sunday's win over the Warriors.
Analysis: ?engün's layup with just under 12 seconds remaining gave Houston the 117-116 victory, extending their win streak to six games. The Rockets' center finished with a final stat line that lacked only a steal, a positive end to championship week in Yahoo! default leagues. For those competing in leagues that will be active in Week 24, the Rockets still have plenty to play for in a four-game week. As a result, ?engün's availability should not be a concern. |
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Jabari Smith Jabari Smith Jr. hits five triples, scores 23
Sun, Apr 5, 2026, 6:49 PM
Jabari Smith Jr. amassed 23 points (9-of-12 FGs), nine rebounds, one assist and five three-pointers in Sunday's win over the Warriors.
Analysis: Smith shot 5-of-7 from beyond the arc on Sunday, making it seven straight games in which he's made at least two three-pointers. The five triples were the most in a game for him since February 23 against the Jazz. Also, the 23 points were the most that Smith has scored in a game since March 20, when he hit that number in a win over the Hawks. Smith did not record any defensive stats, but the nine rebounds helped fantasy managers. |
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Kevin Durant Kevin Durant records 31/8/8 line, three blocks
Sun, Apr 5, 2026, 6:48 PM
Kevin Durant finished Sunday's win over the Warriors with 31 points (10-of-17 FGs, 8-of-9 FTs), eight rebounds, eight assists, three blocks and three three-pointers.
Analysis: While he finished with 31 points, Durant's biggest play on Sunday was an assist. His pass to Alperen ?engün led to the game-winning layup with 11.6 seconds remaining. The Rockets have won their last six games, and KD has averaged eight helpers per game during the run. In Sunday's victory, Durant also provided solid value in rebounds and blocked shots, which fantasy managers were undoubtedly pleased with. For managers whose leagues run through Week 24, the Rockets play four games, starting with the Suns on Tuesday. |
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