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Written Fri Oct 30, before the Mavericks game.
Houston has opened 5-0, with a 2-0 home record and a 3-0 road record. The wins include close finishes in San Antonio and Atlanta, followed by a 132-100 victory in Milwaukee. In that latest game, Houston outscored the Bucks 34-14 in the second quarter and led 57-35 at halftime.
Houston is 5-0: 2-0 at home and 3-0 on the road. The wins range from a 114-110 finish at San Antonio to a 132-100 victory at Milwaukee, where a 34-14 second quarter established control.
Sengun is questionable after a mild lower-back strain, and Adams remains out. The starting lineup is not confirmed, and Sengun's projected place depends on clearance. Clint Capela and smaller lineups are other options.
Fred VanVleet is back after missing last season with a torn ACL. He rested for right-knee management in Atlanta on Oct 24, then scored 24 points in Milwaukee.
Ime Udoka wants to reduce Kevin Durant's workload by using more of Houston's depth. He identified Tari Eason and Jabari Smith Jr. as players who can help cover those minutes.
Houston signed Marcus Smart and Bogdan Bogdanovic in the offseason. Bogdanovic scored 16 points in 15 minutes against Milwaukee. Smart's questionable status and Sheppard's absence leave Houston with fewer available backcourt options tonight.
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| Date | Game | Result | Spread | ATS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 11/2 | vs Boston Celtics | W 109-93 | −4.5 | Covered |
| Sat 10/31 | vs Oklahoma City Thunder | W 119-98 | −2.5 | Covered |
| Fri 10/30 | at Dallas Mavericks | L 111-116 | −5.5 | Missed |
| Wed 10/28 | at Milwaukee Bucks | W 132-100 | −8.5 | Covered |
| Mon 10/26 | vs Atlanta Hawks | W 120-110 | −4.5 | Covered |
Spread is the Rockets’ closing number. ATS is against the spread at the closing number.
Written Fri Oct 30, before the Mavericks game.
Houston is 5-0: 2-0 at home and 3-0 on the road. The wins range from a 114-110 finish at San Antonio to a 132-100 victory at Milwaukee, where a 34-14 second quarter established control.
Houston has opened 5-0, with a 2-0 home record and a 3-0 road record. The wins include close finishes in San Antonio and Atlanta, followed by a 132-100 victory in Milwaukee. In that latest game, Houston outscored the Bucks 34-14 in the second quarter and led 57-35 at halftime.
Fred VanVleet is back after missing last season during ACL recovery. He scored 24 points in Milwaukee, while Amen Thompson added 23 and Kevin Durant had 18. Bogdan Bogdanovic supplied 16 points in 15 minutes. Houston signed Bogdanovic and Marcus Smart in the offseason and secured Thompson with a five-year extension.
Ime Udoka has said he wants to reduce Durant's workload and use more of the team's depth. Tari Eason and Jabari Smith Jr. are among the options he identified. The immediate rotation issue is at center: Alperen Sengun missed Milwaukee with back soreness, and Steven Adams remains out with a right soleus strain. Clint Capela and smaller lineups have been alternatives.
Sengun and Smart are questionable for Dallas, while Reed Sheppard is out with back soreness. Houston already beat the Mavericks 128-110 in the opener, when Durant and Smith each scored 30. Tonight's meeting at American Airlines Center counts toward NBA Cup group play.
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The Houston Rockets are 5-0: 2-0 at home and 3-0 on the road.
The Rockets list Alperen Sengun (Questionable), Marcus Smart (Questionable), Steven Adams (Out), Reed Sheppard (Out), Fred VanVleet (Available), Quadir Copeland (Out), Julian Phillips (Out).