Rockets vs. Spurs: Injury Updates Before NBA Cup Matchup
The Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs are set to face off Friday at Frost Bank Center in a pivotal NBA Cup West Group C game. Both teams currently hold a 5-2 record but are dealing with significant injuries.
Houston Rockets Injury Report
- Fred VanVleet is sidelined, recovering from left knee surgery.
- Dorian Finney-Smith remains out following left ankle surgery.
- G League two-way players Isaiah Crawford and Kevon Harris will not play.
- Steven Adams is questionable due to left hip tightness and may be a late decision.
Despite these absences, the Rockets rely on strong performances from Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun.
- Durant is averaging 24.0 points and 35.4 minutes per game.
- Sengun leads the team in rebounds (9.9) and assists (7.3).
- Amen Thompson is having a breakout stretch, scoring 28 points and grabbing 16 rebounds in the last win over Memphis.
San Antonio Spurs Injury Update
- De’Aaron Fox is out with a right hamstring strain.
- Rookie Dylan Harper is sidelined due to a left calf injury.
- Luke Kornet remains out with an ankle sprain.
- Kelly Olynyk and Jeremy Sochan are questionable as they continue their return-to-play progress.
- Harrison Ingram and Riley Minix are also questionable as G League call-ups.
Both teams face injury challenges, impacting key rotations and potentially the outcome of this crucial game.
Author's summary: The Rockets and Spurs enter a vital NBA Cup showdown with several key players injured, shaping the battle for West Group C standings.
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