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18-04-2025
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By the numbers: Key head-to-head statistics for Rockets, Warriors in 2024-25 season
By the numbers: Key head-to-head statistics for Rockets, Warriors in 2024-25 season With five meetings in the 2024-25 regular season — four originally scheduled, and a fifth coming via a quarterfinal elimination game of the Emirates NBA Cup 2024 — the Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors know each other quite well. The Warriors (48-30, No. 7 in Western Conference) won three of those five meetings, though Houston (52-30, No. 2 in West) won two of the final three. Advertisement There was a clear trend across those five games. The Warriors averaged 103.4 points and the Rockets 101.8, and each team's offense versus the other would rate dead last when compared to the average offensive rating among the NBA's 30 teams this season. So, will that translate to the upcoming matchup in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs? We'll find out starting Sunday, when the best-of-seven series (schedule) opens at Toyota Center. Looking back at those five previous head-to-head meetings in 2024-25, here's a look back at key statistics for each team and its players. Dates, Scores of Five Previous Meetings Nov. 2 at Houston: Warriors 127, Rockets 121 in overtime (recap) Advertisement Dec. 5 at Golden State: Warriors 99, Rockets 93 (recap) Dec. 11 at Houston, NBA Cup: Rockets 91, Warriors 90 (recap) Feb. 13 at Houston: Warriors 105, Rockets 98 (recap) April 6 at Golden State: Rockets 106, Warriors 96 (recap) Houston Players vs. Golden State This list is limited to players who averaged at least 13 minutes per game while playing in multiple games this season versus the Warriors. Alperen Sengun , five games: 17.0 points, 11.2 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 2.8 turnovers in 28.2 minutes; 47.1% FG, 65.5% on free throws, 51.4% true shooting (TS), -7.8 net rating Jabari Smith Jr. , four games: 14.3 points, 6.0 rebounds in 34.7 minutes; 46.8% FG, 36.7% on 3-pointers, 59.5% TS, -2.1 net rating Tari Eason , three games: 13.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.0 steals, 1.3 blocks in 26.5 minutes; 51.5% FG, 44.4% on 3-pointers, 57.5% TS, +10.9 net rating Jalen Green , five games: 12.6 points, 3.0 assists, 2.0 steals, 3.0 turnovers in 31.4 minutes; 31.5% FG, 25.0% on 3-pointers, 68.8% on free throws, 39.4% TS, -7.3 net rating Dillon Brooks , five games: 12.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.0 steals in 30.0 minutes; 51.0% FG, 38.1% on 3-pointers, 59.5% TS, -8.6 net rating Amen Thompson , five games: 12.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.4 blocks in 28.8 minutes; 48.2% FG, 50.4% TS, +10.1 net rating Fred VanVleet , four games: 8.8 points, 5.0 assists, 1.8 turnovers in 37.3 minutes; 22.4% FG, 21.9% on 3-pointers, 33.3% TS, -4.8 net rating Aaron Holiday , five games: 7.8 points, 2.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists in 18.0 minutes; 46.9% FG, 35.3% on 3-pointers, 58.5% TS, +6.3 net rating Steven Adams, three games: 2.7 points, 5.7 rebounds in 13.4 minutes; 66.7% FG, 66.7% TS, +17.6 net rating Golden State Players vs. Houston This list is limited to players who averaged at least 13 minutes per game while playing in multiple games this season versus the Rockets. Jonathan Kuminga , four games: 21.3 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.8 turnovers in 28.7 minutes; 50.8% FG, 42.1% on 3-pointers, 59.1% on free throws, 58.5% TS, +14.8 net rating Steph Curry , three games: 16.3 points, 5.3 assists, 3.3 rebounds, 2.0 turnovers in 33.9 minutes; 36.4% FG, 30.0% on 3-pointers, 50.6% TS, +2.4 net rating Jimmy Butler , two games: 16.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists in 33.7 minutes; 45.5% FG, 40.0% on 3-pointers; 60.6% TS, -5.0 net rating Buddy Hield , five games: 13.8 points, 3.8 rebounds in 26.7 minutes; 45.3% FG, 40.0% on 3-pointers, 62.0% TS, +3.7 net rating Brandin Podziemski , five games: 13.0 points, 5.8 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.4 steals, 2.2 turnovers in 35.0 minutes; 40.0% FG, 33.3% on 3-pointers, 50.1% TS, +2.3 net rating Draymond Green , four games: 9.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 3.5 turnovers in 30.6 minutes; 46.7% FG, 22.2% on 3-pointers, 63.6% on free throws, 53.1% TS, -6.0 net rating Gary Payton II , four games: 7.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.8 steals in 16.8 minutes;48.1% FG, 27.3% on 3-pointers, 53.7% TS, -20.6 net rating Moses Moody , four games: 7.0 points, 2.5 rebounds in 21.9 minutes; 32.% FG, 33.3% on 3-pointers, 46.7% on free throws, 44.3% TS, +1.3 net rating Kevon Looney, five games: 4.6 points, 9.0 rebounds, 1.6 assists in 19.4 minutes; 38.1% FG, 58.3% on free throws Rockets' Advanced Statistics vs. Warriors Offensive rating : 103.0 Defensive rating : 104.2 Net rating : -1.2 Assist percentage : 60.0% Assist-to-turnover ratio: 1.67 Assist ratio : 17.0% Offensive rebounding percentage : 32.4% Defensive rebounding percentage : 70.2% Rebounding percentage : 50.5% Turnover percentage : 14.6% Effective field-goal percentage : 48.3% TS : 50.3% Possessions: 97.0 per game Warriors' Advanced Team Statistics vs. Rockets Offensive rating : 104.2 Defensive rating : 103.0 Net rating : +1.2 Assist percentage : 65.4% Assist-to-turnover ratio : 1.57 Assist ratio : 17.5% Offensive rebounding percentage : 29.8% Defensive rebounding percentage : 67.6% Rebounding percentage : 49.5% Turnover percentage : 15.5% Effective field-goal percentage : 50.8% TS : 53.8% Possessions: 97.0 per game Rockets' Traditional Statistics vs. Warriors Points per game : 101.8 Field-goal percentage : 42.6% on 93.8 attempts 3-point percentage : 30.1% on 35.2 attempts Free-throw percentage : 65.9% on 17.0 attempts Offensive rebounds : 13.4 Defensive rebounds : 32.8 Total rebounds : 46.2 Assists : 24.0 Turnovers : 14.4 Steals : 9.4 Blocks : 6.4 Fouls: 20.2 Warriors' Traditional Statistics vs. Rockets Points per game : 103.4 Field-goal percentage : 43.4% on 85.2 attempts 3-point percentage : 34.6% on 36.4 attempts Free-throw percentage : 67.7% on 24.8 attempts Offensive rebounds : 11.0 Defensive rebounds : 34.6 Total rebounds : 45.6 Assists : 24.2 Turnovers : 15.4 Steals : 9.6 Blocks : 4.6 Fouls: 16.2 Advertisement More: 2025 NBA playoffs: Rockets learn first-round opponent, schedule versus Warriors This article originally appeared on Rockets Wire: By the numbers: Key Rockets-Warriors statistics from 2024-25 season
USA Today
18-04-2025
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- USA Today
By the numbers: Key head-to-head statistics for Rockets, Warriors in 2024-25 season
By the numbers: Key head-to-head statistics for Rockets, Warriors in 2024-25 season With a first-round, best-of-seven matchup in the 2025 NBA playoffs on deck, we're taking a look back at previous Rockets-Warriors games this season. With five meetings in the 2024-25 regular season — four originally scheduled, and a fifth coming via a quarterfinal elimination game of the Emirates NBA Cup 2024 — the Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors know each other quite well. The Warriors (48-30, No. 7 in Western Conference) won three of those five, though Houston (52-30, No. 2 in West) won two of the final three. There was a clear trend across those five games. The Warriors averaged 103.4 points and the Rockets 101.8, and each team's offense versus the other would rate dead last when compared to the average offensive rating among the NBA's 30 teams this season. So, will that translate to the upcoming matchup in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs? We'll find out starting Sunday, when the best-of-seven series (schedule) opens at Toyota Center. Looking back at those five previous head-to-head meetings in 2024-25, here's a look back at key statistics for each team and its players. Dates, Scores of Five Previous Meetings Nov. 2 at Houston: Warriors 127, Rockets 121 in overtime (recap) at Houston: Warriors 127, Rockets 121 in overtime (recap) Dec. 5 at Golden State: Warriors 99, Rockets 93 (recap) at Golden State: Warriors 99, Rockets 93 (recap) Dec. 11 at Houston, NBA Cup: Rockets 91, Warriors 90 (recap) at Houston, NBA Cup: Rockets 91, Warriors 90 (recap) Feb. 13 at Houston: Warriors 105, Rockets 98 (recap) at Houston: Warriors 105, Rockets 98 (recap) April 6 at Golden State: Rockets 106, Warriors 96 (recap) Houston Players vs. Golden State This list is limited to players who averaged at least 13 minutes per game while playing in multiple games this season versus the Warriors. Alperen Sengun , five games: 17.0 points, 11.2 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 2.8 turnovers in 28.2 minutes; 47.1% FG, 65.5% on free throws, 51.4% true shooting (TS), -7.8 net rating , five games: 17.0 points, 11.2 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 2.8 turnovers in 28.2 minutes; 47.1% FG, 65.5% on free throws, 51.4% true shooting (TS), -7.8 net rating Jabari Smith Jr. , four games: 14.3 points, 6.0 rebounds in 34.7 minutes; 46.8% FG, 36.7% on 3-pointers, 59.5% TS, -2.1 net rating , four games: 14.3 points, 6.0 rebounds in 34.7 minutes; 46.8% FG, 36.7% on 3-pointers, 59.5% TS, -2.1 net rating Tari Eason , three games: 13.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.0 steals, 1.3 blocks in 26.5 minutes; 51.5% FG, 44.4% on 3-pointers, 57.5% TS, +10.9 net rating , three games: 13.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.0 steals, 1.3 blocks in 26.5 minutes; 51.5% FG, 44.4% on 3-pointers, 57.5% TS, +10.9 net rating Jalen Green , five games: 12.6 points, 3.0 assists, 2.0 steals, 3.0 turnovers in 31.4 minutes; 31.5% FG, 25.0% on 3-pointers, 68.8% on free throws, 39.4% TS, -7.3 net rating , five games: 12.6 points, 3.0 assists, 2.0 steals, 3.0 turnovers in 31.4 minutes; 31.5% FG, 25.0% on 3-pointers, 68.8% on free throws, 39.4% TS, -7.3 net rating Dillon Brooks , five games: 12.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.0 steals in 30.0 minutes; 51.0% FG, 38.1% on 3-pointers, 59.5% TS, -8.6 net rating , five games: 12.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.0 steals in 30.0 minutes; 51.0% FG, 38.1% on 3-pointers, 59.5% TS, -8.6 net rating Amen Thompson , five games: 12.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.4 blocks in 28.8 minutes; 48.2% FG, 50.4% TS, +10.1 net rating , five games: 12.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.4 blocks in 28.8 minutes; 48.2% FG, 50.4% TS, +10.1 net rating Fred VanVleet , four games: 8.8 points, 5.0 assists, 1.8 turnovers in 37.3 minutes; 22.4% FG, 21.9% on 3-pointers, 33.3% TS, -4.8 net rating , four games: 8.8 points, 5.0 assists, 1.8 turnovers in 37.3 minutes; 22.4% FG, 21.9% on 3-pointers, 33.3% TS, -4.8 net rating Aaron Holiday , five games: 7.8 points, 2.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists in 18.0 minutes; 46.9% FG, 35.3% on 3-pointers, 58.5% TS, +6.3 net rating , five games: 7.8 points, 2.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists in 18.0 minutes; 46.9% FG, 35.3% on 3-pointers, 58.5% TS, +6.3 net rating Steven Adams, three games: 2.7 points, 5.7 rebounds in 13.4 minutes; 66.7% FG, 66.7% TS, +17.6 net rating Golden State Players vs. Houston This list is limited to players who averaged at least 13 minutes per game while playing in multiple games this season versus the Rockets. Jonathan Kuminga , four games: 21.3 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.8 turnovers in 28.7 minutes; 50.8% FG, 42.1% on 3-pointers, 59.1% on free throws, 58.5% TS, +14.8 net rating , four games: 21.3 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.8 turnovers in 28.7 minutes; 50.8% FG, 42.1% on 3-pointers, 59.1% on free throws, 58.5% TS, +14.8 net rating Steph Curry , three games: 16.3 points, 5.3 assists, 3.3 rebounds, 2.0 turnovers in 33.9 minutes; 36.4% FG, 30.0% on 3-pointers, 50.6% TS, +2.4 net rating , three games: 16.3 points, 5.3 assists, 3.3 rebounds, 2.0 turnovers in 33.9 minutes; 36.4% FG, 30.0% on 3-pointers, 50.6% TS, +2.4 net rating Jimmy Butler , two games: 16.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists in 33.7 minutes; 45.5% FG, 40.0% on 3-pointers; 60.6% TS, -5.0 net rating , two games: 16.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists in 33.7 minutes; 45.5% FG, 40.0% on 3-pointers; 60.6% TS, -5.0 net rating Buddy Hield , five games: 13.8 points, 3.8 rebounds in 26.7 minutes; 45.3% FG, 40.0% on 3-pointers, 62.0% TS, +3.7 net rating , five games: 13.8 points, 3.8 rebounds in 26.7 minutes; 45.3% FG, 40.0% on 3-pointers, 62.0% TS, +3.7 net rating Brandin Podziemski , five games: 13.0 points, 5.8 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.4 steals, 2.2 turnovers in 35.0 minutes; 40.0% FG, 33.3% on 3-pointers, 50.1% TS, +2.3 net rating , five games: 13.0 points, 5.8 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.4 steals, 2.2 turnovers in 35.0 minutes; 40.0% FG, 33.3% on 3-pointers, 50.1% TS, +2.3 net rating Draymond Green , four games: 9.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 3.5 turnovers in 30.6 minutes; 46.7% FG, 22.2% on 3-pointers, 63.6% on free throws, 53.1% TS, -6.0 net rating , four games: 9.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 3.5 turnovers in 30.6 minutes; 46.7% FG, 22.2% on 3-pointers, 63.6% on free throws, 53.1% TS, -6.0 net rating Gary Payton II , four games: 7.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.8 steals in 16.8 minutes;48.1% FG, 27.3% on 3-pointers, 53.7% TS, -20.6 net rating , four games: 7.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.8 steals in 16.8 minutes;48.1% FG, 27.3% on 3-pointers, 53.7% TS, -20.6 net rating Moses Moody , four games: 7.0 points, 2.5 rebounds in 21.9 minutes; 32.% FG, 33.3% on 3-pointers, 46.7% on free throws, 44.3% TS, +1.3 net rating , four games: 7.0 points, 2.5 rebounds in 21.9 minutes; 32.% FG, 33.3% on 3-pointers, 46.7% on free throws, 44.3% TS, +1.3 net rating Kevon Looney, five games: 4.6 points, 9.0 rebounds, 1.6 assists in 19.4 minutes; 38.1% FG, 58.3% on free throws Rockets' Advanced Statistics vs. Warriors Offensive rating : 103.0 : 103.0 Defensive rating : 104.2 : 104.2 Net rating : -1.2 : -1.2 Assist percentage : 60.0% : 60.0% Assist-to-turnover ratio : 1.67 : 1.67 Assist ratio : 17.0% : 17.0% Offensive rebounding percentage : 32.4% : 32.4% Defensive rebounding percentage : 70.2% : 70.2% Rebounding percentage : 50.5% : 50.5% Turnover percentage : 14.6% : 14.6% Effective field-goal percentage : 48.3% : 48.3% TS : 50.3% : 50.3% Possessions: 97.0 per game Warriors' Advanced Team Statistics vs. Rockets Offensive rating : 104.2 : 104.2 Defensive rating : 103.0 : 103.0 Net rating : +1.2 : +1.2 Assist percentage : 65.4% : 65.4% Assist-to-turnover ratio : 1.57 : 1.57 Assist ratio : 17.5% : 17.5% Offensive rebounding percentage : 29.8% : 29.8% Defensive rebounding percentage : 67.6% : 67.6% Rebounding percentage : 49.5% : 49.5% Turnover percentage : 15.5% : 15.5% Effective field-goal percentage : 50.8% : 50.8% TS : 53.8% : 53.8% Possessions: 97.0 per game Rockets' Traditional Statistics vs. Warriors Points per game : 101.8 : 101.8 Field-goal percentage : 42.6% on 93.8 attempts : 42.6% on 93.8 attempts 3-point percentage : 30.1% on 35.2 attempts : 30.1% on 35.2 attempts Free-throw percentage : 65.9% on 17.0 attempts : 65.9% on 17.0 attempts Offensive rebounds : 13.4 : 13.4 Defensive rebounds : 32.8 : 32.8 Total rebounds : 46.2 : 46.2 Assists : 24.0 : 24.0 Turnovers : 14.4 : 14.4 Steals : 9.4 : 9.4 Blocks : 6.4 : 6.4 Fouls: 20.2 Warriors' Traditional Statistics vs. Rockets Points per game : 103.4 : 103.4 Field-goal percentage : 43.4% on 85.2 attempts : 43.4% on 85.2 attempts 3-point percentage : 34.6% on 36.4 attempts : 34.6% on 36.4 attempts Free-throw percentage : 67.7% on 24.8 attempts : 67.7% on 24.8 attempts Offensive rebounds : 11.0 : 11.0 Defensive rebounds : 34.6 : 34.6 Total rebounds : 45.6 : 45.6 Assists : 24.2 : 24.2 Turnovers : 15.4 : 15.4 Steals : 9.6 : 9.6 Blocks : 4.6 : 4.6 Fouls: 16.2 More: 2025 NBA playoffs: Rockets learn first-round opponent, schedule versus Warriors
Reuters
12-02-2025
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- Reuters
Rockets pursue defensive improvement vs. Suns
February 12 - For a bulk of the first half of the season, the Rockets were second only to the Oklahoma City Thunder in defensive rating, which helped propel Houston up the Western Conference standings. However, Houston has experienced slippage of late, sliding to fourth in defensive rating while dropping six consecutive games before beating the Toronto Raptors on Sunday. That contest kicked off a three-game homestand prior to the All-Star break that continues on Wednesday against the Phoenix Suns. Advertisement · Scroll to continue Some of the defensive decline can be linked to injuries, notably the loss of forward Jabari Smith Jr. (hand), who last played on Jan. 1. Houston was 17th in defensive rating in January and is 15th this month. A rash of changes to the rotation has weakened the Rockets, with guard Fred VanVleet (ankle) also sidelined while All-Star center Alperen Sengun (back) will be a game-time decision against the Suns after departing in the first quarter against Toronto on Sunday. The Rockets also have regressed concerning their communication on defense, an issue they hope to get resolved during the break. "Certain guys are always on point with it, others need to get up to speed with it," Rockets coach Ime Udoka said. "But it's always hard for you to direct traffic around when you're struggling to recognize what's going on yourself. The more comfortable guys are and the more accustomed to certain coverages they're seeing -- schemes and stuff we're talking about -- they can communicate to their teammates earlier and we can all be on the same string there. "We've had ups and downs. I think the lack of practice time has hurt our communication and we've had some slippage there. But film sessions are a little longer this time of year, and with rest off the court, we'll get back to where we were earlier in the year." The Suns dropped one game under .500 with a 119-112 home loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday, continuing what is spiraling into an underwhelming campaign. Confirming their disappointing play during the first half were reports that the Suns shopped All-Star forward Kevin Durant, who on Tuesday became the eighth player in NBA history to surpass 30,000 career points, at the trade deadline. Durant ultimately remained in Phoenix, but given the presence of Devin Booker and Bradley Beal on their roster, the Suns had higher hopes than lingering among the teams fighting for a berth in the postseason play-in tournament. Unable to make wholesale changes, the Suns are left focusing on things they can control. "I always start with us being good defensively," Suns coach Mike Budenholzer said. "I think (we must) continue to grow on that end of the court. I think the continued emphasis on rebounding (is key). We've got to finish the possessions, we've got to be better there. When we're active and when we're communicating and we're connected, that's when we're best defensively. And then running off of it. Running with our spacing. Our running habits have to be solid or perfect. "When we're moving the ball, when we're finding threes (we thrive). And, can we improve our ability to go get offensive boards? It's kind of a cycle. We need to be good in that whole cycle." Durant did his part on Tuesday, returning from a three-game absence caused by a sprained left ankle to score 34 points on his milestone night. Still, the Suns lost for the fifth time in six games. Durant said of joining LeBron James, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Karl Malone, Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, Dirk Nowitzki and Wilt Chamberlain in the 30,000-point club, "A true honor to be in the same category as those players who helped shaped the game and push the game forward."
Reuters
09-02-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Rockets hope to stop freefall against Raptors
February 9 - It has taken fewer than three weeks for the Rockets to transition from darlings of the Western Conference to experiencing a calamitous collapse that has them tumbling down the standings. With their 116-105 road loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday, the Rockets' skid reached six games. In that span, Houston went from holding the second seed in the West to falling behind the Memphis Grizzlies and Denver Nuggets and into a tie with -- and technically percentage points behind -- the Los Angeles Lakers for the fourth seed and homecourt advantage in the first round of the NBA postseason. The Rockets will host the Toronto Raptors on Sunday in desperate need of a win. The positive momentum Houston generated with three consecutive victories over the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics late last month has vanished amid several injuries that have contributed to the onslaught of losses. The Rockets initially survived the loss of Jabari Smith Jr. (hand), but the combination of Alperen Sengun (calf) and Fred VanVleet (ankle) also sitting proved debilitating. Sengun missed the first three games of the skid and, despite averaging 23.3 points and 12.7 rebounds since his return to the starting lineup, the first-time All-Star has been unable to stem the tide. VanVleet missed his fourth consecutive game on Saturday and the Rockets' ball security has suffered in his absence. Amen Thompson has committed 15 turnovers assuming a share of the controls on offense in those four games. Thompson was named Western Conference Defensive Player of the Month for January. But his workload, and that of others, has increased with the rash of injuries. "The injuries have hit us more than guys being tired," Rockets coach Ime Udoka said. "Everybody is going to be tired, both teams on the floor; it's that time of year. "You miss Alpi for those three games and obviously Fred is probably our most important player as far as getting us organized and getting everybody set into their spaces and calming everything down when things are going awry a little bit. That would be more (of a factor) than actual guys on the court because everybody is feeling that." The Raptors opened a three-game road trip with a 121-109 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday, their fourth loss in five games following a season-best five-game winning streak. With RJ Barrett (concussion), Jakob Poeltl (hip) and Brandon Ingram (ankle) -- acquired from the New Orleans Pelicans at the trade deadline -- all unavailable against the Thunder, the Raptors featured four rookies (Jamison Battle, Jonathan Mogbo, Jamal Shead and Ja'Kobe Walter) and second-year guard Gradey Dick in their 10-man rotation. That leaves the Raptors, now 20 games below .500, leaning heavily into player development in the near term. "It's really focus on a lot of young guys that are now getting extended minutes," Raptors coach Darko Rajakovic said. "There are small things that we're striving for. There are a lot of small details that we're trying to work on just like focusing on our improvement. "It comes in really handy that we're playing against some really good teams because that's going to help us to play extremely hard and use those things."
USA Today
26-01-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Boston Celtics vs. Houston Rockets: Stream, lineups, injury reports, broadcast (1/27)
Boston Celtics vs. Houston Rockets: Stream, lineups, injury reports, broadcast (1/27) The 32-14 Boston Celtics make the trip back to Massachusetts to play the 30-14 Houston Rockets on their own home court of TD Garden this Monday (Jan 27) evening after a 122-107 road win over the 24-22 Dallas Mavericks on Sunday (Jan. 25) after noon. It will see former Boston head coach Ime Udoka back in Boston as his Rockets look to take down another top Eastern Conference ball club after defeating the 36-9 Cleveland Cavaliers on Jan. 22. Both teams have won 3 of their last 5 contests and have similar records as Boston and Houston both have been trending healthier of late. The Celtics will need to play well at home to prevent another deflating loss to a team they should beat on paper. Let's take a look at player health for both teams, likely starters, and how to watch or stream the game. Player injuries For the Celtics, a clean bill of health is on the table. For the Rockets, only Jabari Smith Jr. (hand) is a definite scratch for the game. Probable starting lineups Boston Derrick White Jrue Holiday Jaylen Brown Jayson Tatum Kristaps Porzingis Houston Fred VanVleet Jalen Green Amen Thompson Dillon Brooks Alperun Sengun How to watch or stream the game Here's when you should tune in to see the game: Date: Monday, Jan. 27, 2025 Monday, Jan. 27, 2025 Time: 7:30 p.m. ET 7:30 p.m. ET TV Channel: NBC Sports Boston NBC Sports Boston Live Stream: Fubo (watch for free) Listen to the "Celtics Lab" podcast on: Apple Podcasts: Spotify:
