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Durant passes Nowitzki for 6th place on NBA career scoring list as Rockets beat Pelicans 119-110

Kevin Durant had 18 points and moved into sixth place on the NBA’s career points list, and Jabari Smith Jr. scored a season-high 32 points as the Houston Rockets beat the New Orlea...

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Steven Adams - Diagnosed with ankle sprain Head coach Ime Udoka told reporters after Sunday's 119-110 win over the Pelicans that Adams was diagnosed with a sprained left ankle, Kelly Iko of Yahoo Sports reports.

Impact Adams could barely put any weight after spraining his left ankle early in the first quarter and had to be helped to the locker room. He'll undergo further tests to determine the severity of the injury, but if he were to miss extended time, then Clint Capela would be in line to step up into a larger role off the bench.

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Alperen Sengun - Logs five steals in Sunday's win Sengun posted 21 points (9-15 FG, 3-5 FT), eight rebounds, four assists, five steals and one block over 33 minutes during Houston's 119-110 win over New Orleans on Sunday.

Impact Sengun tied a career high with five steals during Sunday's win and finished as the Rockets' second-leading scorer behind Jabari Smith (32 points). In his five outings since returning from a three-game absence due to a right ankle injury, Sengun has averaged 20.4 points, 10.2 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.0 blocks over 33.9 minutes per game.

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Amen Thompson - Efficient performance vs. NOLA Thompson tallied 20 points (10-14 FG, 0-1 3Pt), eight rebounds, six assists, one steal and one block over 40 minutes during the Rockets' 119-110 win over the Pelicans on Sunday.

Impact Thompson did all of his damage within the arc Sunday, scoring 14 of his 20 points in the first half and finishing the game as the Rockets' third-leading scorer behind Jabari Smith (32 points) and Alperen Sengun (21 points). Thompson has scored at least 20 points in eight of his last 11 outings, and over that span he has averaged 20.8 points, 8.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.3 steals over 38.3 minutes per game.

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Jabari Smith Jr. - Career-high seven triples Sunday Smith logged 32 points (11-21 FG, 7-13 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds and one block over 41 minutes during the Rockets' 119-110 win over the Pelicans on Sunday.

Impact Smith entered Sunday's game having connected on just 31.7 percent of his field-goal attempts and 22.4 percent of his three-point tries over his nine prior outings. He was much better against New Orleans, racing out to 22 points in the first half and setting a career high in three-pointers made. Smith's 32 points were the second most of his NBA career, and he'll look to carry that momentum into Tuesday's game against the Spurs.

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Kevin Durant - Passes Nowitzki on scoring list Durant recorded 18 points (5-18 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 7-8 FT), eight assists, six rebounds and one steal over 36 minutes during the Rockets' 119-110 win over the Pelicans on Sunday.

Impact Durant struggled from the field for most of Sunday's game, but he still made his impact felt offensively with a team-high eight assists, his most in a game since Jan. 1 against the Nets (11). Durant connected on two free throws in the final minute of the fourth quarter, and in doing so, he passed Dirk Nowitzki for sixth on the NBA's all-time scoring list. Durant sits at 31,562 points for his storied career in the Association, and next up on the list is Michael Jordan at 32,292 points.

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Steven Adams - Goes to locker room Adams went to the locker room in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Pelicans due to a left leg injury, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

Impact Adams appeared to suffer the injury while attempting to block a Zion Williamson layup attempt. Adams had to be helped back to the locker room, and if he's unable to return, he would finish with five points (2-3 FG, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds and two assists over 27 minutes. Dorian Finney-Smith and Clint Capela are candidates to play more in Adams' absence.

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Steven Adams - Starting Sunday Adams is starting Sunday's game against the Pelicans, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.

Impact The Rockets have elected to move Adams into the starting five with Tari Eason (ankle) set to miss another matchup. Adams has been a strong rebounder in his last five appearances as a starter, averaging 8.8 rebounds in 27.6 minutes per game.

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Josh Okogie - Back to bench Sunday Okogie is not in the Rockets' starting lineup against the Pelicans on Sunday, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.

Impact Okogie started in each of the Rockets' last three games, though he accumulated just 10 points over that span. He'll revert to a reserve role Sunday while Steven Adams enters Houston's starting lineup.

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Tari Eason - Downgraded to out Eason (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Pelicans.

Impact Eason was listed as questionable leading up to tipoff, but he won't be able to suit up for Sunday's matchup. Josh Okogie should draw another start in Eason's absence.

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Tari Eason - Questionable to play Sunday Eason (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against New Orleans.

Impact Eason has missed the Rockets' last four games due to a right ankle sprain, but the fourth-year pro has an opportunity to return for Sunday's contest. His return would likely result in Josh Okogie reverting to the bench. Across his eight outings prior to his injury, Eason averaged 12.8 points, 7.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.8 threes, 1.8 steals and 0.9 blocks over 26.1 minutes per game.

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Jae'Sean Tate - Sticks in rotation Friday Tate amassed four points (2-2 FG), three rebounds and one steal in 11 minutes during Friday's 110-105 win over the Timberwolves.

Impact Tate suited up for the third straight game, albeit for a brief appearance only. Tate has been a non-factor thus far this season, averaging 2.7 points in 7.7 minutes across his 24 appearances, leaving him outside the top 400 in standard formats.

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Josh Okogie - Starting role yields very little Okogie contributed one point (0-4 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds and one steal over 33 minutes during Friday's 110-105 victory over Minnesota.

Impact Okogie remained in the starting lineup, logging a season-high 33 minutes in the process. While the playing time was certainly encouraging, the same can't be said for his production. With Tari Eason on the verge of returning from an ankle injury, Okogie will likely shift back to a bench role in the near future. Even as a starter, he holds no value in fantasy, outside of the deepest formats.

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Jabari Smith Jr. - Goes 3-for-12 from field Smith closed with nine points (3-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-5 FT), five rebounds, two assists and three blocks across 38 minutes during Friday's 110-105 win over the Timberwolves.

Impact Smith struggled with his shot in the win, scrapping his way to just nine points. Coming off one of his best performances of the season, Friday's effort was a letdown for fantasy managers. Despite playing 34.7 minutes per game this season, Smith has not been able to take his game to the next level, averaging 15.0 points, 6.9 rebounds and 2.1 three-pointers.

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