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2025-26 NBA Title Odds: Celtics Rise With Jayson Tatum Returning

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1 DAY AGO • FOX SPORTS

2025-26 NBA Title Odds: Celtics Rise With Jayson Tatum Returning

Peter's Points: NBA Best Bets Today (Predictions, Prop Bets for Pistons-Spurs, Reed Sheppard, Magic, Rockets) Several games with playoff implications highlight a huge Thursday in the NBA, and there’s plenty of bets to consider both in the prop market...

1 DAY AGO • SI.COM

Golden State Warriors vs Houston Rockets Preview: Starting Lineups Tonight, Betting Tips and Game Prediction (Mar. 5) | 2025-26 NBA Season The Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets lock horns in a regular-season game at the Toyota Center on Thursday, with tipoff at 7:30 p.m. EST.

1 DAY AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Amen Thompson - Listed questionable for Thursday Thompson (ankle) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Warriors.

Impact Thompson sprained his right ankle in Monday's win over Washington and is in danger of missing just his third game of the season. According to Rockets reporter Will Kunkel, head coach Ime Udoka said Wednesday that Thompson will be good to go Thursday, though the questionable tag suggests there's still some uncertainty surrounding his availability. If he's ultimately ruled out, Reed Sheppard would likely get the starting nod.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jabari Smith Jr. - Questionable for Thursday Smith is questionable for Thursday's game against the Warriors with a right ankle sprain.

Impact It appeared initially that Smith was in the clear for Thursday, but now it looks like the Rockets want him to test out the injury during pregame warmups before giving him the green light. If Smith is able to return from a two-game absence, Reed Sheppard would likely revert back to the bench.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Alperen Sengun - Questionable for Thursday Sengun is questionable to play Thursday versus the Warriors due to an illness.

Impact Sengun isn't feeling 100 percent, but we'll have a better idea on his status based on his activity level at Thursday's shootaround. If Sengun is forced to the sidelines, Clint Capela would have a chance to start and there would be more minutes available for Jeff Green.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jabari Smith Jr. - Will play Thursday Smith (ankle) will play Thursday against the Warriors, according to Rockets reporter Will Funkel.

Impact Smith is set to return from his ankle issue after two games on the sidelines. Amen Thompson (ankle) is also good to go for Houston. With this news, Reed Sheppard is likely to retreat to the bench.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Amen Thompson - Good to go for Thursday Thompson (ankle) is good to go for Thursday's game against the Warriors, according to Rockets reporter Will Kunkel.

Impact Thompson didn't return to Monday's 123-118 win over the Wizards after exiting with 8:11 remaining in the fourth quarter due to a right ankle injury, but it sounds like it was a minor tweak. Thursday's game is the front end of a back-to-back set, but Thompson's fantasy managers can go ahead and pencil him into lineups.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Podziemski, Warriors to visit Durant, Rockets

Houston faces Golden State in a matchup of Western Conference teams

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Miami Heat star Tyler Herro downplays his spat with fellow star player Kevin Durant | Sporting News Tyler Herro and Kevin Durant had a back-and-forth in the latest Heat vs Rockets game, but the former has no issues with his counterpart.

2 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Aaron Holiday - Quiet in 20 minutes Holiday closed with two points (1-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt) across 20 minutes during Monday's 123-118 victory over Washington.

Impact Holiday saw a healthy workload with the second unit, but his usage rate was microscopic. It's worth mentioning that Amen Thompson tweaked his ankle Monday, so there could be more minutes opening up in Houston.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dorian Finney-Smith - Decent workload in win Finney-Smith ended with five points (2-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt), six rebounds, one assist and one steal across 27 minutes during Monday's 123-118 win over the Wizards.

Impact Finney-Smith saw a sizable workload in this win, but he wasn't able to do much damage in the box score. Amen Thompson suffered an ankle issue Monday and Jabari Smith (ankle) is also day-to-day, so Finney-Smith could see a short-term boost in minutes.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Durant turns heads with post-game actions with Wizards player Houston Rockets superstar Kevin Durant has always expressed his deep passion for basketball, showing NBA fans time and time again how much h...

3 DAYS AGO • THEBIGLEAD.COM

As Kevin Durant nears Michael Jordan on scoring list, NBA voices say his greatness still feels inevitable | Sporting News Kevin Durant is closing in on Michael Jordan on the NBA’s all-time scoring list, and what he’s doing at this stage of his career still feels...

3 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Kevin Durant says a wide-open NBA playoff race is fun. It's hard to argue with that

Kevin Durant says the NBA’s new salary “aprons” help create real parity, and this season’s title race feels wide open

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Kevin Durant - Drops 30 points in victory Durant finished with 30 points (8-15 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 11-11 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and one block in 37 minutes during Monday's 123-118 win over Washington.

Impact Durant turned in a strong scoring performance and led the Rockets with 30 points. The star forward continues to serve as a key source of scoring for Houston, as he's put up 30 or more points in three straight matchups. It was also a positive sign to see Durant get back on track from beyond the arc after struggling to 4-for-18 clip from downtown in his previous two outings.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Media Availability: Head Coach Brian Keefe and Bilal Coulibaly | 3.2.26

3 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Clint Capela - Minimal impact in win Capela finished Monday's 123-118 victory over the Wizards with four points (1-3 FG, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds and one assist over 11 minutes.

Impact Capela continues to do the bare minimum with his time on the floor, averaging just 3.3 points and 4.1 rebounds in 12.0 minutes per game in seven appearances over the past two weeks. Houston is very thin when it comes to the center spot, with Capela struggling to hold his own, even against the opposition's second unit.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Alperen Sengun - Goes for 32-and-12 Sengun finished with 32 points (12-20 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 8-11 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 38 minutes during Monday's 123-118 win over Washington.

Impact Sengun took advantage of an undermanned frontcourt, scoring at least 30 points for the first time in his past 12 games. While he was able to score at will against the likes of Julian Reese and Will Riley, Sengun's eight turnovers cannot be overlooked. For those in nine-category formats, rostering a center who averages 3.2 turnovers per game has to be factored in when evaluating his overall value.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Reed Sheppard - Dominates on both ends Sheppard finished Monday's 123-118 victory over Washington with 19 points (7-18 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, 10 assists, two blocks and six steals over 42 minutes.

Impact Sheppard was a menace on the defensive end, while also contributing heavily on offense. He closed by recording his first double-double of the season, continuing what has been a strong run over the past week. In four appearances during that time, he has averaged 20.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 5.0 three-pointers and 3.8 combined steals and blocks, making him a first-round asset. The impending return of Jabari Smith could bring all of this to a grinding halt; however, managers would be wise to hold Sheppard, just in case he has, in fact, turned the corner.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Three Takeaways from the Rockets' Road Win over the Wizards The Houston Rockets wrapped up the final game of their East Coast road trip with a win in the nation’s capital, 123-118 over the Washington...

3 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Trae Young Ejected From Wizards Game Days Before Making Washington Debut It’s not often a guy’s first stat for a team is a technical foul.

3 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Rockets beat the Wizards 123-118 after Trae Young gets ejected for leaving the bench

Alperen Sengun had 32 points and 13 rebounds, Kevin Durant scored 30 and the Houston Rockets beat the Washington Wizards 123-118

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Washington Wizards vs. Houston Rockets | 03.02.26

3 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Bilal Coulibaly Scores 23 Points vs. Houston Rockets | 03.02.26

3 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

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Podziemski, Warriors to visit Durant, Rockets

Kevin Durant says a wide-open NBA playoff race is fun. It's hard to argue with that

Rockets beat the Wizards 123-118 after Trae Young gets ejected for leaving the bench