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JANUARY 28, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Reggie Bullock - Cleared to face Nets Bullock (back) will play against Brooklyn on Saturday, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Bullock has been dealing with a lower back strain throughout most of January, but he'll be able to suit up for Saturday's tilt. With Jabari Smith (ankle) and Tari Eason (lower leg) sidelined, Bullock could be in line for more minutes.

JANUARY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tari Eason - Still out Eason (lower leg) won't play in Saturday's game versus the Nets.

Impact Eason will miss his 14th straight game Saturday due to a lower leg injury. His next chance to play is Monday's matchup with the Lakers.

JANUARY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reggie Bullock - Back on injury report Bullock (back) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Nets, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Bullock made his return Friday night against the Hornets after missing five straight contests with a lower back strain, and he finds himself on the injury report again leading up to Saturday's action. His status will likely depend on how he feels during warmups.

JANUARY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jabari Smith Jr. - Remains out against Brooklyn Smith (ankle) won't play in Saturday's game versus the Nets.

Impact Smith's absence streak will extend to four games Saturday while dealing with a left ankle sprain. Jeff Green will likely continue to start in his absence. Smith's next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with the Lakers.

JANUARY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Reggie Bullock - Minor role in return Bullock (back) scored five points (2-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt) and recorded one steal across eight minutes in Friday's 138-104 win over the Hornets.

Impact Bullock had missed the Rockets' last four games with a lower-back strain before being cleared to play Friday. Though Bullock received some minutes in his return, he wasn't part of head coach Ime Udoka's rotation; the 31-year-old didn't check into the game until 7:39 remained in the fourth quarter, when the Rockets were up by 35 points. Given his light workload Friday, Bullock should be available for the second leg of the back-to-back set Saturday versus the Nets, though he may not get any run if the game is competitive.

JANUARY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fred VanVleet - Career-high six blocks Friday VanVleet closed Friday's 138-104 victory over the Hornets with 14 points (5-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, three assists, six blocks and one steal over 30 minutes.

Impact The 6-foot-0 guard out of Wichita State continues to play like a defensive big man as of late and has recorded three or more blocks in each of his last three appearances. He hasn't been as productive from a scoring stand point as of late, and his three assists Friday were his lowest output since Dec. 23 against the Pelicans, but VanVleet continues to make an impact outside of the scoring column. He's averaging 16.6 points, 3.4 rebounds, 7.8 assists, 1.9 blocks and 1.0 steals over 35.4 minutes per game in January.

JANUARY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cam Whitmore - First career double-double Friday Whitmore totaled 24 points (9-18 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds and two assists over 20 minutes during Friday's 138-104 win over Charlotte.

Impact Whitmore had a productive performance off the bench Friday. Not only did he register the first double-double of his young career, his points and rebounding output were both career highs for the rookie out of Villanova. Whitmore has established a permanent bench role for himself since the beginning of the new year and is averaging 11.9 points and 4.4 rebounds over 19.0 minutes per game in January.

JANUARY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Green - Season-high 36 points vs. Hornets Green amassed 36 points (12-20 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 11-12 FT), nine rebounds, four assists and two steals across 28 minutes during Friday's 138-104 win over the Hornets.

Impact Friday's performance was Green's highest scoring output since Feb. 8, 2023 when he scored 41 points against the Kings, and it was the first time the third-year guard 30-plus points in a game this season. Green has scored in double-digits in all but one game in January, though he continues to struggle from distance. He is shooting 26.3 percent from beyond the arc in January and just 13.2 percent on 6.3 attempts per game over his last six appearances.

JANUARY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 27, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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JANUARY 27, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Individual + Team Stats: Hornets vs. Rockets The final numbers from Charlotte’s 138-104 loss to Houston.

JANUARY 27, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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JANUARY 27, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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JANUARY 27, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Jalen Green scores 36 points to help Rockets rout Hornets 138-104

Jalen Green scored 36 points, rookie Cam Whitmore had a career-high 24 points and 11 rebounds and the Houston Rockets routed the Charlotte Hornets 138-104 on Friday night

JANUARY 27, 2024 • Associated Press

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JANUARY 27, 2024 • YOUTUBE

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JANUARY 26, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Reggie Bullock - Available Friday Bullock (back) is available for Friday's game against the Hornets, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Bullock has missed four straight games due to a bad back. While he's available, the sharpshooter isn't guaranteed any playing time, though Jabari Smith's absence opens up plenty of opportunities in Houston's frontcourt. Over his last six appearances, Bullock has averaged just 3.0 points in 11.0 minutes per game.

JANUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jae'Sean Tate - Good to go against Charlotte Tate (wrist) is available for Friday's game versus the Hornets, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Tate has been upgraded from questionable to available Friday after missing Houston's previous contest with a wrist injury. Tate is averaging 1.6 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 13.0 minutes across his last five appearances.

JANUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jabari Smith Jr. - Won't play Friday Smith (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Hornets, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Smith will miss a third straight game due to a left ankle sprain, but Reggie Bullock (back) and Jae'Sean Tate (wrist) have been cleared to suit up. Jeff Green, Cam Whitmore and Amen Thompson are also candidates for increased roles in Smith's absence. Smith's next chance to suit up will come Saturday in Brooklyn.

JANUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jabari Smith Jr. - Questionable for Friday Smith (ankle) is now listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Hornets.

Impact Smith is in danger of missing his third straight contest Friday due to a left ankle sprain. The second-year-forward has now been deemed questionable for back-to-back games after initially being left off the injury report. Jeff Green and Cam Whitmore are candidates to receive extended minutes if Smith is ruled out again.

JANUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 26, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Reggie Bullock - Iffy against Charlotte Bullock (back) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Hornets.

Impact Bullock has received questionable tags before before ruled out in three of Houston's last four contests due to a lower back strain. However, the veteran forward is unlikely to receive playing time even when available.

JANUARY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jae'Sean Tate - Questionable Friday Tate (wrist) is being listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Hornets.

Impact Tate sat out Wednesday's game due to the wrist issue, and now he's in danger of missing his second game in a row. If he is forced to spend another game on the sidelines, his minutes would be divvied up between Aaron Holiday and Jock Landale.

JANUARY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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