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Jock Landale - Won't face DenverLandale (illness) is out for Friday's game against the Nuggets.

ImpactLandale missed Wednesday's game against the Thunder with an illness, and that will keep him sidelined for a second straight contest. Even if he's available, Landale shouldn't play much of a role in fantasy since he's little more than the backup of a high-usage center in Alperen Sengun. Landale's next chance to play will come against the Spurs on Monday.

DECEMBER 7, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Amen Thompson - Remains out FridayThompson (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Nuggets.

ImpactThompson hasn't played for the Rockets since the beginning of November due to a Grade 2 right ankle sprain and hasn't been cleared to return to action for the parent club Friday. However, he remains on assignment with the G League's Rio Grande Valley Vipers, and he tallied 29 points, 16 rebounds, 11 assists, three steals and two blocks in 40 minutes while operating as a starter during an overtime loss Wednesday. Even though he'll likely need a few more days before rejoining Houston, the rookie looks ready to return imminently.

DECEMBER 7, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Jeff Green - Not on injury reportGreen (personal) is not listed in the injury report for Friday's game against the Nuggets.

ImpactGreen missed Wednesday's game against the Thunder due to personal reasons, but the fact that he's absent from the injury report suggests he should be available to feature Friday. Even if that's the case, he's not expected to be a significant player in fantasy. He averages 5.9 points across 14.5 minutes per game off the bench this season.

DECEMBER 7, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Jabari Smith Jr. - Grabs career-high 18 boardsSmith registered six points (2-4 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 18 rebounds and one assist in 32 minutes during Wednesday's 110-101 win over the Thunder.

ImpactSmith dominated the glass Wednesday, hauling in a career-high 18 rebounds. Although he was quiet on the offensive end, Smith has been a much-improved player over the past two weeks, putting up borderline top-50 value in standard leagues. While this could be an opportunity to sell high, perhaps he is finally beginning to figure things out.

DECEMBER 7, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Reggie Bullock - Back in rotation WednesdayBullock closed with three points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT) over six minutes during Wednesday's 110-101 victory over the Thunder.

ImpactBullock had three points in six minutes Wednesday, just the fourth time he has troubled the scorers all season. Despite providing the Rockets with a veteran piece off the bench, he has been used sparingly to this point. Even in starters' minutes, Bullock has never been a consistent producer. Working on that logic, there is no way he should be considered in any fantasy format.

DECEMBER 7, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Aaron Holiday - Drops season-high 22 pointsHoliday accumulated 22 points (8-13 FG, 6-7 3Pt), six rebounds, four assists and one steal over 27 minutes during Wednesday's 110-101 victory over the Thunder.

ImpactHoliday exploded off the bench, torching the Thunder for a season-high 22 points in 27 minutes. While this was certainly a fantastic performance, managers should not be fooled. Before Wednesday, he had scored double-digits only three times all season. Outside of being a speculative stream option, Holiday has no sustainable fantasy value.

DECEMBER 7, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander - Seven defensive stats in lossGilgeous-Alexander had 33 points (13-18 FG, 7-9 FT), three rebounds, six assists, one block and six steals across 37 minutes during Wednesday's 110-101 loss to the Rockets.

ImpactGilgeous-Alexander flashed his tremendous defensive upside once again, tallying six steals and one block to go with his team-high 33 points. After the first 19 games of the season, Gilgeous-Alexander finds himself atop the tree when it comes to nine-category fantasy value. At this point, there is no reason to think he won't be a top-five asset for many years to come.

DECEMBER 7, 2023•ROTOWIRE