Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun
Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun
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The Houston Rockets are at home on Saturday night as they host the Cleveland Cavaliers in an interconference showdown.
Houston enters Saturday’s game with an 18-10 record after defeating the Los Angeles Lakers on the road on Thursday night in their Christmas Day matchup.
Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson barks out an order during a game.
Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson barks out an order during a game.
In Thursday’s victory over the Lakers, Amen Thompson led the way for the Rockets as he recorded 26 points, seven rebounds and five assists while Kevin Durant added 25 points, four rebounds and eight assists of his own.
Now Houston will try to grab another victory at home on Saturday as they face off against the Cavaliers in a tough matchup.
On the other side, Cleveland enters Saturday’s contest with a 17-15 record after losing on the road to the New York Knicks on Thursday in their Christmas Day matchup.
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45)
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45)
Donovan Mitchell led the way for the Cavaliers in Thursday’s loss as he ended the game with 34 points, seven rebounds and six assists while Darius Garland recorded 20 points and 10 assists.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Saturday night’s matchup, one team may be without one of its star players due to injury.
For the Cavaliers, they have three players listed on their injury report for Saturday, including Garland.
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10)
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10)
Cleveland has listed Garland as probable due to an illness, though he is expected to play against the Rockets.
The Cavaliers have ruled out Nance Jr. as he continues to recover from a calf strain while Strus remains sidelined to begin the season while recovering from offseason foot surgery.
Rockets Injury Report, Will Alperen Sengun Play?
On the other side, the Rockets have two players listed on their injury report, including star center Alperen Sengun.
Houston Rockets center Alperen Şengün
Houston Rockets center Alperen Şengün
Houston has listed Sengun as questionable due to calf soreness and he is in danger of missing his first game since December 6.
If Sengun is sidelined against the Cavaliers, Steven Adams will likely start in his place while Clint Capela could have an increased role off the bench.
Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (5). — Source: © Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
The Rockets have also ruled out Fred VanVleet as he continues to recover from a torn ACL he suffered in the offseason.
Fans can catch Saturday night’s matchup between the Cavaliers and Rockets from Houston at 8:00 p.m. EST.
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