Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28)
Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28)
The Houston Rockets are on the road on Thursday night as they travel to take on the Brooklyn Nets in an interconference matchup.
Houston enters Thursday’s game with a 20-10 record after defeating the Indiana Pacers at home on Monday night.
Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant is seen during his team's game against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena on Dec. 20, 2025.
Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant is seen during his team's game against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena on Dec. 20, 2025.
In Monday’s victory over the Pacers, Kevin Durant led the way for the Rockets as he recorded 30 points, six rebounds and five assists while Jabari Smith Jr. added 21 points and 10 rebounds of his own.
Now Houston will try to grab another victory on the road on Thursday as they face off against a struggling Nets team.
On the other side, Brooklyn enters Thursday’s contest with a 10-20 record after losing at home to the Golden State Warriors on Monday night.
Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (17) — Source: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
Michael Porter Jr. led the way for the Nets in Monday’s loss as he ended the game with 27 points, nine rebounds and five assists while Egor Demin recorded 23 points and three assists.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Thursday night’s matchup, one side may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
For the Rockets, they have five players listed on their injury report, including both Alperen Sengun and Tari Eason.
Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun
Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun
Houston has listed Sengun as questionable due to a left soleus strain and he is in danger of missing his third consecutive contest.
The Rockets have also listed Steven Adams as questionable with a right ankle sprain while Clint Capela is questionable with an illness.
Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason — Source: © Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
Eason has also been listed as questionable due to an illness and he is in danger of missing his first game since December 20.
Fred VanVleet has been ruled out as he continues to be sidelined while recovering from a torn ACL he suffered in the offseason.
Nets Injury Report
On the other side, the Nets have three players listed on their injury report, including both Porter Jr. and Demin.
Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (17) — Source: Mike Watters-Imagn Images
Brooklyn has listed Porter Jr. as questionable due to an illness and he is in danger of missing his first game since December 4.
If Porter Jr. is sidelined against the Nets, Tyrese Martin could be in line for an increased role, especially with Terance Mann also bein listed as questionable de to a right hip contusion.
Brooklyn Nets guard Egor Demin (8)
Brooklyn Nets guard Egor Demin (8)
The Nets have ruled out Demin due to lower back soreness as he will miss his first game since November 29.
Fans can catch Thursday night’s matchup between the Rockets and Nets from Brooklyn at 6:00 p.m. EST.
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