The list of absences for nagging injuries or rest considerations included Fred VanVleet (sore right ankle), Alperen Sengun (sore lower back), Jabari Smith Jr. (sore left groin), Amen Thompson (rest), ...

On paper, Houston's road game on Thursday against the Utah Jazz is a clear mismatch as both teams enter their final nine games of the NBA's 2024-25 regular season. The Rockets (47-26, No. 2 in Western ...