Rockets vs. Spurs: Key Injury Updates Before NBA Cup Matchup
The Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs announced injury updates ahead of their crucial NBA Cup West Group C game on Friday at Frost Bank Center. Both teams hold a 5-2 record, facing several significant player absences.
Houston Rockets Injury Report
- Fred VanVleet remains sidelined as he recovers from left knee surgery.
- Dorian Finney-Smith is out following left ankle surgery.
- G League two-way players Isaiah Crawford and Kevon Harris will not play.
- Steven Adams is questionable due to left hip tightness and may be a late decision.
Despite these absences, the Rockets have sustained strong performance led by Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun. Durant is averaging 24.0 points in 35.4 minutes per game, while Sengun leads the team in rebounds (9.9) and assists (7.3). Amen Thompson has continued his surge, recording 28 points and 16 rebounds in Houston’s recent victory over Memphis.
San Antonio Spurs Injury Concerns
- De’Aaron Fox is ruled out due to a right hamstring strain.
- Rookie guard Dylan Harper is sidelined with a left calf issue.
- Luke Kornet remains out with an ankle sprain.
- Kelly Olynyk and Jeremy Sochan are questionable as they work back into their programs.
- Harrison Ingram and Riley Minix are also listed as questionable among G League call-ups.
“De’Aaron Fox ruled out due to a right hamstring strain,” the Spurs’ report states.
Both teams will have to adjust their strategies considering these injury situations for their pivotal matchup.
Author’s Summary
The Rockets and Spurs enter their NBA Cup clash with multiple key injuries, forcing both teams to rely heavily on their healthy stars and depth players for Friday’s game.