The Houston Rockets are at dwelling on Sunday evening as they face off towards the Memphis Grizzlies in a Western Conference matchup.
Houston enters Sunday’s recreation with a 51-30 document after shedding at dwelling to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday evening.
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Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson (1)Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
In Friday’s loss to the Timberwolves, Amen Thompson led the way in which for the Rockets as he recorded 41 factors, 9 rebounds and 7 assists whereas Kevin Durant added 33 factors, seven rebounds and 7 assists of his personal.
Now Houston will attempt to bounce again at dwelling on Sunday as they face off towards a struggling Grizzlies workforce.
On the opposite aspect, Memphis enters Sunday’s contest with a 25-56 document after shedding on the highway to the Utah Jazz on Friday evening.
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Memphis Grizzlies guard Rayan Rupert (32)Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images
Rayan Rupert led the way in which for the Grizzlies in Friday’s loss as he ended the sport with 16 factors, 12 rebounds and 4 assists whereas Dariq Whitehead recorded 21 factors and three rebounds.
While each groups wish to choose up a victory in Sunday evening’s matchup, each squads could also be with out a number of key gamers attributable to accidents.
Grizzlies Injury Report
For the Grizzlies, they’ve 16 gamers listed on their damage report for Sunday evening’s recreation in Houston.
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Memphis Grizzlies guard Javon Small (10)Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images
Memphis has listed Javon Small as possible and he’s anticipated to play regardless of coping with a left thigh contusion.
The Grizzlies have listed Adama Bal (ankle), Walter Clayton Jr. (hip) and Olivier-Maxence Prosper (ankle) as questionable for Sunday’s recreation.
Memphis Grizzlies ahead Olivier-Maxence Prosper (18)Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images
Ja Morant (elbow), Santi Aldama (knee), Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (finger), Brandon Clarke (calf), Cedric Coward (again), Zach Edey (ankle and elbow), Taylor Hendricks (thumb), GG Jackson (knee), Ty Jerome (ankle), Scotty Pippen Jr. (toe), Cam Spencer (again) and Jaylen Wells (toe) have all been dominated out.
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Rockets Injury Report: Will Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun Play?
On the opposite aspect, the Rockets have six gamers listed on their damage report, together with each Durant and Alperen Sengun.
Houston Rockets ahead Kevin Durant (7)Erik Williams-Imagn Images
Houston has dominated out Durant attributable to relaxation as they are going to elect to sit down him of their closing recreation of the common season.
The Rockets have additionally dominated out Sengun attributable to relaxation whereas Thompson and Jabari Smith Jr. have additionally been dominated out attributable to relaxation for Sunday’s recreation.
Houston Rockets middle Alperen Sengun (28)© Stephen Lew-Imagn Images


Fred VanVleet has additionally been dominated out as he continues to get well from a torn ACL whereas Steven Adams will miss the rest of the season whereas recovering from ankle surgical procedure.
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Fans can catch Sunday evening’s matchup between the Grizzlies and Rockets from Houston at 8:30 p.m. ET.
This story was initially printed by Athlon Sports on Apr 12, 2026, the place it first appeared within the NBA part. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
