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Next GameNext Game	01/22/2025 8:00 PM EST
Next OpponentNext Opponent	CLE Cleveland Cavaliers
Standing (Conference)Conference Rank	2nd Western Conference
WinsWins	28
LossesLosses	13
PPGPoints Per Game	113.8
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RPGRebounds Per Game	48.4
APGAssists Per Game	22.3
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Amen Thompson

HOU Point Guard #1

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Amen Thompson tallied 17 points (7-of-14 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), six rebounds, five assists, and three steals in 40 minutes in Monday’s loss to the Pistons.

While Amen had a better stat line than twin brother Ausar (11 points, nine rebounds, and one blocked shot), he’d prefer to take the win. Fantasy-wise, Amen has been outstanding since replacing Jabari Smith Jr. (hand) in the starting lineup. Over the past two weeks, Thompson has provided top-20 per-game value in 8- and 9-cat formats. Also, the Rockets are 6-2 since Thompson moved into the starting lineup.
Jalen Green

HOU Shooting Guard #4

Jalen Green shot 8-of-21 from the field and 1-of-2 from the foul line in Monday’s loss to Detroit, scoring 19 points with four rebounds, four assists, one steal, and two 3-pointers in 30 minutes.
Fred VanVleet

HOU Point Guard #5

Fred VanVleet played 38 minutes in Monday’s loss to the Pistons, scoring 20 points (7-of-15 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), five rebounds, two assists, six steals, and five 3-pointers.

VanVleet entered Monday having shot 39.2% from the field in his three games prior, slightly higher than his season-long percentage (38.9%). While a poor shooter from the field, FVV’s value in other areas is why he remains ranked so high in fantasy basketball. VanVleet had his second six-steal game of the month on Monday, and the rebounds (five) and 3-pointers (five) will also benefit fantasy managers. Houston plays two more games in Week 13 against the Cavaliers (Wednesday and Saturday).
Steven Adams

HOU Center #12

Steven Adams (migraine) has been ruled out for Monday’s Rockets-Pistons game.

Adams logged a season-high 17 minutes his last time out but will return to the shelf for Monday. Jock Landale will get a chance to step up behind Alperen Sengun against Detroit.
Amen Thompson

HOU Point Guard #1

Amen Thompson (left calf tightness) is active for Monday’s Rockets-Pistons game.

Thompson will be back in the mix on Monday after sitting against the Trail Blazers in his team’s last game. The two-way wing has thrived as a starter and should bump Jae’Sean Tate back to the bench upon returning to the lineup.
Amen Thompson

HOU Point Guard #1

Amen Thompson (left calf tightness) is questionable for Monday’s game against the Pistons.

Thompson missed Saturday’s game against the Trail Blazers and is listed as questionable Monday with a calf injury. If he’s ultimately ruled out against the Pistons Jae-Sean Tate should move into the starting lineup again with Tari Eason and Cam Whitmore seeing extra minutes off the bench.
Jalen Green

HOU Shooting Guard #4

Jalen Green shot 10-of-17 from the field and 2-of-2 from the foul line in Saturday’s win over Portland, tallying 26 points, five rebounds, one assist, one steal, and four 3-pointers in 29 minutes.

Green has been on fire recently, providing top-10 value in 9-cat formats over the past two weeks. He’s scored 26 points or more in eight straight games, shooting well over 50% from the field. Not only have the numbers been there for Green, but so has efficiency. We’ll see if he can maintain this production level for the long haul, but it would be huge for the Rockets and fantasy basketball managers if Green did.
Alperen Sengun

HOU Center #28

Alperen Sengun accounted for 23 points (10-of-19 FGs, 2-of-5 FTs), 15 rebounds, six assists, two steals, one block, and one 3-pointer in 31 minutes in Saturday’s 125-103 win over Portland.

Sengun was dominant on Saturday, recording his first 15-rebound double-double since December 29 (18/18/6/1/1 vs. Miami). Over the past two weeks, the Rockets center has been ranked just outside the top 100 in 9-cat formats. Sengun remains a top-50 player for the season, and he has the skill set needed to improve on that status, especially with the Rockets among the top teams in the Western Conference.
Dillon Brooks

HOU Shooting Guard #9

Dillon Brooks accounted for 22 points (9-of-18 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), six rebounds, three assists, one steal, one block, and two 3-pointers in 37 minutes.

After scoring 12 points or less in seven straight games, Brooks needed a night like Saturday. The veteran wing’s 22 points are the most he’s scored in a game since December 22 (27 vs. Toronto). Brooks’ 9-cat value has been ranked outside the top 175 in 9-cat formats over the past two weeks, falling outside the top 150 for the season. He’s still rostered in 20% of Yahoo leagues due mainly to his status as a starter.
Fred VanVleet

HOU Point Guard #5

Fred VanVleet shot 3-of-10 from the field in Saturday’s win over Portland, scoring nine points with four rebounds, three assists, one steal, and three 3-pointers in 36 minutes.

VanVleet returned to the Rockets lineup after a one-game absence, and the output was a bit underwhelming. The 3-point production was solid, but there wasn’t much else for fantasy managers to write home about. However, VanVleet is shooting 45.6% from the field over the past two weeks and providing 3rd-round value in 9-cat formats, an improvement compared to his season-long production. VanVleet and the Rockets play three games during Week 13, starting with the Pistons on Monday.

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