Houston aims to capitalize on injuries and extend their winning momentum against a struggling Jazz squad.
On Friday, April 3rd, the Houston Rockets (47-29) are back at Toyota Center to face off against the tanking the Utah Jazz (21-56).
When: Friday, April 3rd @ 7:00 PM CT
Where: Toyota Center, Houston
Where to watch: Local Broadcasting, NBA League Pass (with subscription)
Rockets vs. Jazz Injury Report
This game gives Houston an incredible chance to help themselves in the standings.
Houston Rockets:
Out: Steven Adams (Left Ankle Surgery)
Out: Fred VanVleet (Right Knee ACL Repair)
Out: Tristen Newton (G League/Two-Way)
Out: Isaiah Crawford (G League/Two-Way)
Utah Jazz:
Out: Isaiah Collier (Left Hamstring Strain)
Out: Keyonte George (Right Hamstring Strain)
Out: Elijah Harkless (Left Hamstring Strain)
Out: Blake Hinson (G League/Two-Way)
Out: Jaren Jackson Jr. (Left Knee Injury Recovery)
Out: Walker Kessler (Left Shoulder Injury Recovery)
Out: Lauri Markkanen (Right Hip Impingement)
Out: Jusuf Nurkić (Nose Injury Management)
Utah has been without many Jazzmen for a majority of the season. I’m sure some of that is part of their plan, considering this intriguing 2026 draft class. At this point of the season (and maybe for the entire season), losing against the Jazz is a disappointment.
The Rockets felt this disappointment back on December 1st, and hope to not have a repeat of that game. They need to ensure a win tonight, giving them five straight victories, while handing Utah their eight straight loss