Rockets' Jalen Green: Erupts for 31 in Sunday's win
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Green had a game-high 31 points (9-20 FG, 5-13 3Pt, 8-8 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal over 36 minutes during Sunday's 117-106 victory over the Clippers.
The fourth-year shooting guard has been on a roller coaster of late, alternating strong scoring nights with shaky ones. Green has dropped at least 28 points in three of his last six games but hasn't topped 14 in the other three. Over the past 12 contests, he's averaging 18.3 points, 4.7 boards, 2.2 assists, 2.0 threes and 1.3 steals while shooting 41.6 percent from the floor and 30.4 percent from beyond the arc.
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Rockets' Jalen Green: Healthy entering Thursday
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Green (eye) does not carry an injury designation in advance of Thursday's game versus Golden State.
Green was jabbed in the eye during Tuesday's loss to Sacramento, but he appears no worse for the wear. Green has alternated monster scoring performances with subpar output of late, and he was limited to seven points (2-13 FG) in a loss to Golden State on Nov. 2.
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Rockets' Jalen Green: Suffers eye injury Tuesday
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Green will be evaluated by an eye doctor Wednesday after taking a hit to his right eye during Tuesday's 120-111 loss to the Kings, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports. He ended the game with 28 points (9-14 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 5-5 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and one steal across 34 minutes.
Green was able to play through the issue, though he said he experienced impaired vision after taking a hit to the eye, according to Feigen. The 22-year-old delivered a stellar performance with his 10th 20-plus-point outing of the season, but his status could be in jeopardy for Thursday's game against the Warriors. If Green is sidelined, Amen Thompson and Reed Sheppard are candidates to move into the starting five.
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Rockets' Jalen Green: Held to nine points
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Green ended Sunday's 119-116 win over the Thunder with nine points (2-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-6 FT), two rebounds, three assists and one block across 34 minutes.
This was a lackluster performance from Green, but the Rockets managed to pull out the win with Fred VanVleet and Alperen Sengun combining for 58 points. Apart from his 41-point outburst against the 76ers on Wednesday, Green has been pretty underwhelming with 10 or fewer points in three of his last four contests.
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Rockets' Jalen Green: Explodes for 41 points in win
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Green amassed 41 points (12-20 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 13-14 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals over 41 minutes during Wednesday's 122-115 overtime victory over the 76ers.
The Rockets had to work harder than expected to win this one, but Green played a pivotal role with his impressive scoring outburst. Aside from notching a season-high mark in the scoring column, the star guard finished just one point shy of matching his previous career-high output, established last season in a win over the Wizards. Perhaps more importantly, Green left his slump behind, as he entered this game on a four-game stretch in which he couldn't score more than 17 points while shooting a woeful 32.1 percent from the floor. One slump isn't going to alter his fantasy status considerably, though, as Green is still posting a solid line of 19.4 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.0 steals per game this season.
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Rockets' Jalen Green: Set to play Tuesday
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Green (illness) is available for Tuesday's game versus the Timberwolves, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Green has been upgraded from questionable to available Tuesday despite dealing with an illness. The 22-year-old guard is averaging 15.6 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.0 steals in 30.7 minutes across his last 10 appearances.
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Rockets' Jalen Green: Goes through shootaround
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Green (illness) participated in Tuesday's morning shootaround, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Green is currently listed as questionable to face the Timberwolves on Tuesday night. He played through the illness in two previous outings, but sat out practice Monday as a result. For now, it appears that he may be closer to probable to suit up.
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Rockets' Jalen Green: Dealing with illness
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Green is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves due to an illness.
Green has yet to miss a game this season and played through an illness after being listed as questionable last week. It's unclear if the two ailments are related, but if Green is sidelined, Amen Thompson and Reed Sheppard would be candidates for increased usage versus Minnesota. Notably, Fred VanVleet won't be suspended for the contest after making contact with an official, resulting in an ejection, during Saturday's loss to Portland.
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Rockets' Jalen Green: Officially active Wednesday
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Green (illness) will play Wednesday versus Indiana, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Green joins a fully healthy Houston backcourt, while Cam Whitmore (knee) remains questionable on the wings. Green is averaging 16.4 points across his last seven contests, although he's slumping from deep over that span, connecting on just 24.5 percent of 7.0 threes per game.
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Rockets' Jalen Green: Goes for 21 points Wednesday
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Green finished Wednesday's 111-103 win over the Clippers with 21 points (7-21 FG, 5-14 3Pt, 2-3 FT), seven rebounds and five assists over 36 minutes.
Green reached the 20-point plateau for the first time since Nov. 6, snapping a three-game drought in which he didn't do so. However, the solid scoring output was more based on volume rather than efficiency, as he needed 21 shots to reach that mark. Green has been struggling with efficiency of late, making just 33.6 percent of his shots and 28.6 percent of his threes since the beginning of November.
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Rockets' Jalen Green: Double-double vs. Dallas
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Green accumulated 23 points (9-21 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 12 rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal in 36 minutes during Thursday's 108-102 win over the Mavericks.
Green logged his first double-double of the regular season Thursday, his first since March 27 against the Thunder. The 2021 first-round pick has scored 22-plus points in all five regular-season games and is averaging 27.6 points on 40.7 percent shooting from three on 10.8 3PA/G. He's also chipping in 5.4 rebounds and 3.0 assists over 34.8 minutes per contest.
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Rockets' Jalen Green: Notches 36 points
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Green had 36 points (11-22 FG, 7-13 3Pt, 7-7 FT), one rebound and two assists over 38 minutes during Monday's 106-101 victory over San Antonio.
Green's 36 points mark a new season best as the Rockets improved to 2-2. The guard is averaging 28.8 points per game, which would be a career-high mark, but his peripheral stats are lacking right now with 3.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 0.8 steals a night.
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Rockets' Jalen Green: Scores 29 in loss to Spurs
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Green ended with 29 points (10-22 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 6-6 FT), six rebounds and five assists across 33 minutes during Saturday's 109-106 loss to the Spurs.
Green has scored 25-plus points in two of his first three outings of the 2024-25 season, and the star guard has maintained his momentum after closing out the 2023-24 campaign on a strong note. Green averaged 22.8 points per game after the 2024 All-Star break and is now putting up 26.3 points per game to open the new season while shooting 36.4 percent from deep.
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Rockets' Jalen Green: Leads Rockets with 28 points
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Green accumulated 28 points (9-23 FG, 5-15 3Pt, 5-5 FT) and two rebounds in 35 minutes during Wednesday's 110-105 loss to the Hornets.
Green picked up where he left off last season, leading Houston with 28 points. Although his points production was more than adequate, the same cannot be said for the rest of his line. Inefficient shooting and a lack of peripheral stats are something he has been a victim of throughout his career. While he is absolutely worth rostering, managers should be aware of his flaws.
Green and the Rockets agreed to a three-year, $106 million extension Monday, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.
This will be a unique extension, as it includes a player option for the third season to increase Green's earning potential. The guard is coming off a stellar preseason and there have been a lot of positive reports coming out of Houston. He could be poised for a breakout campaign after averaging 22.8 points per game following the All-Star break in 2023-24.
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Rockets' Jalen Green: Scores 30 in preseason finale
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Green posted 30 points (8-16 FG, 7-13 3Pt, 7-8 FT), two rebounds, two assists, a steal and a block across 27 minutes in Thursday's 129-107 preseason win over the Spurs.
Green has been leading the Rockets in scoring throughout the preseason, but he saved the best for last in this one, as he torched the Spurs time and time again. The star shooting guard seems more than ready for the regular-season opener against the Hornets on Wednesday, and he should play a prominent role in Houston's offensive scheme as a legit three-level scorer.
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Rockets' Jalen Green: Struggles from field Thursday
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Green finished with 13 points (4-12 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, seven assists and one steal across 30 minutes during Thursday's 133-110 loss to the Warriors.
The Rockets lost a third straight game, and while Green has been absolutely on fire over the last few weeks, he looked tired and ineffective in this game. One subpar performance is not going to erase all the impressive outings Green has posted in recent weeks, however, and he'll aim to bounce back when the Rockets take on the Heat on Friday. This was just the second time Green failed to reach the 15-point plateau since Feb. 25.
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Rockets' Jalen Green: Goes for 26 points in loss
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Green recorded 26 points (10-22 FG, 2-11 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds and six assists over 38 minutes during Tuesday's 113-106 loss to the Timberwolves.
Green had a rough night from beyond the arc Tuesday, but at least he bounced back from the 12-point effort he posted in the 125-107 loss to the Mavericks on Sunday. The Rockets might have dropped two in a row, but Green remains scorching hot on offense, averaging 30.8 points per game over his last 10 appearances. He should handle a heavy offensive workload against the Warriors on Thursday in a game that might decide their fate this season considering their position in the standings.
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Rockets' Jalen Green: Keeps sizzling streak alive
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Green recorded 37 points (14-24 FG, 7-11 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, seven assists, one block and two steals across 46 minutes during Wednesday's 132-126 overtime win over the Thunder.
Green has been one of the most productive players in the Western Conference over the last few weeks, and the numbers don't lie, as he's been a key cog in Houston's ongoing 10-game winning run. This was his seventh straight game with 25 or more points, and he's averaging 29.8 points, 6.4 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.1 steals per game during the Rockets' undefeated stretch. Green will aim to remain hot against the Jazz, in what promises to be a favorable matchup on paper, on Friday.
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Rockets' Jalen Green: Remains hot on offense
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Green posted 27 points (9-26 FG, 4-12 3Pt, 5-6 FT), six rebounds, three assists, one block and three steals over 40 minutes during Monday's 110-92 win over the Trail Blazers.
Green couldn't replicate the 41-point performance he delivered against the Jazz on Saturday, but he extended his torrid stretch and scored over 25 points for the sixth consecutive game. Green is averaging 29.0 points per game during Houston's nine-game winning run.
