The Houston Rockets have gotten some much-needed contributions off the bench in the past few weeks from Jae'Sean Tate amidst the injury to Tari Eason. Tate, 29, has gotten consistent playing time in nine of the last 10 games,

It shows the professional that he is,” head coach Ime Udoka says of Jae’Sean Tate, who has filled in admirably after Houston’s recent injuries.

Starting against Portland

Jalen Green scored 26 points and the Houston Rockets beat Portland 125-103, the Trail Blazers’ fifth straight loss.

Amen Thompson (left calf tightness) is day to day after sitting out Saturday, while Jabari Smith Jr. (left hand fracture) will avoid surgery.

The Houston Rockets have gotten some much-needed contributions off the bench in the past few weeks from Jae'Sean Tate amidst the injury to Tari Eason. Tate, 29, has gotten consistent playing time ...

Jan 1, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Jae'Sean Tate (8) celebrates with guard Fred VanVleet (5) after scoring a basket during the third quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at ...

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Tate will come off the bench for Monday's game against the Pistons. This is an expected move with Amen Thompson (calf) back from a one-game absence. Tate was disappointing in his fill-in start Saturday against Portland, finishing scoreless in 17 minutes with three rebounds, one assist and one block.

Thompson (calf) will play Monday versus Detroit, Coty M. Davis of The Detroit News reports. Thompson officially has the green light to return after missing Saturday's game versus Portland, and there's no word of any restrictions.

Jalen Green scored 26 points as the Houston Rockets beat the Portland Trail Blazers 125-103 on Saturday, marking Portland’s fifth straight loss.

Ime Udoka discussed how Alperen Sengun handles the increasing media and fan interest due to his on-court success. “All the losing they did before I got here, and now we are seeing some success.