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Marcus Smart

HOU Guard #36

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Marcus Smart (forearm) has been ruled out against the Bucks on Wednesday.

Smart will miss a third straight game, though reports indicated that head coach Ime Udoka was “hopeful” that Smart would return for this game. His next opportunity to suit up will be in Dallas on Friday, while his absence will allow Bogdan Bogdanović to continue to take on extra minutes off the bench.
Marcus Smart

HOU Guard #36

Marcus Smart (forearm) is questionable for Wednesday’s matchup with the Bucks.

Smart is trending in the right direction to return from a two-game absence. If Smart returns, Bogdan Bogdanović would likely see a reduction in playing time.
Alperen Şengün

HOU Center #28

Alperen Şengün (back) is out for Wednesday’s matchup with the Bucks.

The big man is dealing with lower back soreness, and with Steven Adams also out, Clint Capela could draw the start at center, with Jabari Smith Jr. playing the five in small ball lineups.
Jabari Smith

HOU Forward #10

Jabari Smith Jr. recorded a double-double on Monday with 16 points (6-of-13 FGs), 12 rebounds, five assists, one steal, one block and two three-pointers against the Hawks.

Smith has gotten off to a strong start to the year, headlined by a 30-point performance in the season opener. This was his first double-double of the year and a new season high for assists for Smith, and he only has one subpar outing this season, which came against the Spurs. He was held to seven points, though he only took five shots and added two steals and two blocks. Smith has been fantastic this year, which has been a big reason for Houston’s early success.
Alperen Şengün

HOU Center #28

Alperen Şengün led the Rockets with 29 points (11-of-15 FGs, 6-of-8 FTs), nine rebounds, nine assists, six steals, one block, one three-pointer and six turnovers in a 120-110 win over the Hawks on Monday.

Şengün has been fantastic to start the year, and this was one of his best performances. He fell just shy of a triple-double, but it was the steals that made this performance special. He set a new career high for swipes, which helped offset the turnovers. Şengün has taken a leap forward, and if he continues to produce to this level, the Rockets will continue their winning ways. Next up on the schedule is a trip to Milwaukee on Wednesday.
Marcus Smart

HOU Guard #36

Marcus Smart (forearm) is now day-to-day with strain.

Speaking to media ahead of the Rockets contest vs. the Hawks, head coach Ime Udoka says Smart is day-to-day, but is hopeful the guard will return to the lineup on Wednesday vs. the Bucks.
Steven Adams

HOU Center #12

Rockets head coach Ime Udoka said he expects Steven Adams (calf) to “miss a week or two” after undergoing imaging on his calf.

Adams missed Saturday’s game against Atlanta and had already been ruled out for Monday’s rematch. However, it looks like he’s going to miss at least a few more games. Clint Capela filled out the backup center minutes on Saturday and should remain in that role over the next handful of games. Capela contributed two points, three rebounds and an assist in their last game against the Hawks.
Marcus Smart

HOU Guard #36

Marcus Smart (forearm) is out for Monday’s game against the Hawks.

Smart is set to miss his second game in a row with a forearm injury. Bogdan Bogdanovic saw more minutes in Smart’s absence Saturday against the Hawks, but isn’t worth streaming in most fantasy leagues anyway.
Fred VanVleet

HOU Guard #5

Fred VanVleet (knee) is not on the injury report for Monday’s game against the Hawks.

VanVleet did not play in Saturday’s win over the Hawks, as it was Houston’s second game in as many nights. His return will bump Reed Sheppard to the bench.
Marcus Smart

HOU Guard #36

Marcus Smart (forearm) is questionable for Monday’s game against the Hawks.

Smart did not play in Saturday’s win over the Hawks, and his absence led to Bogdan Bogdanović getting more minutes. The Rockets also missed Fred VanVleet that game, so Bogdanović’s minutes may decrease regardless of Smart’s availability.