The Rockets assigned Williams to the G League's Rio Grande Valley Vipers on Sunday. Williams hasn't made an appearance since March 14 but will now head to the G League to receive increased opportunities. Williams is averaging 18.8 points, 3.8 assists, 3.0 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 1.0 blocks in 29.2 minutes across his four outings for the Valley Vipers in 2024-25.
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1.8Player GP GS MIN PTS REB AST BLK STL TO DD2 TD3 A/TO +/- 3PA 3PM 3P% 2PA 2PM 2P% FGA FGM FG% FTA FTM FT% PF DREB OREB TS% 36110.64.03.10.80.30.20.4102-350.50.241.2%2.81.449.5%3.21.648.3%1.00.768.6%1.1654654.4%J. TateSF47211.33.62.30.90.10.50.4002+260.80.331.6%2.11.151.5%2.91.345.9%1.00.768.9%1.6624753.9%J. Smith Jr.PF493930.612.26.61.00.80.41.1501+1804.91.735.6%5.02.651.2%9.94.343.5%2.31.980.9%2.22348956.0%J. McVeighPF704.02.00.60.10.10.00.1001+71.40.640.0%0.40.133.3%1.90.738.5%0.00.00.0%0.13153.8%F. VanVleetPG525235.214.64.05.60.41.71.5404+2287.82.835.3%5.12.344.5%12.95.039.0%2.31.881.4%2.41763052.7%676731.419.010.54.90.81.12.74132+3401.30.324.7%13.77.152.1%15.07.549.8%5.53.868.8%2.946623654.6%D. BrooksSF676732.414.03.81.70.20.81.0002+2046.32.439.0%5.82.645.3%12.05.142.1%1.71.482.3%3.41847354.6%A. HolidayPG53312.75.31.31.30.20.30.6002+432.81.138.4%1.40.751.3%4.21.842.8%0.80.682.5%1.1561158.2%J. GreenSG717133.521.24.63.40.30.92.5301+1568.32.935.3%9.44.648.6%17.77.542.3%4.03.382.6%1.62893954.5%S. AdamsC51213.03.55.31.20.40.40.9201+1350.00.00.0%2.71.453.3%2.71.452.9%1.60.742.0%1.013413851.8%N. DanteC1019.010.09.01.02.00.01.0001+20.00.00.0%6.04.066.7%6.04.066.7%3.02.066.7%4.05468.3%C. WhitmoreSF44116.29.03.00.90.30.60.8201+233.71.232.9%4.32.149.7%8.03.342.0%1.51.173.8%0.91003152.2%R. SheppardPG45111.93.91.41.20.30.60.6002-152.50.727.9%1.90.840.0%4.41.433.2%0.40.381.3%0.9471642.8%N. WilliamsSG1406.12.80.50.40.30.40.6001-61.20.323.5%1.50.957.1%2.71.142.1%0.30.275.0%0.76149.0%A. ThompsonSF613432.614.18.33.71.21.42.11932+1901.30.325.6%8.85.259.6%10.05.655.3%3.82.669.3%2.334016960.0%J. GreenPF27212.14.91.70.50.10.20.3002-312.10.734.5%1.41.075.7%3.51.850.5%0.70.685.0%1.037964.1%T. EasonPF481325.412.46.41.40.91.81.1501+1783.31.134.8%6.63.755.8%9.94.948.8%2.01.577.9%2.519811157.3%
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| Player | GP | MPG | PPG | Sta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Adams | 51 | 13 | 3.5 | ACT |
| Dillon Brooks | 67 | 32.4 | 14 | ACT |
| N'Faly Dante | 1 | 19 | 10 | ACT |
| Tari Eason | 48 | 25.4 | 12.4 | ACT |
| Jalen Green | 71 | 33.5 | 21.2 | ACT |
| Jeff Green | 27 | 12.1 | 4.9 | ACT |
| Aaron Holiday | 53 | 12.7 | 5.3 | ACT |
| Jock Landale | 36 | 10.6 | 4 | ACT |
| Jack McVeigh | 7 | 4 | 2 | ACT |
| David Roddy | 3 | 9.7 | 6 | ACT |
| Reed Sheppard | 45 | 11.9 | 3.9 | OUT |
| Jabari Smith | 49 | 30.6 | 12.2 | ACT |
| Jae'Sean Tate | 47 | 11.3 | 3.6 | ACT |
| Amen Thompson | 61 | 32.6 | 14.1 | ACT |
| Fred VanVleet | 52 | 35.2 | 14.6 | ACT |
| Cam Whitmore | 44 | 16.2 | 9 | ACT |
| Nate Williams | 14 | 6.1 | 2.8 | ACT |
| Alperen Şengün | 67 | 31.4 | 19 | ACT |
Rockets Injury Report
The Rockets assigned Williams to the G League's Rio Grande Valley Vipers on Sunday. Williams hasn't made an appearance since March 14 but will now head to the G League to receive increased opportunities. Williams is averaging 18.8 points, 3.8 assists, 3.0 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 1.0 blocks in 29.2 minutes across his four outings for the Valley Vipers in 2024-25.
Adams finished with four points (2-2 FG, 0-2 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and one steal over 20 minutes during Friday's 102-98 victory over the Heat. Adams continues to do his job to perfection, providing the Rockets with a veteran presence in the middle. Despite playing as the backup behind Alperen Sengun, his impact on the game is obvious. He is one of the better per-minute rebounders in the league, averaging 5.4 boards in just 13.2 minutes per game this season.
VanVleet finished with 37 points (13-17 FG, 9-11 3Pt, 2-4 FT), three assists and three steals across 36 minutes during Friday's 102-98 win over Miami. VanVleet put his recent shooting woes behind him, connecting on nine three-pointers en route to a team-high 37 points. Efficiency has been an issue for the veteran all season, making this a much-needed performance. The Rockets are a better team with VanVleet at the helm, providing the team with direction and purpose. Assuming he can stay healthy, he should continue to guide the team around the court as they prepare for the playoffs.
Thompson closed Friday's 102-98 victory over the Heat with 18 points (8-14 FG, 2-3 FT), nine rebounds, five assists, one block and seven steals over 35 minutes. Thompson returned to the court after missing the past six games due to an ankle injury. Demonstrating that it is possible to return from an injury without requiring a ramp-up period, Thompson moved straight into the starting lineup, playing without a minutes' restriction. He picked up where he left off, tallying a career-high seven steals while falling one rebound short of a double-double. Barring any setbacks, Thompson should be good to go as the Rockets look to build momentum heading into the playoffs.
Eason is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Heat, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports. The Rockets will welcome Amen Thompson back in the starting lineup with no restrictions for this contest, so Eason will return to the bench. Eason averaged 17.1 points, 6.6 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.9 steals and 1.1 blocks per game in his previous seven starts, and he's expected to see decent minutes off the bench.
Thompson will play without a minutes restriction and enter the starting five for Friday's game versus the Heat, Vanessa Richardson of Space City Home Network reports. Thompson is set to play his full workload against Miami after missing Houston's previous six contests due to a sprained left ankle. Thompson has averaged 15.0 points, 9.9 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 1.3 blocks in 36.4 minutes across his last 10 appearances.
Thompson (ankle) is listed as probable for Friday's game versus the Heat. Thompson is expected to return to action Friday after missing Houston's previous six outings due to a sprained left ankle. While the 22-year-old could reclaim his starting spot from Tari Eason, he will likely operate on a minutes restriction.
Eason posted 16 points (7-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, four assists, one block and five steals in 32 minutes during Wednesday's 116-108 victory over the Magic. Eason made his seventh straight Wednesday and is averaging 17.1 points, 6.6 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.9 steals and 1.1 blocks in 30.9 minutes over that span. Only Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (3.0) averages more than Eason's 1.9 steals per contest this season.