Whitmore was assigned to the Rockets' G League affiliate Thursday, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports. Whitmore has bounced between the Rio Grande Valley Vipers and the Rockets this season while recovering from a lingering knee issue. However, when the Rockets are at full health the second-year forward is not likely to play a significant role in the rotation, and he has averaged 5.9 points and 1.4 rebounds across only 9.9 minutes per game over eight regular-season outings.
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| Steven Adams | 8 | 12 | 2.5 | ACT |
| Dillon Brooks | 17 | 30 | 12.5 | ACT |
| N'Faly Dante | 0 | 0 | 0 | OUT |
| Tari Eason | 17 | 23 | 12.3 | ACT |
| Jalen Green | 17 | 32.2 | 19.2 | ACT |
| Jeff Green | 7 | 5.7 | 2.4 | ACT |
| Aaron Holiday | 10 | 9 | 3.9 | ACT |
| Jock Landale | 12 | 11 | 4.3 | ACT |
| Jack McVeigh | 6 | 3.5 | 1.3 | ACT |
| Reed Sheppard | 17 | 12.4 | 3.8 | ACT |
| Jabari Smith | 17 | 27.8 | 11.5 | ACT |
| Jae'Sean Tate | 8 | 4.9 | 2.3 | ACT |
| Amen Thompson | 17 | 24.8 | 10.9 | ACT |
| Fred VanVleet | 16 | 34.3 | 14.9 | ACT |
| Cam Whitmore | 8 | 9.9 | 5.9 | ACT |
| Nate Williams | 3 | 3.3 | 2.3 | ACT |
| Alperen Şengün | 17 | 29.2 | 18.1 | ACT |
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Whitmore was assigned to the Rockets' G League affiliate Thursday, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports. Whitmore has bounced between the Rio Grande Valley Vipers and the Rockets this season while recovering from a lingering knee issue. However, when the Rockets are at full health the second-year forward is not likely to play a significant role in the rotation, and he has averaged 5.9 points and 1.4 rebounds across only 9.9 minutes per game over eight regular-season outings.
VanVleet put up 18 points (6-14 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-3 FT), six assists, four steals and two rebounds over 35 minutes in Wednesday's 130-113 victory over the Pacers. Wednesday night marked VanVleet's third time this season hitting four triples, and he also racked up his season high in steals (four). In Houston's blistering 11-5 start, VanVleet has averaged 15.8 points, 6.1 assists, 4.4 rebounds, 1.9 steals and 0.4 blocks across 34.7 minutes, and he will continue to lead the charge as the team's primary facilitator moving forward.
Sengun had 31 points (12-19 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 6-8 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists and one steal over 28 minutes during Wednesday's 130-113 victory over the Pacers. Sengun's efficient shooting helped him post a season-high 31 points Wednesday. The 22-year-old center has now also tallied 12 double-doubles in 16 appearances in 2024-25. Across his last 10 outings, Sengun is averaging 20.4 points, 10.6 rebounds, 5.4 assists and 1.7 blocks in 30.1 minutes.
Smith recorded 23 points (8-13 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds and one assist in 30 minutes during Wednesday's 130-113 victory over the Pacers. Smith was Houston's second-leading scorer behind Alperen Sengun in Wednesday's win. However, Smith has had a slow start to the season, converting just 31.5 percent of his 4.6 three-point attempts per contest.
Eason closed Wednesday's 130-113 win over Indiana with 11 points (4-8 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and six steals across 23 minutes. Eason was extremely active on defense, as is usually the case, which led to a career-high six swipes Wednesday. He was also efficient offensively despite forcing some tough looks. After seeing fewer than 20 minutes in four of his first five appearances this season, Eason's role has increased. In November, he's averaging 13.2 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.4 steals and 1.4 blocks in 25.5 minutes per contest.
Thompson provided six points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound and one block over 17 minutes during Wednesday's 130-113 victory over the Pacers. Thompson picked up three early fouls, limiting him to just 17 minutes. While this was a subpar performance, Thompson had been playing well up to this point. He continues to come off the bench but typically sees at least 25 minutes per night. Look for him to get back on track against the Trail Blazers on Friday.
Holiday provided two points (1-2 FG) and three rebounds in eight minutes during Wednesday's 130-113 win over the Pacers. Holiday continues to play a limited role off the bench, having appeared in only nine games all season. In those games, he is averaging 4.0 points and 1.3 assists in 9.0 minutes, well below what might be considered positive contributions.
Brooks finished Wednesday's 130-113 win over the Pacers with four points (1-10 FG, 0-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, three assists and one block in 22 minutes. Brooks was ice cold from the field, connecting on just one of his 10 shot attempts. Despite playing upward of 30 minutes per night, Brooks is averaging just 11.6 points and 1.9 three-pointers. While he is penciled in as an elite wing defender, he is delivering 0.7 steals per contest, well below what might be considered serviceable.