Houston Rockets vs. Charlotte Hornets injury report

On Sunday night, the Houston Rockets narrowly outlasted the Toronto Raptors, despite a slow start.

Defensive stalwart Dillon Brooks led the way with 27 points — hitting 13 of his 14 free throw attempts — to help the team to a four-point victory. Jalen Green was behind with 22 points and Alperen Sengun added 17 points, 10 rebounds, five assists and five shares combined.

It was a tough win over a spirited Toronto team and helped the Rockets maintain the outright No. 3 in the Western Conference.

On Monday night, however, they will have their hands full with the second half of a back-to-back against the Charlotte Hornets. The team have lost 12 of their last 13 contests and are barely making it in the league at the moment, but any team presents a challenge in a back-to-back.

Here’s how the injury report shapes up for both teams ahead of the contest:

Tari Eason — Out: Left lower leg injury management

Tre Mann — Out: Disc irritation

Brandon Miller — Out: Left ankle sprain

KJ Simpson — Out: G League

Nick Smith Jr. — Out: League

Grant Williams — Out:

While Houston is thus far without a strong contributor in Tari Eason, the Hornets have certainly had the worst injury luck with their young star in Brandon Miller out, as well as contributors in Tre Mann and Grant Williams.

The Rockets and Hornets tip off at 6:00 PM CT Monday night.

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