Final Warriors-Rockets Injury Report: Will Alperen Sengun, Amen Thompson Play?

The Houston Rockets are at home on Thursday night as they host the Golden State Warriors in a Western Conference showdown.

Houston enters Thursday’s game with a 38-22 record after defeating the Washington Wizards on the road on Monday night.

In Monday’s victory over the Wizards, Alperen Sengun led the way for the Rockets as he recorded 32 points and 13 rebounds while Kevin Durant added 30 points and seven rebounds of his own.

Now Houston will try to grab another victory on Thursday as they face off against the Warriors in a tough home matchup.

On the other side, Golden State enters Thursday’s contest with a 31-30 record after losing at home to the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night.

Brandin Podziemski led the way for the Warriors in Monday’s loss as he ended the game with 22 points, seven rebounds and three assists while Nate Williams recorded 18 points, two rebounds and two assists off the bench.

While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Thursday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.

Warriors Injury Report: Will Kristaps Porzingis, Moses Moody Play?

On the other side, the Warriors have seven players listed on their injury report, including both Kristaps Porzingis and Moses Moody.

Golden State has ruled out Porzingis due to an illness as he will miss his sixth consecutive contest.

With Porzingis still sidelined, Al Horford and Quinten Post could both continue to have larger roles.

The Warriors have also ruled out Moody due to a right wrist sprain that he suffered in Monday’s loss to the Clippers.

Will Richard has also been ruled out with a right ankle sprain while Stephen Curry and Seth Curry remain sidelined while recovering from injuries

Jimmy Butler is set to miss the remainder of the season with a torn ACL while Gary Payton II is questionable with a left ankle impingement.

Rockets Injury Report: Will Alperen Sengun, Amen Thompson Play?

For the Rockets, they have six players listed on their injury report, including both Sengun and Amen Thompson.

Houston has listed Sengun as questionable due to an illness and he is in danger of missing his first game since January 9.

If Sengun is sidelined, Clint Capela will likely draw a start in his place while Jeff Green could also be in line for an increased role.

The Rockets have also listed Thompson as questionable due to right ankle injury he suffered in Monday’s victory, though head coach Ime Udoka told reporters on Wednesday that he is good to go.

Jabari Smith Jr. has also been listed as questionable with a right ankle sprain but Udoka also mentioned that he is expected to play.

Jae’Sean Tate, Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams have all been ruled out as they remain sidelined while recovering from injuries.

Fans can catch Thursday night’s matchup between the Warriors and Rockets from Houston at 7:30 p.m. EST on Amazon Prime Video.