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Rockets vs. Wizards: Game Preview, Betting Odds, How to Watch

The Houston Rockets are visiting the Washington Wizards. Here's everything you need to know.
Jeremy Brener|
Nov 11, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Washington Wizards forward Corey Kispert (24) hits Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks (9) in the face on a rebound in the second quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images
Nov 11, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Washington Wizards forward Corey Kispert (24) hits Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks (9) in the face on a rebound in the second quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images | Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

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The Houston Rockets are out on the road again as they head to the nation's capital to take on the Washington Wizards.

The Rockets are fresh off of a big victory against the Los Angeles Lakers while the Wizards are trying to recover from a second consecutive loss against the New Orleans Pelicans, who had lost 11 straight games before meeting Washington for a home-and-home series over the weekend.

However, the past is in the past as both teams look for a win tonight.

Here's everything you need to know ahead of tonight's game.

Rockets vs. Wizards Information

  • Date: Tuesday, Jan. 7
  • Time: 6:00 p.m. CT
  • Location: Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.
  • TV: Space City Home Network, NBA League Pass
  • Betting Odds: Check out SI Sportsbook

Rockets vs. Wizards Injury Report

Houston Rockets

  • PF Tari Eason (DOUBTFUL - lower leg)
  • PF Jabari Smith Jr. (OUT - broken hand)

Washington Wizards

  • SF Saddiq Bey (OUT - knee)
  • SF Bilal Coulibaly (QUESTIONABLE - illness)
  • PF Marvin Bagley III (OUT - knee)
  • SG Jordan Poole (QUESTIONABLE - hip)

Rockets vs. Wizards Projected Starting Lineups

Houston Rockets

  • PG Fred VanVleet
  • SG Jalen Green
  • SF Dillon Brooks
  • PF Amen Thompson
  • C Alperen Sengun

Washington Wizards

  • PG Bub Carrington
  • SG Jordan Poole
  • SF Bilal Coulibaly
  • PF Kyle Kuzma
  • C Alex Sarr

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Jeremy Brener
JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several On SI sites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid and resides in Central Florida. He graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener.

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