HOUSTON — The Houston Rockets (9-21) will attempt to end their three-game losing skid Wednesday night against the Orlando Magic (11-21) inside the Toyota Center.
The last time the two parties played against each other, the Magic recorded a 134-127 win over the Rockets. Jalen Green led the way with 34 points, while KJ Martin added 24 points in the win.
“I liked both ends from him [Martin],” coach Stephen Silas said. “Some of the blocks he had were amazing plays. He is a quick jumper. He reads his reads early. He steps up as a helper on defense. And then there are the three. He plays in a way that helps everyone get the ball moving.”
For the Rockets to avoid another disappointing loss to the Magic, Houston must improve their ball movement and energy, which led to a 124-105 loss to the San Antonio Spurs Monday night.
“We were playing streetball,” Jalen Green said. “We weren’t playing together anymore. We didn’t have any fights.”
Rockets vs. Magic Broadcast Information
- Date: Wednesday, Dec. 21
- Time: 7:00 p.m
- TV Channel: AT&T SportsNet
- Radio: 790 AM
- Live Stream: League Pass
Rockets Injury Report
- Jae’Sean Tate (right ankle soreness): OUT
Orlando Magic
- Jonathan Isaac (OUT – knee)
- Wendell Carter Jr. (OUT – plantar fascia)
- Jalen Suggs (OUT – knee)
- Chuma Okeke (OUT – knee)
- Gary Harris (OUT – hamstring)
Rockets vs. Magic Projected Starters
Orlando Magic
- PG Markelle Fultz
- SG Franz Wagner
- SF Bol Bol
- PF Paolo Banchero
- C Moe Wagner
Houston Rockets
- Guard: Kevin Porter Jr.
- Guard: Jalen Green
- Forward: Eric Gordon
- Forward: Jabari Smith Jr.
- Center: Alperen Sengun
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