Houston Rockets vs. Detroit Pistons Injury Report

Tonight, the Houston Rockets will take on the Detroit Pistons in what is quickly becoming a mini-cross-conference rivalry.

With both teams starting their rebuilds with the no. 1 pick in Cade Cunningham and the no. 2 pick Jalen Green in the 2021 NBA Draft — both of whom have history as each other across different leagues — matchups have been hyped for some time.

Each has had their fair share of shots over the years, but both teams look massively improved so far this season. The Rockets stand as a formidable no. 2 in the Western Conference, with the Pistons at 21-21 in the East, but one of the most improved teams of the season.

Here are the injury reports for both teams.

Jabari Smith Jr. — Out: left metacarpal fracture

Amen Thompson — Doubtful: Left calf tight

Jaden Ivey — Out: Left fibular fracture

While this is the shortest injury report for the Rockets and their opponent in some time, the team could still be down a new starter in Amen Thompson, who has been given a questionable designation due to a tight left calf.

Both teams will be without key pieces from 2022 in no. 3 pick in Jabari Smith Jr. due to a broken hand, and no. 5 pick in Jaden Ivey, who was in the midst of a breakout season before his own breakup.

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