However, Houston is down two key players on Sunday in Jabari Smith Jr. (out with a broken hand) and Tari Eason (listed as doubtful ... as the Lakers pose an interesting threat with James and ...

A defensive stopper for the Rockets, Thompson should see more minutes with Tari Eason and Jabari Smith Jr ... as the Los Angeles Lakers pose an interesting threat with James and Davis on offense.

Resting Tuesday ...

Eason posted 12 points (5-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, three blocks, one assist and one steal over 34 minutes in Monday's 124-118 loss to New York.

However, in Tari Eason, the Rockets have a guy who seemingly loves to turn games ugly, and his worth has been on display this season, when he hasn't been sidelined. Eason, who's playing his third ...

As of Sunday night, the Rockets are sixth in the league in net rating at +6.1. Their defense is third in the league with a defensive rating of 107.3. But the offense has now crept all the way up to ...

For the first time since Dec. 14, reserve forward Tari Eason (lower left leg soreness) is back playing for the Houston Rockets.

Tari Eason is questionable with injury management of his left lower leg. -via Twitter @SeanCunningham / January 16, 2025 David Hardisty: Tari Eason is officially OUT for tonight’s game with Memphis.

In Houston’s bizarre win over Cleveland, did Tari Eason and/or broadcaster Craig Ackerman jinx Darius Garland on his late free throws? Fans think so.