Houston vs Golden State: Injury-Riddled Showdown

0:00You're listening to NBA News today. Subscribe now for fast daily updates on your team. Houston faces Golden State tonight in a key Western conference match-up at Toyota Center. Both teams enter with lengthy injury lists that could shake up the game. The rockets sit third in the West and need a win to fend off Minnesota and Denver. The rockets just beat the wizards to snap a skid. They face the 11th toughest remaining schedule, so beating middleing foes like the Warriors is crucial. While key players, their death will get tested hard. Houston commits starters Alperin Sengan with illness, Jabari Smith Jr. with the right ankle sprain, and Aimen Thompson with another ankle issue. Fred VanValley remains sideline long-term from knee surgery, hurting their playmaking. Jay Sean Tate is out with the knee sprain, while Steven Adams recovers from ankle surgery. Golden State deals with its own woes, as Steven Curry sits with knee pain, and Jimmy Butler recovers from season ending ACL surgery. Seth Curry has sciatic nerve issues, Christophe's porzingus fights illness, and Moses moody

1:04nurses a wrist sprain. Gary Payton is second is questionable with an ankle problem. Luckily for Houston, Kevin Durant is good to go, averaging 26.3 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 4.5 assists. Season. Tip off is at 6.30 pm, central time. The daily news now is presented by our sponsor. Dr. Pillow just got smarter. It plays your podcast and music, and so L.I.SoliPillow.com.