

Tate has made 60.9 percent of his shots, averaging 17.8 points, in the Rockets’ winning streak. He joined Hakeem Olajuwon as the only Rockets players to ever collect 30 points, 10 rebounds, five assists and five blocked shots in a game. Tate on Wednesday had 32 points on 11 of 15 shooting with 10 rebounds, seven assists, five blocked shots, two steals and the Rockets’ final basket, a running hook for a three-point lead with 26.6 seconds left. He put up numbers rivaled only by the greatest Rockets player ever. Tate did not just have the most productive game of his career in leading the Rockets to their win in Oklahoma City on Wednesday. That could keep the Rockets lineup intact, if injuries allow.Ģ. The offense has surged lately, ranking eighth in the NBA during the winning streak. With Daniel Theis solidifying the defense on Wednesday after Wood’s injury, the Rockets could seek to adjust as Rockets coach Stephen Silas said he might when he changed the lineup on Nov. The Rockets had been playing the 6-10 Wood with a lineup at 6-5 and shorter. The Magic, however, start a frontcourt with 7-0 Mo Bamba, 6-10 Wendell Carter Jr., and 6-10 Franz Wagner. Magic injury/status report: Guard Michael Carter-Williams (left ankle injury recovery,) guard Markelle Fultz (left knee injury recovery,) forward Jonathan Isaac (left knee injury recovery,) guard E'Twaun Moore (left knee sprain,) guard Jalen Suggs (right thumb fracture) are out. Guards John Wall, Jalen Green (strained left hamstring) and forward Usman Garuba (bruised right thigh) are out. Rockets injury/status report: Center/forward Christian Wood (sprained left ankle) is probable.
