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Atlanta Hawks at Houston Rockets, Tonight 8:30 PM ET: preview

Tonight · 8:30 PM ETToyota Center (Houston)
AtlantaHawks
2-1 · 3rd East
36%to win
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HoustonRockets
3-0 · 4th West
64%to win
Win chance from sportsbook odds
Spread HOU -5.5 ptsTotal 229.5 ptsML ATL +170 · HOU -205DraftKings ·
Injuries ATL Out Veesaar, Gueye · Doubtful Wilson, Gilbert +1 HOU Out Phillips, Copeland, Adams · Questionable Smart

ATL likely five, Oct 24 box score: McCollum, Alexander-Walker, Okongwu, Johnson, Daniels

HOU likely five, Oct 24 box score: Durant, Smith Jr., Thompson, Sheppard, Sengun

Updated · news · source status

The story

Reported Hawks get quick rematch in Houston after Saturday's loss

Atlanta faces Houston again two days after losing 121-114 to the Rockets. RotoWire reports Alperen Sengun had a double-double in that game: 17 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists. The Locked On Hawks host noted that Atlanta's centers, Onyeka Okongwu and Jock Landale, went a combined 3-of-15 from the field.

Sources: RotoWire note: Alperen Sengun · Locked On Hawks “HAWKS POSTCAST: How The Houston Rockets Exposed Th” at 17:49

Also in the picture (3)
  • Rockets lose Steven Adams; Marcus Smart questionable

    Steven Adams is out for Monday's game with a right soleus strain. Marcus Smart, who joined Houston this season, is questionable with a forearm issue. Julian Phillips and Quadir Copeland are also out.

    Sources: Steven Adams status (ESPN) · Marcus Smart status (ESPN) · Roster: Marcus Smart · Julian Phillips status (NBA report) · Quadir Copeland status (NBA report)

  • Reported Reed Sheppard shines while starting in VanVleet's place

    Locked On NBA reports that Reed Sheppard started in place of Fred VanVleet and scored 19 points with five threes, finishing at +19. A guest on The Zach Lowe Show had said Houston buried Sheppard behind Marcus Smart and described him as a possible trade piece.

    Sources: Locked On NBA “Are the Miami Heat Already in PANIC Mode After NIG” at 17:39 · The Zach Lowe Show “Opening Night Overreactions, Alarming Trends, Hot” at 58:49

  • Reported Quin Snyder sticks to a tight nine-man rotation

    According to the Locked On Hawks host, Atlanta has used only nine players so far. Luguentz Dort is the first player off the bench, and Aaron Wiggins, Flemings and Landale tend to check in together. When the Hawks trailed against Houston, Snyder briefly went small with Jalen Johnson at center.

    Sources: Locked On Hawks “Comeback bid falls short for Hawks in home opener” at 14:28, 14:54, 18:30, 21:10

Written by our system from the reports, posts and podcasts linked here, in our own words; updated . Rumors and opinions are labelled.

Schedule & travel · referees
ATLHOU
Days of rest11
Back-to-backNoNo
Games in last 7 days33
Travel to this game (est.)700 mi700 mi
Travel last 7 days (est.)1,389 mi1,764 mi
Time zones crossed11
Road trip game #1—

Travel is the straight-line distance between arenas from the schedule, an estimate; in the first week they include preseason games. These numbers describe the schedule; they are not a prediction of how a team will play.

Referee crew is announced the morning of the game.

ATL

This season, per game

HOU
better: 124.7 pts #3
Points
121.0 pts #7
better: 109.0 pts #9
Points allowed
111.3 pts #11
117.7 per 100 #4
Offensive rating
better: 119.3 per 100 #3
better: 102.9 per 100 #7
Defensive rating
109.8 per 100 #16
better: +14.8 per 100 #3
Net rating
+9.5 per 100 #8
105.9 poss #11
Pace
101.4 poss #28
All team stats (9)
2-1
Record
3-0
2-0
Road / Home
1-0
Last 5

Per game, regular season; #n is the league rank; ▲ marks the better side.

Recent meetings

  • 2026-10-24: HOU 121 @ ATL 114

Players

this season's averages · tap a player for his page

ATL ATL

PlayerMinPtsRebAst
Jalen Johnson31.7 min21.7 pts10.0 reb10.0 ast
Nickeil Alexander-Walker29.7 min21.0 pts4.0 reb4.0 ast
Dyson Daniels29.0 min16.3 pts7.0 reb3.3 ast
Aaron Wiggins27.7 min17.0 pts3.0 reb1.0 ast
Onyeka Okongwu25.7 min8.7 pts5.3 reb3.3 ast
CJ McCollum25.7 min16.3 pts1.7 reb2.0 ast
Luguentz Dort23.3 min8.0 pts3.7 reb1.7 ast
Jock Landale18.7 min6.7 pts4.3 reb2.7 ast
Kingston Flemings18.3 min2.3 pts3.7 reb4.3 ast
Corey Kispert10.0 min11.0 pts1.0 reb1.0 ast

HOU HOU

PlayerMinPtsRebAst
Kevin Durant37.0 min24.0 pts5.7 reb3.7 ast
Amen Thompson36.0 min17.7 pts10.3 reb4.3 ast
Jabari Smith Jr.33.3 min17.0 pts5.0 reb1.7 ast
Alperen Sengun33.0 min23.0 pts9.0 reb6.3 ast
Fred VanVleet31.0 min10.0 pts2.5 reb8.0 ast
Marcus Smart23.5 min7.5 pts2.5 reb1.5 ast
Reed Sheppard23.0 min11.0 pts4.0 reb5.5 ast
Tari Eason20.3 min11.0 pts3.3 reb0.0 ast
Bogdan Bogdanovic15.0 min6.3 pts1.0 reb1.0 ast
Clint Capela9.5 min1.0 pts3.0 reb0.5 ast

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Latest news

newest first · official report, X, Bluesky, RotoWire, ESPN
  • BlueskyHOU

    Steven Adams OUT with a right soleus (calf muscle) strain. Marcus Smart questionable.

    @byvarunshankar.bsky.social · View on Bluesky
  • XHOU

    For the Rockets, Steven Adams is out and Marcus Smart is questionable with a forearm strain.

    @KLChouinard · View on X
  • ESPNHOUFred VanVleetDay-to-day

    VanVleet (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Hawks.

    Right, Knee (return est. 2026-10-26)ESPN · Original ↗
  • RotoWireHOUReed SheppardAbout an earlier game

    Reed Sheppard: Nets 19 points with seven assists — Sheppard totaled 19 points (7-13 FG, 5-11 3Pt), six rebounds, seven assists, two steals and three turnovers across 30 minutes in Saturday's 121-114 win over the Hawks.

    RotoWire · Original ↗
  • RotoWireATLJalen JohnsonAbout an earlier game

    Jalen Johnson: Ties career high in loss — Johnson contributed 26 points (8-19 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 8-10 FT), 16 assists, nine rebounds and two steals across 38 minutes in Saturday's 121-114 loss to the Rockets.

    RotoWire · Original ↗
  • BlueskyATL

    Not exactly a home-friendly whistle for the Hawks so far this evening, and they're getting visibly frustrated by it.

    @btrowland.bsky.social · View on Bluesky
  • BlueskyATLJalen Johnson

    ime udoka calls a frustrated timeout after only 92 seconds hawks lead 5-0 with jalen johnson going to the line after the stoppage

    @btrowland.bsky.social · View on Bluesky
  • RotoWireHOUReed SheppardAbout an earlier game

    Reed Sheppard: Starting vs. Atlanta — Sheppard is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Hawks, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

    Will Guillory of The Athletic · Original ↗also reported by RotoWire, @UnderdogNBA, ESPN
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  • XHOU

    Hawks have their usual starters. Rockets are starting Reed Sheppard in place of Fred VanVleet.

    @KLChouinard · View on X
  • BlueskyHOUAbout an earlier game

    Marcus Smart (forearm) is out for the Rockets tonight. Reed Sheppard (knee) is available to play. VanVleet and Adams were already ruled out.

    @btrowland.bsky.social · View on Bluesky
  • XHOUMarcus SmartOut

    Marcus Smart (forearm) ruled out Saturday.

    @UnderdogNBA · View on X
  • BlueskyHOUAbout an earlier game

    Reed Sheppard will play tonight. Marcus Smart is out. TBD if Sheppard will start.

    @byvarunshankar.bsky.social · View on Bluesky
  • BlueskyHOUBruce ThorntonAbout an earlier game

    Injury report for tonight — might we see Bruce Thornton tonight?

    @byvarunshankar.bsky.social · View on Bluesky
  • BlueskyHOU

    Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams are out for the Rockets. Reed Sheppard is listed as questionable.

    @btrowland.bsky.social · View on Bluesky
  • XHOUReed SheppardQuestionable

    Reed Sheppard (knee) listed questionable Saturday.

    @UnderdogNBA · View on X
  • XHOUFred VanVleetOut

    Fred VanVleet (injury management) listed out Saturday.

    @UnderdogNBA · View on X
  • RotoWireATLDyson DanielsAbout an earlier game

    Dyson Daniels: Excellent all-around showing — Daniels delivered 11 points (5-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-3 FT), nine rebounds, four assists, seven steals and a block across 23 minutes in Friday's 128-81 win over the Hornets.

    RotoWire · Original ↗
  • RotoWireHOUAmen ThompsonAbout an earlier game

    Amen Thompson: Heroic performance Friday — Thompson closed Friday's 114-110 victory over the Spurs with 20 points (9-15 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists, two blocks and two steals over 36 minutes.

    RotoWire · Original ↗