Houston Rockets Injury Update: Trouble Mounts as 3 Rotation Players Out Long-Term, Major Jabari Smith Jr. Concern vs. Cavaliers (Nov. 19)

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Houston Rockets Injury Update: Trouble Mounts as 3 Rotation Players Out Long-Term, Major Jabari Smith Jr. Concern vs. Cavaliers (Nov. 19). (Image Source: Imagn)

The Houston Rockets and Cleveland Cavaliers will lock horns in an interconference regular-season game on Wednesday. Houston's three key rotation players were ruled out of the contest once again, while major concern emerged on the health of Jabari Smith Jr.

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Smith Jr. is listed as questionable on the team's injury report due to a knee injury. He played during the Rockets'117-113 overtime win over the Orlando Magic on Sunday. The 6-foot-11 forward shouldered a heavy workload and clocked 43 minutes against the Magic. He finished with 10 points, 10 rebounds, one steal and one block, while shooting 4-of-9 from the floor.

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In case Jabari Smith Jr. is downgraded to out before tip off, Houston coach Ime Udoka could start Steve Adams in the starting lineup. Across 13 games this season, Adams is averaging 22 minutes and has been in the starting lineup twice.

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Meanwhile, Fred VanVleet, Dorian Finney-Smith and Tari Eason will remain sidelined. VanVleet, who is recovering from an ACL injury, is expected to remain out for months. Finney-Smith (ankle surgery) and Eason (strained oblique) are ruled out for multiple weeks.

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Despite the injuries, the Rockets occupy the third position in the Western Conference standings with a 9-3 record. The Houston-based franchise has won nine of its last 10 games, while currently enjoying a four-game win streak.

How to watch Houston Rockets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers?

The Houston Rockets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers game will take place on Wednesday at the Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. The game will tip off at 7 p.m. EST (4 p.m. PT).

The Rockets vs. Cavaliers game will air nationally on ESPN, while it will also be available in the local markets on FanDuel Sports Network Ohio and Space City Home Network. Live streaming is available on the NBA League Pass and Fubo TV app and website (regional restrictions may apply).

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