Fred VanVleet was absent for the Rockets, which opened up opportunities for Amen Thompson and Tari Eason, who combined for 13 steals and blocks in their victory over the Wizards.

Fred VanVleet was sidelined due to a hamstring injury, which is considered a day-to-day issue by coach Ime Udoka. His absence allowed rookie Reed Sheppard and Aaron Holiday to see increased playing time.

Fred VanVleet's absence was felt as the Rockets' offense struggled throughout the game. His steady hand and playmaking abilities were missed, contributing to the team's lower assist numbers and increased turnovers. Despite this, Alperen Şengün stepped up to lead the Rockets to victory.

Fred VanVleet was sidelined due to a hamstring injury, described by coach Ime Udoka as a day-to-day issue. His absence allowed rookie Reed Sheppard and Aaron Holiday to see increased playing time, with Sheppard matching his early career high with seven points.

Fred VanVleet was sidelined with a sore left hamstring, marking his first missed game of the season. Coach Ime Udoka indicated that VanVleet's condition is day-to-day, with hopes for a brief absence. He has been playing a team-high 35.6 minutes per game, although his shooting percentages have struggled, hitting just 37.6% from the field and 28.2% from three-point range. However, he ranks third in the NBA for assist-to-turnover ratio, having committed only 10 turnovers this season. Last season, the Rockets went 3-6 in games he missed, highlighting his importance to the team.