Will Kevin Durant play in the Rockets vs. Grizzlies game on Sunday?

No, Kevin Durant has been ruled out for rest in Sunday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies.

What is the Grizzlies' current losing streak?

The Memphis Grizzlies are currently on a seven-game losing streak.

Who is expected to perform well for the Rockets with starters resting?

Tari Eason is expected to get an opportunity to flourish and potentially have a strong performance.

Home / Sports / Sheppard Set to Shine as Rockets Rest Starters

Sheppard Set to Shine as Rockets Rest Starters

12 Apr

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Summary

Rockets locked into No. 5 seed, resting key players.
Sheppard to start and could flourish against weak defense.
Grizzlies are on a seven-game losing streak.

Sheppard Set to Shine as Rockets Rest Starters

The Houston Rockets are locked into the Western Conference's fifth seed for the upcoming playoffs and will host the Memphis Grizzlies in their regular-season finale on Sunday. Several key Rockets players, including Kevin Durant, Amen Thompson, Jabari Smith Jr., and Alperen Sengun, have been ruled out for rest purposes.

This situation opens the door for Tari Eason, who has averaged 16.3 points, 5.0 assists, and 4.0 rebounds in games where Durant was absent this season. Eason is expected to capitalize against a Grizzlies defense that ranks last in the NBA in defensive rating since the All-Star break. Memphis has struggled mightily, losing seven consecutive games and nine of their last ten, with a net rating of -12.2 since the All-Star break.