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The Houston Rockets will take on the Brooklyn Nets in one of 11 NBA games scheduled for Monday. This will be the third game of the season for Durant and Co., who have started with two consecutive losses. Meanwhile, the Nets are not doing much better as they prepare for their fourth game after losing three in a row.Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun led the charge for Houston in the team’s first two games. Durant is averaging 30 points, six rebounds and two assists per game. Sengun has recorded 28 points, nine rebounds and seven assists.On the other hand, Cam Thomas continues to dominate the ball in Brooklyn, averaging 24 points and 5.5 assists to start the season. Michael Porter Jr., who was acquired via trade with the Nuggets this summer, is also starting to find his footing. He is averaging 21.5 points, 6.0 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game.Heading into Monday’s game, both teams are desperate to put a win on the board, making this an exciting matchup.Brooklyn Nets vs Houston Rockets Injury Reports for Oct. 27Houston Rockets injury reportThe Rockets will be close to full strength for Monday’s game against the Nets. But the team still has a couple of significant absences to adjust for. Dorian Finney-Smith will miss his third consecutive game of the season as he continues to recover from the left ankle surgery he underwent in June.Lastly, the team will be without Fred VanVleet, who may miss the entire 2025-26 season due to an ACL tear.Brooklyn Nets injury reportThe Brooklyn Nets, meanwhile, have four players listed on their injury report for Monday’s game. Drake Powell (ankle), Ziaire Williams (back) and Danny Wolf (ankle) are listed as questionable against the Rockets. Finally, Haywood Highsmith will be sidelined as he continues to recover from a knee injury.Brooklyn Nets vs Houston Rockets Starting Lineups and Depth Charts for Oct. 27Houston Rockets starting lineup and depth chartsThe Rockets are expected to start Amen Thompson, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen Sengun and Steven Adams.Point GuardShooting GuardSmall ForwardPower ForwardCenterAmen ThompsonKevin DurantJabari Smith Jr.Alperen SengunSteven AdamsReed SheppardAaron HolidayJosh OkogieTari EasonClint CapelaJD DavisonBrooklyn Nets starting lineup and depth chartsThe Brooklyn Nets are expected to start Ben Saraf, Cam Thomas, Terance Mann, Michael Porter Jr. and Nic Claxton.Point GuardShooting GuardSmall ForwardPower ForwardCenterBen SarafCam ThomasTerance MannMichael Porter Jr.Nic ClaxtonEgor DeminTyrese MartinJalen WilsonNoah ClownleyDay’Ron SharpeNolan TraoreE.J. Liddell
