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Rockets vs. Jazz: How to Watch, Game Preview, Betting Odds

The Houston Rockets visit the Utah Jazz. Here's everything you need to know.

Jeremy Brener

Apr 11, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (3) and Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (5) chase a loose a ball during the fourth quarter at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
Apr 11, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (3) and Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (5) chase a loose a ball during the fourth quarter at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images / Rob Gray-Imagn Images
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The Houston Rockets are playing in their preseason opener tonight as they travel to Salt Lake City to face off against the Utah Jazz at the Delta Center.

It remains to be seen exactly what the Rockets will look like in their first game back since the end of last season, but the itch for basketball can finally be scratched. Expect a good amount of Rockets to see some action tonight, but there could also be some players sitting as a precaution.

The goal is to be healthy when the Rockets start the regular season in two weeks, so not playing tonight isn't the worst thing in the world for some players on the team.

Here's a look at everything you need to know ahead of tonight's game ...

Rockets vs. Jazz Broadcast Information

  • Date: Monday, October 7
  • Time: 8:00 p.m. CT
  • TV Channel: AT&T Sportsnet Southwest
  • Radio: SportsTalk 790
  • Live Stream: NBA League Pass
  • Betting Odds: Check out SI Sportsbook

Rockets vs. Jazz Injury Report

Houston Rockets

  • n/a

Utah Jazz

  • PG Patty Mills (QUESTIONABLE - rest)

Rockets vs. Jazz Projected Starting Lineups

Houston Rockets

  • PG Fred VanVleet
  • SG Jalen Green
  • SF Dillon Brooks
  • PF Jabari Smith Jr.
  • C Alperen Sengun

Utah Jazz

  • PG Keyonte George
  • SG Collin Sexton
  • SF Lauri Markkanen
  • PF John Collins
  • C Walker Kessler

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Jeremy Brener
JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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