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

The Houston Rockets are visiting the Toronto Raptors. Here's everything you need to know.

Jeremy Brener

Feb 9, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks (9) goes up to make a basket against Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) during the second half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
Feb 9, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks (9) goes up to make a basket against Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) during the second half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images / John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
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The Houston Rockets are out on the road as they take on the Toronto Raptors in Canada.

The Raptors have not won since Dec. 3, losing their last six games, five of which have come at home. This could be a chance for them to break out of their slump.

The Rockets' goal should be to ensure that something like that doesn't happen. The Rockets got back on track with their win on Thursday against the New Orleans Pelicans after their elimination from the NBA Cup, so they would like to continue their momentum going into the new year.

Rockets vs. Raptors Information

  • Date: Sunday, Dec. 22
  • Time: 5:00 p.m. CT
  • Location: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON
  • TV: Space City Home Network, NBA League Pass
  • Betting Odds: Check out SI Sportsbook

Rockets vs. Raptors Injury Report

Houston Rockets

  • SF Tari Eason (OUT - lower leg)

Toronto Raptors

  • PG Immanuel Quickley (OUT - elbow)
  • SG Davion Mitchell (QUESTIONABLE - shoulder)
  • SF Bruce Brown (OUT - knee)
  • C Jakob Poeltl (OUT - groin)

Rockets vs. Raptors Projected Starting Lineups

Houston Rockets

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

Toronto Raptors

  • PG Scottie Barnes
  • SG Gradey Dick
  • SF RJ Barrett
  • PF Ochai Agbaji
  • C Jonathan Mogbo

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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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