Jalen Green returned to action for the Houston Rockets after missing three games with left hip and right hamstring injuries, playing 17 minutes in Saturday’s 109-103 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. This marked Green’s sixth game of the 2025-26 regular season, where he contributed eight points on 2-of-6 shooting, three assists, and three rebounds.
Minutes Managed as Green Works on Conditioning
Cleared to play after recovering from a hip contusion and managing hamstring issues, Green’s time on the court will remain limited as he regains full fitness. Given the significant time missed earlier this season, the fifth-year guard is expected to continue coming off the bench while his conditioning improves gradually over the coming weeks.
Upcoming Games and Potential Rest Periods
The Rockets face back-to-back games against the Dallas Mavericks and Oklahoma City Thunder before the All-Star break, on Tuesday and Wednesday respectively. With the challenging schedule approaching, Green could potentially sit out one of these contests as the team carefully monitors his playing time to avoid setbacks.
