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Houston Rockets v Washington Wizards
Houston Rockets v Washington Wizards

Small Forward - Danuel House

Shanghai Sharks v Houston Rockets
Shanghai Sharks v Houston Rockets

Danuel House was a problem for the Houston Rockets in the Orlando bubble. Recently, he apologized for an incident that occurred at Orlando during the NBA playoffs.

House was kicked out of the NBA bubble for breaching the safety protocol after inviting a woman into his hotel room. He was a key piece of the Houston Rockets last year and will remain in that place next year.

"I would like to apologize to my team, the organization, the owner, and the fans for the mishap that happened in the bubble, I offer my sincerest apologies to everyone."

House averaged 10 points and five rebounds per game in last year's regular season. He shot 36% from the three-point line and averaged 11 points and six rebounds per game in the NBA Playoffs.


Power Forward - PJ Tucker

Houston Rockets v Oklahoma City Thunder - Game Four
Houston Rockets v Oklahoma City Thunder - Game Four

PJ Tucker is a tremendous player and the passion he displays is key for any NBA team with title aspirations. He will fill any box the team needs and will play with controlled aggression.

Tucker played 72 regular-season games in the 2019-20 season and averaged seven points and seven rebounds per game. Moreover, he shot 36% from the three-point line.

Among the Houston Rockets' starters, his offensive rating of 114 was only behind James Harden's 120.

At 35 years old, Tucker is an experienced NBA player who is a good presence in any locker room and he has been solid for the Houston Rockets.


Center - Christian Wood

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Detroit Pistons v Phoenix Suns

The 25-year-old forward is likely to start at center for the Houston Rockets.

Christian Wood had a great year with the Detroit Pistons in the 2019-20 season. He played 62 games (12 starts) and averaged 13 points and six rebounds per game. Wood made 57% of his shots from the field and 39% of his three-pointers (2.3 attempts per game).

He also shot 74% from the free-throw line. He is a 6' 10'' player who has been in five NBA teams already.

Last season, Wood played more than 21 games in a season for the first time in his career and he earned a good contract with the Houston Rockets.

Wood signed a three-year, $41 million deal with the Houston Rockets in NBA Free Agency 2020 and is expected to be a important element of the team.


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