Rockets' Fred VanVleet: Scores 17 points in Game 7 loss
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VanVleet recorded 17 points (6-13 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and two steals over 44 minutes during Sunday's 103-89 loss to the Warriors in Game 7 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
After struggling offensively at times during the last stretch of the regular season, VanVleet kicked it into high gear during this first-round series. However, following three straight performances in which he scored 25 points or more, the Wichita State product failed to crack the 20-point mark in Game 7. The veteran guard's season ends, averaging 18.7 points, 4.1 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.0 steals per game in this series, shooting 43 percent from the floor and 43.5 percent from beyond the arc.
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Rockets' Fred VanVleet: Drops 29 in win
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VanVleet chipped in 29 points (7-13 FG, 6-9 3Pt, 9-9 FT), eight rebounds and eight assists in 40 minutes during Friday's 115-107 victory over the Warriors in Game 6 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
VanVleet had his best performance so far in this first-round series Friday, coming two rebounds and two assists shy of a triple-double in a must-win scenario on the road. The veteran guard has come on strong in the last three games, scoring 25 or more points while shooting an incredible efficient 59 percent from the floor and 66.7 percent from beyond the arc.
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Rockets' Fred VanVleet: Drains eight treys Monday
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VanVleet produced 25 points (8-13 FG, 8-12 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds and six assists over 40 minutes during Monday's 109-106 loss to the Warriors in Game 4 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
It was a huge night from beyond the arc for the veteran point guard, but VanVleet needed one more three -- his shot for a tie at the final buzzer came up just short. It was his best scoring performance of the playoffs so far, and through four games he's averaging 14.8 points, 4.5 assists, 3.5 threes, 3.3 boards and 1.3 steals while playing at least 40 minutes each contest. VanVleet will try to help the Rockets stave off elimination on their home court in Game 5 on Wednesday.
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Rockets' Fred VanVleet: Team-high 17 points in Game 3
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VanVleet recorded 17 points (5-14 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal in 41 minutes during Saturday's 104-93 loss to the Warriors in Game 3 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
VanVleet led the Rockets in scoring despite not having the most efficient night from the field. The veteran point guard has connected on just 26.8 percent of his field-goal attempts this series (including 20.7 percent from three on 9.7 3PA/G). VanVleet and Jalen Green (nine points) will need to be better offensively in Game 4 on Monday to tie the series before heading back to Houston on Wednesday.
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Rockets' Fred VanVleet: Struggles with shot in win
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VanVleet recorded seven points (2-8 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, two assists, one block and three steals in 42 minutes during Wednesday's 109-94 win over the Warriors in Game 2 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
VanVleet hasn't been able to get back to form offensively as of late, as he failed to crack double digits Wednesday despite playing a game-high 42 minutes. However, the Rockets followed the lead of Jalen Green, who scored a game-high 38 points, to bounce back from a Game 1 loss at home before the series shifts to San Francisco for the next two games.
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Rockets' Fred VanVleet: Shoots the ball poorly
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VanVleet ended Sunday's 95-85 loss to Golden State in Game 1 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs with 10 points (4-19 FG, 2-13 3Pt), one rebound, seven assists and one steal in 40 minutes.
VanVleet's poor shooting has been a consistent theme for most of the season, but with 19 shot attempts on the night, the guard seemed unfazed. During the regular season, VanVleet hit 37.4 percent from the field across 61 appearances, averaging 14.0 points, 5.6 assists, 3.6 rebounds, 1.6 steals and 2.6 three-pointers.
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Rockets' Fred VanVleet: Mediocre total to end season
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VanVleet supplied 15 points (5-13 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three assists and one steal across 27 minutes during Sunday's 126-111 loss to the Nuggets.
VanVleet's season has been a mixed bag, and lower shooting percentages diluted his effectiveness as Houston's floor general. The veteran's field-goal percentage of 37.8 percent marked his worst result since his rookie season, and his scoring average dipped 3.3 points from the 2023-24 campaign. Increased production across the board from the veteran guard will greatly improve Houston's postseason outlook.
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Rockets' Fred VanVleet: Will be available Sunday
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VanVleet (ankle) is not on the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Nuggets.
The Rockets rested their regular rotation players in the last two contests, but that won't be the case Sunday because this is the final chance the Rockets will have to log competitive minutes until the playoffs start April 19. As such, the veteran floor general should handle his regular workload in the backcourt while operating as the Rockets' primary playmaker. VanVleet is averaging 12.2 points, 3.3 rebounds and 4.9 assists per game since the All-Star break, so he's not exactly heading into the playoffs in his best form.
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Rockets' Fred VanVleet: Won't play Friday
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VanVleet (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Lakers.
VanVleet has been downgraded from questionable to out and will miss a second straight game. It's unclear if the veteran point guard will suit up for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Nuggets, as the Rockets have already locked up the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference. Reed Sheppard should handle an increased role in VanVleet's absence.
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Rockets' Fred VanVleet: Game-time call for Friday
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VanVleet (ankle) is questionable for Friday's game against the Lakers.
VanVleet was sidelined for Wednesday's game against the Clippers due to a minor ankle issue, and he's in danger of missing a second straight matchup. Aaron Holiday and Reed Sheppard would be in line for more opportunities in the backcourt if VanVleet can't go.
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Rockets' Fred VanVleet: Ruled out Wednesday
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VanVleet (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Clippers, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.
VanVleet is one of many Rockets players who won't see the floor Wednesday in Los Angeles, with Houston now seemingly resting their star players until the NBA playoffs get underway. Houston will likely turn to Aaron Holiday and Reed Sheppard to help pick up the slack in the backcourt, with Amen Thompson (rest) also ruled out for this game.
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Rockets' Fred VanVleet: Doubtful to play Wednesday
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VanVleet is doubtful to play in Wednesday's game against the Clippers due to right ankle soreness.
The doubtful tag suggests VanVleet is a long shot to suit up Wednesday due to soreness in his ankle, and the Rockets could very well take a cautious approach with their starting point guard. VanVleet is averaging 12.7 points, 2.8 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 1.3 steals per game over his last 10 games, however, so he's not offering much in fantasy as a scoring option, mainly since he's shooting just 34.2 percent from the floor in that stretch.
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Rockets' Fred VanVleet: Held to three points
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VanVleet ended Sunday's 106-96 win over the Warriors with three points (1-8 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 0-2 FT), one rebound, three assists, one block and three steals in 36 minutes.
VanVleet continues to struggle mightily on the offensive end. Over his last six outings, he's shooting 29.7 percent from the field en route to 10.2 points per game. His fantasy appeal hinges on his ability to contribute assists (5.7), steals (1.2) and three-pointers (2.0) during this slump.
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Rockets' Fred VanVleet: Will play vs. Oklahoma City
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VanVleet (ankle) has been cleared to play in Friday's game against the Thunder.
After missing Wednesday's game against the Jazz due to an ankle issue, VanVleet will be back on the floor for the Rockets on Friday against the Thunder. The veteran guard is averaging 14.3 points, 3.9 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 1.6 steals per game while shooting 37.9 percent from the floor and 34.5 percent from deep.
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Rockets' Fred VanVleet: Ruled out Wednesday
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VanVleet (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Jazz, Kelly Iko of The Athletic reports.
VanVleet has been struggling from a scoring perspective over the last few games. However, it appears he's been dealing with ankle soreness, which might be something he'll have to play through the rest of the season. The veteran guard is averaging 14.3 points, 3.9 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 1.6 steals per game while shooting 37.9 percent from the floor and 34.5 percent from beyond the arc.
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Rockets' Fred VanVleet: Iffy against Utah
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VanVleet is questionable against the Jazz on Wednesday due to right ankle soreness.
This is a new issue for VanVleet, though the questionable tag suggests that he's day-to-day. He's been struggling lately, hitting 35.2 percent of his shots from the field over his last seven outings. If he's unable to play, Amen Thompson could see more playmaking reps, and Aaron Holiday could see an uptick in minutes.
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Rockets' Fred VanVleet: Held to four points
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VanVleet closed Thursday's 121-110 victory over Utah with four points (1-10 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one rebound, six assists, one block and one steal across 34 minutes.
VanVleet had a brutal shooting night, with this being the seventh game of his season with four or fewer points. He's known for being streaky, however, and he's shooting 38.2 percent from the field this season. Despite that, he's on pace to return sixth-round value in nine-category formats because of his ability to rack up assists, steals and three-pointers.
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Rockets' Fred VanVleet: Scores 21 points in win
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VanVleet posted 21 points (5-14 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 8-8 FT), four rebounds and three assists over 39 minutes during Tuesday's 121-114 victory over the Hawks.
VanVleet seems to have left his injury issues behind him, and his numbers back that up, as the veteran floor general has turned heads with his play of late. The lack of consistency on a game-to-game basis remains, which is somewhat expected considering his lengthy absence, but he's trending in the right direction. VanVleet has scored at least 19 points in four of his last six outings, averaging 18.3 points, 4.0 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game in that span.
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Rockets' Fred VanVleet: Solid line in win over Orlando
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VanVleet logged 19 points (4-15 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 8-8 FT), six rebounds, three assists and one steal in 36 minutes during Wednesday's 116-108 win over Orlando.
There have been quite a few ups and downs in VanVleet's five games since returning from a prolonged absence -- he made just one appearance between Feb. 3 and March 10. This game was undoubtedly a step in the right direction. While VanVleet will remain a reliable fantasy option for the Rockets as long as he stays healthy, his upside right now won't be the highest due to the inconsistencies he's showing on a game-to-game basis.
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Rockets' Fred VanVleet: Ejected Monday
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VanVleet was ejected after being assessed a Flagrant 2 foul in the fourth quarter of Monday's game against the 76ers, Ben DuBose of USA Today reports.
VanVleet was ejected in the final minutes of Monday's game after he committed a reckless foul under the basket. He'll finish the game with three points (1-6 FG, 1-5 3Pt), seven rebounds, five assists, two steals and two blocks across 38 minutes.
