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San Antonio Spurs vs Houston Rockets Injury Report and Predicted Starting Lineups- Latest Update on Kelly Olynyk, Steve Adams and More Ahead of NBA Cup Clash

The Rockets and Spurs 5-2 in the ongoing NBA season.

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The San Antonio Spurs are set to welcome the Houston Rockets in one of the NBA Cup group stage games on Friday, November 7. The Rockets are currently seeded in the third spot of the Western Conference with a 5-2 record, while the Spurs are seeded in the fifth spot with an identical record. The hosts, who kicked off the 2025-26 NBA regular season with a red-hot five-game winning streak, clashed against the Los Angeles Lakers in their most recent game.

Despite a collective offensive effort from all the starters, the Spurs fell to the Lakers and suffered their second loss of the season. On the other hand, the Rockets began the season with back-to-back defeats. However, they made a stronger comeback and are currently on a five-game winning streak. In their most-recent game, the Rockets defeated the Memphis Grizzlies in blowout fashion.

While Houston aims to continue its winning prowess, a young Victor Wembanyama-led squad is eyeing a comeback and improving its tally. Irrespective of the outcome, fans are poised to enjoy a thundering clash at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, setting the vibes right for their weekend.

San Antonio Spurs vs Houston Rockets Injury Report

Here is a breakdown of the injury report and predicted starting lineups for the San Antonio Spurs vs Houston Rockets, scheduled on Friday, November 7.

San Antonio Spurs’ Injuries

Player	Position	Injury	Status
Kelly Olynyk	PF	Heel	Questionable
Luke Kornet	C	Ankle	Out
De’Aaron Fox	PG	Hamstring	Out
Jeremy Sochan	SF	Wrist	Questionable
Dylan Harper	PG	Calf	Out

Kelly Olynyk missed the first few weeks of the season due to an offseason heel surgery, and he is listed as questionable for the Friday-night game.

Luke Kornet is poised to miss a sixth straight game with an ankle sprain.

De’Aaron Fox won’t appear in Friday’s game with Houston with a hamstring injury. He is yet to make his season debut.

Jeremy Sochan is questionable for Friday’s game against the Rockets with a wrist injury.

Spurs’ rookie Dylan Harper will be sidelined for a few weeks with a left calf strain which he sustained during the second quarter of their game against the Phoenix Suns on Sunday.

Houston Rockets’ Injuries

Player	Position	Injury	Status
Steve Adams	C	Hip	Questionable
Dorian Finney-Smith	PF	Ankle	Out
Fred VanVleet	PG	Knee	Out

Steve Adams has been listed as questionable with a hip injury. He could miss his second straight game.

Dorian Finney-Smith is yet to make his Rockets debut while recovering from an offseason left ankle injury.

Fred VanVleet tore his right ACL and he is likely to miss the 2025-26 season.

San Antonio Spurs vs Houston Rockets Predicted Starting Lineups

San Antonio Spurs: Jordan McLaughlin, Stephon Castle, Devin Vassell, Harrison Barnes, Victor Wembanyama

Houston Rockets: Amen Thompson, Josh Okogie, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith Jr, Alperen Sengun

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Garima Ranawat

Garima is a sports writer with around two years of experience in Indian sports and a newfound interest in the NBA. Inspired by the leadership of cricketing legend MS Dhoni, she wishes to bring in newer perspectives to the NBA fanatics with her writing.