Rockets List Dorian Finney-Smith as Questionable for Christmas Game vs. Lakers
The status upgrade signals a near-term return Houston views as a potential boost for a defense that has sagged during a 4-6 December.
Overview
- The 32-year-old forward, a former Laker, has missed Houston’s first 27 games following June ankle surgery and is now officially questionable.
- Ime Udoka had targeted a January timeline, and Wednesday’s listing suggests Finney-Smith could be nearing clearance barring a setback.
- Alperen Sengun (left calf tightness) and Jae’Sean Tate (left wrist contusion) are also questionable for Thursday in Los Angeles.
- Tipoff is 8:00 p.m. ET (7:00 p.m. CT) with national coverage on ABC and ESPN.
- If he plays, he would likely be on a minutes limit after not appearing since April, with his defense and 41.1% three-point shooting last season fitting Houston’s needs.