Tari Eason Active On First Part Of Back-To-Back
6 months agoHouston Rockets forward Tari Eason (leg) will suit up on Tuesday against the Indiana Pacers as the team continues to monitor his left lower leg soreness. It was somewhat concerning to see Eason out on Dec. 20 without a second game on the front or back end of that date, since rest days tend to arrive under those circumstances, but he returned to play for 20 minutes on Saturday. But Tuesday is the first leg of a back-to-back, so Eason could sit Wednesday against the Phoenix Suns. Fantasy managers should stay patient with Eason despite erratic playing time, as the disruptive 2022 first-rounder is dominating the glass for 7.1 rebounds (5.1 offensive) and defensive stats (1.9 combined steals and blocks) in just 21.0 minutes per game alongside a sharp 39.5% shooting clip from downtown. Eason possesses the tools to be a nine-category stud, and Tuesday's matchup with Indiana (second-worst defensive efficiency rating) is also very appealing.
Source: NBA.com
Source: NBA.com