Utah Jazz vs Houston Rockets Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Feb 23, after the final
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Utah Jazz at Houston Rockets, 23 February 2026. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Minutes this season| Utah Jazz | Position | Houston Rockets |
|---|---|---|
Isaiah Collier 25.6 mpg · 6.2 pts  | PG |  Amen Thompson 37.3 mpg · 15.4 pts |
Brice Sensabaugh 22.3 mpg · 7.9 pts  | SG |  Tari Eason 26.0 mpg · 10.2 pts |
Lauri Markkanen 34.4 mpg · 18.0 pts  | SF |  Kevin Durant 36.8 mpg · 20.8 pts |
Airious Bailey 26.4 mpg · 12.4 pts  | PF |  Jabari Smith Jr. 35.0 mpg · 17.6 pts |
Kyle Filipowski 22.3 mpg · 1.5 pts  | C |  Alperen Sengun 33.8 mpg · 22.4 pts |
Starters are not published in advance. These five are the heaviest minute-earners on each contracted roster who can cover all five positions between them. Every game's starting lineups →
Depth chart
Quick answers2 questions
What are the Utah Jazz vs Houston Rockets starting lineups?
For 23 February 2026, the Utah Jazz are expected to start Airious Bailey, Isaiah Collier, Kyle Filipowski, Brice Sensabaugh and Lauri Markkanen. The Houston Rockets are expected to start Jabari Smith Jr., Amen Thompson, Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun and Tari Eason. Ruled out from the usual starters: Jusuf Nurkic (Out).
Who is out for Jazz vs Rockets?
For 23 February 2026, the Utah Jazz are without 3 players: Jusuf Nurkic (Out), Trey Alexander (Out) and Jaren Jackson Jr. (Out), and the Houston Rockets are without 5 players: Steven Adams (Out), Clint Capela (Out), Quadir Copeland (Out), Julian Phillips (Out) and Bruce Thornton (Out). Statuses come from the latest injury report and update through the day until tip-off.