Washington Wizards vs Houston Rockets Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Nov 12, after the final
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Washington Wizards at Houston Rockets, 12 November 2025. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Minutes this season| Washington Wizards | Position | Houston Rockets |
|---|---|---|
Carlton Carrington 28.2 mpg · 5.5 pts  | PG |  Amen Thompson 35.6 mpg · 14.9 pts |
Tre Johnson 25.6 mpg · 8.8 pts  | SG |  Tari Eason 25.0 mpg · 9.6 pts |
KyShawn George 30.3 mpg · 17.9 pts  | SF |  Kevin Durant 35.8 mpg · 21.0 pts |
Khris Middleton 24.8 mpg · 2.4 pts  | PF |  Jabari Smith Jr. 33.0 mpg · 17.0 pts |
Alexandre Sarr 29.2 mpg · 9.9 pts  | C |  Alperen Sengun 37.1 mpg · 21.3 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 Washington Wizards vs Houston Rockets starting lineups?
For 12 November 2025, the Washington Wizards are expected to start Alexandre Sarr, Tre Johnson, KyShawn George, Khris Middleton and Carlton Carrington. The Houston Rockets are expected to start Alperen Sengun, Kevin Durant, Amen Thompson, Jabari Smith Jr. and Tari Eason. Each five comes from the team's recent starts, with injured players taken out.
Who is out for Wizards vs Rockets?
For 12 November 2025, the Washington Wizards are without 4 players: Tristan Vukcevic (Out), Jamir Watkins (Out), Justin Champagnie (Out) and Reece Beekman (Out), and the Houston Rockets are without 4 players: Steven Adams (Out), Clint Capela (Out), Quadir Copeland (Out) and Julian Phillips (Out). Statuses come from the latest injury report and update through the day until tip-off.