Houston Rockets vs Utah Jazz Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Nov 30, after the final
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Houston Rockets at Utah Jazz, 30 November 2025. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Minutes this season| Houston Rockets | Position | Utah Jazz |
|---|---|---|
Reed Sheppard 25.0 mpg · 10.7 pts  | PG |  Keyonte George 34.8 mpg · 21.3 pts |
Amen Thompson 36.5 mpg · 15.4 pts  | SG |  Svi Mykhailiuk 26.1 mpg · 3.7 pts |
Kevin Durant 36.1 mpg · 20.8 pts  | SF |  Isaiah Collier 23.4 mpg · 6.2 pts |
Jabari Smith Jr. 33.4 mpg · 17.6 pts  | PF |  Lauri Markkanen 35.8 mpg · 18.0 pts |
Alperen Sengun 36.7 mpg · 22.4 pts  | C |  Airious Bailey 21.3 mpg · 12.4 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 Houston Rockets vs Utah Jazz starting lineups?
For 30 November 2025, the Houston Rockets are expected to start Alperen Sengun, Amen Thompson, Jabari Smith Jr., Reed Sheppard and Kevin Durant. The Utah Jazz are expected to start Lauri Markkanen, Keyonte George, Svi Mykhailiuk, Airious Bailey and Isaiah Collier. Ruled out from the usual starters: Jusuf Nurkic (Out).
Who is out for Rockets vs Jazz?
For 30 November 2025, the Houston Rockets are without 5 players: Steven Adams (Out), Clint Capela (Out), Quadir Copeland (Out), Julian Phillips (Out) and Bruce Thornton (Out), and the Utah Jazz are without 3 players: Jusuf Nurkic (Out), Trey Alexander (Out) and Jaren Jackson Jr. (Out). Statuses come from the latest injury report and update through the day until tip-off.