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January 27, 2026
Catches fire from three
Eason finished Monday's 108-99 victory over the Grizzlies with 17 points (6-17 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, one block and two steals in 27 minutes.
Analysis
Eason made the most of a starting nod against the Grizzlies. He knocked down four threes en route to 17 points. Eason was also productive on defense by collecting two steals, one block and seven rebounds. If Eason sustains this two-way production, he will merit more starting opportunities. He's averaging 24 minutes per game this season, which is just a tick below last season's average of 24.9.
January 27, 2026
Starting in return Monday
Eason is in the Rockets' starting lineup against the Grizzlies on Monday, Jackson Gatlin of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Analysis
Eason was held out of Friday's win over Detroit while managing a right ankle issue. He was given the green light to play Monday and will return to the Rockets' starting lineup while Josh Okogie comes off the bench. Eason started eight consecutive games from Christmas Day to Jan. 9, and over that span he averaged 12.8 points, 7.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.8 threes, 1.8 steals and 0.9 blocks over 26.1 minutes per game.
January 25, 2026
Off injury report for Monday
Eason (ankle) isn't listed on the injury report for Monday's game against the Grizzlies.
Analysis
Eason sat out Friday's win over Detroit -- the second half of a back-to-back set -- due to right ankle injury management. However, he's set to return to the lineup Monday. The 24-year-old forward has appeared in just two of Houston's past eight games, averaging 9.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.5 steals and 1.5 assists across 24.0 minutes per contest off the bench over that stretch.
January 23, 2026
Resting Friday
Eason won't play Friday against the Pistons due to right ankle injury management.
Analysis
After logging 28 minutes in Thursday's overtime loss to the 76ers, Eason will be held out for rest purposes for the second leg of a back-to-back. Presumably, Eason will be back in action Monday against Memphis.