Is Trae Young playing today against Houston Rockets? Latest injury update on Hawks superstar (Jan. 11)

Trae Young is listed as probable on the Atlanta Hawks’ injury report for their game against the Houston Rockets on Saturday. Young has regularly featured on the injury report with right Achilles tendinitis. However, as seen across the past few games, hes' expected to suit up.

Young was listed as probable for Thursday’s game against the Phoenix Suns as well. He was cleared to play and scored 21 points in 34 mins in a 123-115 loss.

Trae Young is one of the most important offensive components of the Atlanta Hawks. In 36 games this season, he's averaging 22.5 points, a league-leading 12.1 assists and 1.3 steals per game.

His presence will be particularly important against the Houston Rockets, who have the second-best record in the Western Conference, at 25-12. Houston has won three games straight, so it will take a monumental effort from Atlanta to upset the Rockets.

The Hawks have split their 38 games this season and are ninth in the East. They are separated by just 2.0 games from the fourth-placed Milwaukee Bucks, so a good winning streak should propel them up in the standings.

Besides Young, the Hawks are also sweating over Bogdan Bogdanovic,,as he's questionable with a knee injury. Jalen Johnson (shoulder), Cody Zeller (personal), Larry Nance Jr. (right hand) and Kobe Bufkin (right shoulder) are out.

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What is Trae Young’s career record against Houston Rockets?

Trae Young has played the Rockets 12 times, going 6-6 record and averaging 28.6 points, 10.0 assists and 3.9 rebounds.

Young’s best performance against Houston came in a 128-122 loss on Nov. 25, 2022, when he had 44 points, five assists and one steal. He shot 13-of-28, including 14-of-16 from the free-throw line.

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Where and how to watch Houston Rockets vs Atlanta Hawks?

The Houston Rockets vs Atlanta Hawks is one of the seven games scheduled for Saturday and will tip off at 3 p.m. EST from State Farm Arena. The game will be broadcast locally on FanDuel Sports Network - Southeast - Atlanta and Space City Home Network.

Fans can also stream it live on NBA League Pass and fuboTV. Both services require active subscriptions.