VanVleet (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Lakers.

EDGE Analysis

VanVleet has been downgraded from questionable to out and will miss a second straight game. It's unclear if the veteran point guard will suit up for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Nuggets, as the Rockets have already locked up the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference. Reed Sheppard should handle an increased role in VanVleet's absence.