John Wall PG FA Mon 1/11/21 1:04 AM
John Wall
PG FA
Wall had 14 points (5-14 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, five assists, two blocks and one steal in a 120-102 loss Sunday to the Lakers.
EDGE Analysis
Wall marked his first double-double in over two years by leading the Rockets in rebounds. The performance was surprising considering he averaged 4.6 boards for Houston before Sunday's game. Wall's inefficient shooting did prove costly against the Lakers, but the overall performance does show promise.
John Wall PG FA Wed 1/6/21 10:20 PM
John Wall
PG FA
Wall scored a team-high 28 points (12-20 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT) while adding six rebounds, three assists, two steals and a block in 37 minutes during Wednesday's 114-107 loss to the Pacers.
EDGE Analysis
With James Harden having trouble getting his shot to drop but still dishing his usual number of assists, Wall took over primary scoring duties for the Rockets and tied his season high in points with his new club. The 30-year-old is averaging 23.0 points, 5.5 assists, 5.0 boards, 1.5 steals, 1.3 threes and 1.0 blocks through the first four games of his comeback.
John Wall PG FA Tue 1/5/21 11:38 AM
John Wall
PG FA
Wall provided 14 points (4-10 FG, 1-3 3PPt, 5-5 FT), four assists and four rebounds across 33 minutes in Monday's 113-100 loss to the Rockets.
EDGE Analysis
Some off-games from Wall are to be expected considering his lengthy absence from competitive hoops, and the additional issue of gaining synergy with James Harden adds to the challenge. It's only been five games, and there are still some issues that need to be worked out in the backcourt, not the least of which is Harden's future with the team. That fact alone makes Wall a great value across all formats.
John Wall PG FA Sat 1/2/21 7:55 PM
John Wall
PG FA
Wall finished with 28 points (11-21 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 4-6 FT), six assists, four boards, three steals and two blocks in 37 minutes of a 102-94 win against Sacramento on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Wall took over as the lead dog with James Harden (ankle) out for the contest, and in his second game back from the Covid list, he continued to fill the scoresheet. He improved his shooting percentage in game two with the Rockets, but still shot just 25 percent from deep for the second straight game. He'll next face the Mavs on Monday.
John Wall PG FA Fri 1/1/21 11:34 AM
John Wall
PG FA
Wall notched 22 points (8-20 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, nine assists, a steal and a block across 37 minutes in Thursday's win over the Kings.
EDGE Analysis
Wall only shot 40 percent from the field Thursday, but he ended just one assist shy of a double-double in his debut wearing a Rockets uniform. The veteran point guard played his first official game in almost two years and, while he still needs to shake up some rust, it's undeniable that his debut was a step in the right direction. He should be in contention to be Houston's second-best scoring threat as the season progresses, especially if he's able to sustain what he did Thursday against Sacramento.
John Wall PG FA Wed 12/30/20 2:26 PM
John Wall
PG FA
Wall (COVID-19) will make his season debut Thursday against the Kings, Tim MacMahon of ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Rockets will still be without a couple bench pieces due to COVID-19 protocols, but both Wall and DeMarcus Cousins will return to action Thursday after missing the first two games of the regular season. Wall projects to start at point guard alongside James Harden.
John Wall PG FA Mon 12/28/20 7:41 PM
John Wall
PG FA
Wall (COVID-19) is expected to play Thursday against Sacramento, Michael Shapiro of SI.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wall has been required to quarantine over the Rockets' first two games, but the guard is expected to return to practice Wednesday. If all things go accordingly, Wall will make his Rockets' debut Thursday versus the Kings.
John Wall PG FA Sat 12/26/20 11:20 AM
John Wall
PG FA
Wall (COVID-19) will be required to quarantine for seven days, keeping him out of the Rockets' next two games, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
He'll miss Saturday's game against Portland, as well as Monday's game in Denver, meaning Wall's Rockets debut will likely arrive Thursday against the Kings. DeMarcus Cousins and Eric Gordon were hit with the same seven-day quarantine requirement.
John Wall PG FA Fri 12/25/20 5:46 PM
John Wall
PG FA
Wall (COVID-19) will not be available for Saturday's game against Portland.
EDGE Analysis
The Rockets had several players ruled out due to the league's health and safety protocols, so Wall's debut with his new team will have to wait. Houston will also be without DeMarcus Cousins, Eric Gordon, Mason Jones, Kenyon Martin Jr. and Ben McLemore.
John Wall PG FA Thu 12/24/20 10:48 PM
John Wall
PG FA
Wall is facing a seven-day quarantine due to the NBA's contact-tracing protocol, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
DeMarcus Cousins is facing the same quarantine. Eric Gordon could be required to quarantine as well pending further contact tracing. In turn, Saturday's game against the Trail Blazers is in jeopardy because the Rockets may not have eight players able to suit up.