Christopher (thigh) is listed as available for Friday's tilt against the Trail Blazers, Mark Berman of Fox 26 Houston reports.

EDGE Analysis

Christopher was considered probable heading into the evening, so no surprise here. He has averaged 16.8 minutes in a reserve role over the previous five games.

Christopher is probable for Friday's game against the Trail Blazers with a bruised left thigh, Mark Berman of Fox 26 Houston reports.

EDGE Analysis

Christopher was initially absent from Friday's injury report, but his availability is now in question due to the thigh injury, though he's still expected to be available. He's averaged 6.6 points, 2.2 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.0 steals in 16.8 minutes off the bench over the past five games.

Christopher supplied 13 points (3-10 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-6 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one steal in 23 minutes during Monday's 111-91 loss to the 76ers.

EDGE Analysis

Christopher excelled in garbage time once again, as the 2021 first-round pick played the entire fourth quarter in another blowout loss for the team.

Christopher had 19 points (8-13 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, four assists and two steals in 27 minutes during Sunday's 141-123 loss to Minnesota.

EDGE Analysis

Christopher has been an inconsistent contributor for the Rockets this year, but he shot 61.5 percent from the floor Sunday to post a season-high 19 points in the blowout loss. He's come off the bench in each of the last seven games and has topped 10 points in just three of those appearances.

Christopher recorded 13 points (3-9 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 6-6 FT), two rebounds, four assists and three steals over 21 minutes during Monday's 133-113 loss to Philadelphia.

EDGE Analysis

Despite another unremarkable offensive performance from Christopher, he racked up three steals and has totaled eight over his previous four games. However, he's mired in an 8-for-29 shooting slump. The return of Christian Wood and Kevin Porter (both suspended) will do no favors for Christopher's upside.

Christopher will come off the bench Tuesday against the Lakers, Adam Wexler of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

EDGE Analysis

Christopher made his first career NBA start Monday and had six points (2-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and two assists in 21 minutes. He'll return to the bench Tuesday with Kevin Porter (thigh) and Jalen Green (hamstring) back in action for Houston.

Christopher will start Monday's game against the Hornets, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 in Houston reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Rockets have a number of players in COVID protocols, including Garrison Mathews and Jae'Sean Tate, while neither Jalen Green (rest) nor Kevin Porter (hamstring) are expected to play Monday. As such, they'll once again shuffle the starting lineup and go with Armoni Brooks, Eric Gordon, Christopher, David Nwaba and Christian Wood. This will be the first start of Christopher's NBA career. Over his last nine games, the rookie is averaging 10.6 points, 2.3 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 0.9 steals in 22.3 minutes.

Christopher will return to a bench role Monday against the Bulls, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Christopher drew his first start of the season Saturday against Detroit and finished in double figures, but with Armoni Brooks back in action, he'll return to his typical bench role. He's logged close to 30 minutes in each of his last three contests, playing 27, 33 and 28 minutes, respectively.

Christopher posted 10 points (4-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt), seven assists, four rebounds, one steal and five turnovers in 28 minutes during Saturday's 116-107 win over the Pistons.

EDGE Analysis

Christopher shot efficiently and got his teammates involved in his first career start but struggled to take care of the ball. Once the Rockets get a healthier backcourt, Christopher's role will presumably be decreased dramatically.

Christopher is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Pistons, Salman Ali of the Clutch Points App reports.

EDGE Analysis

Christopher will be making the first start of his young NBA career Saturday against the Pistons. The first-round draft pick out of Arizona State will enter the lineup in place of the injured Armoni Brooks (ankle) and is in line for an extended look with the starting group. Christopher has seen his usage increase as of late, as he's averaging 12.3 points, 2.3 assists, two rebounds and 1.3 steals in 23.5 minutes per game over his last six contests.