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.

Christopher produced 17 points (5-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 6-10 FT), one rebound, four assists and one steal over 27 minutes during Wednesday's 124-89 loss to the Cavaliers. He also had four turnovers.

EDGE Analysis

Christopher was a beneficiary of garbage time, with the Rockets down by 30 throughout the second half. The rookie displayed some promising offense, attacking effectively en route to a career-high 10 free throws. Christopher is averaging 5.2 points, 1.4 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 11.1 minutes per game across 20 contests.

Christopher tallied 22 points (9-19 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, four assists and two steals across 36 minutes of Sunday's 101-89 victory against the Birmingham Squadron.

EDGE Analysis

Christopher had another productive game against Birmingham on Sunday as he led his team in points and assists. The rookie is averaging 22 points per game in the G League this season off 45.5 percent shooting from the floor.

The Rockets recalled Christopher from the G League's Rio Grande Valley Vipers on Monday, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Christopher was assigned to the G League last month to pick up playing time after the Rockets didn't have room for him in the regular rotation. The rookie first-round pick will likely dress for Houston's game Monday against the Thunder, and he could be in store for a handful of minutes off the bench while No. 2 overall pick Jalen Green (hamstring) remains sidelined.

Christopher tallied 29 points (10-21 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT), six rebounds and two assists across 34 minutes of Friday's 112-105 victory against the Birmingham Squadron. He also had two blocks and a steal in the game.

EDGE Analysis

Christopher followed up a double-double in his G League debut Wednesday with 29 points, shooting 83.3 percent from three-point range in his second game on Friday. He is one to watch every time he suits up for RGV.

Christopher posted 15 points (6-15 FG, 0-2 3 Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 assists, seven rebounds, two steals and a block across 29 minutes in Wednesday's 134-99 victory against the Austin Spurs.

EDGE Analysis

Christopher was excellent in his first G League game on Tuesday, and the rookie out of Arizona State will likely continue to be a big threat whenever he suits up for RGV.

Christopher was assigned to the Rio Grande Valley Vipers on Wednesday, Cayleigh Griffin of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.

EDGE Analysis

Christopher logged eight points in six minutes off the bench in Monday's loss to Boston, but he'll now head to the G League. He should see a larger role with the Vipers.