Pregame updates and injury news for the Rockets' matchup against the Hawks on Tuesday in Atlanta, the second game of a back-to-back for both teams.

Jalen Green scored 12 of his 25 points in the third quarter and the Houston Rockets avoided a late collapse to beat the Atlanta Hawks 100-96 on Tuesday night.

The Houston Rockets are off to one of their best starts. After a 100-96 win over the Atlanta Hawks, they're 32-14 and currently in No. 2 in the Western Conference. There have been many reasons for the Rockets' excellent start to the season.

Jalen Johnson's breakout season is over. The Atlanta Hawks forward will have season-ending shoulder surgery, the team confirmed Wednesday. Johnson, 23, suffered the shoulder injury during last Thursday's 122-119 loss against the Toronto Raptors.

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Dillon Brook's pockets will be a little lighter due to his comments following the Rockets' win over the Celtics.

24 hours after defeating the reigning NBA Champion Boston Celtics, the Houston Rockets are back in action against the Atlanta Hawks. The Rockets' eastern conference tour has been a success, delivering two victories against the top-ranked Cleveland Cavaliers in addition to beating the Celtics.

Trae Young was asked if he was given an explanation for why he was issued a technical foul in the Hawks loss against the Rockets.

The Hawks and the Rockets are about to tip off their game in Atlanta and both teams just revealed their starting lineup for tonight's matchup. Hawks: G- Trae Y

The Atlanta Hawks are hosting the Houston Rockets tonight and are hoping they can snap their five- game losing streak. Both teams played games last night on the

The Houston Rockets will visit the Atlanta Hawks in a cross-conference matchup on Tuesday's NBA schedule. Atlanta is 22-24 overall and 11-10 at home, while Houston is 31-14 overall and 16-7 on the road.