GARRISON MATHEWS NEWS

Surprising scoring production Mathews ended with 11 points (3-5 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one assist and one steal in 16 minutes during Wednesday's 109-101 loss to the Jazz.

Impact Mathews put up double figures in the scoring column for the first time in five contests, and he did so with limited attempts from the field. He also recorded his first steal of the season. Mathews is firmly in a bench role and is averaging 3.6 points and 0.8 rebounds in 13.6 minutes through the first five matchups of the 2022-23 campaign.

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ja Morant scores 49 points, Grizzlies beat Rockets 129-122

Ja Morant scored 49 points and hit five 3-pointers to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 129-122 victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday night

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Good to go for opener Mathews isn't listed on the Rockets' injury report ahead of Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Hawks.

Impact Mathews was sidelined for the Rockets' preseason finale due to an illness, but he's since cleared the aliment and will be good to go for the season opener. In his first season with Houston last year, the undrafted sharpshooter out of Lipscomb posted 10.0 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 26.3 minutes across 65 appearances (33 starts).

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out with illness Mathews won't play in Friday's preseason game against Indiana due to an illness, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Mathews appeared in three games during the preseason and averaged 2.7 points in 14.2 minutes per game. It's not yet clear whether his illness will impact his availability to begin the regular season.

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hawks beat Rockets 130-114 but stay in 9th spot for play-in

Trae Young had 28 points and 11 assists as the Atlanta Hawks wrapped up the regular season with a 130-114 win over the Houston Rockets — a victory that didn’t improve their postsea...

APRIL 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Explodes for 22 points Friday Mathews finished with 22 points (7-11 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals in 33 minutes during Friday's 122-117 loss to the Kings.

Impact Mathews has had quite a few 20-point performances this season, but this one was eye-popping since he hadn't scored more than 10 points in each of his last 15 contests. As if that was not enough, the fact that his role often changes between a starter and a bench piece reduces his upside even further.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Barnes scores 25 in Kings' 2nd win over Rockets in 3 days

Harrison Barnes scored 25 points, and the Sacramento Kings beat the Houston Rockets 122-117

APRIL 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kings used balanced scoring attack to beat Rockets 121-118

Davion Mitchell, Damian Jones and Trey Lyles scored 24 points each, and the Sacramento Kings outlasted the Houston Rockets for a 121-118 win

MARCH 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wood makes career-best 8 3s as Rockets down Wizards 115-97

Christian Wood set career highs with eight 3-pointers and 39 points as the Houston Rockets used a huge late run to rally for a 115-97 win over the Washington Wizards

MARCH 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Moves back to bench Mathews will come off the bench Monday against the Wizards, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Mathews started the past four games but averaged only 5.3 points and 1.0 rebounds in 21.0 minutes during that stretch. Eric Gordon (illness) will rejoin the lineup Monday after sitting out the past four contests.

MARCH 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brogdon & Bitadze lead Pacers to 121-118 win over Rockets

Malcolm Brogdon scored 25 points and Goga Bitadze added 23, including two key baskets down the stretch, to help the Indiana Pacers beat the Houston Rockets 121-118 on Friday night

MARCH 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Late addition to starting lineup Mathews will start Sunday's game against the Pelicans, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 in Houston reports.

Impact The Rockets initially announced Eric Gordon as the starter at small forward, but Gordon has since been scratched due to discomfort in his knee. Mathews will replace him on the wing for his third start in the last seven games.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Luka Doncic has 30 points, Mavericks beat Rockets 113-100

Luka Doncic scored 30 points, Dwight Powell had 26 and the Dallas Mavericks built a big lead and coasted to 113-100 victory over the Houston Rockets Friday night

MARCH 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Contract for 2022-23 guaranteed Mathews had his contract for 2022-23 guaranteed Friday, Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Mathews signed a four-year, $8.2 million deal with the Rockets in December, but the three years following 2021-22 are non-guaranteed. Houston has seen enough to want Mathews on the team next season. In his 49 appearances, he's averaged 11.0 points on 36.7 percent shooting from deep, 3.2 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 27.2 minutes.

MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moves back to bench Mathews will come off the bench for Wednesday's matchup with the Lakers, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact With Eric Gordon (hamstring) returning to the lineup after a one-game absence, Mathews will shift to a bench role. The 25-year-old is averaging 11.1 points and 3.2 rebounds across 27.4 minutes per game this season.

MARCH 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not listed on injury report Mathews (ankle) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against the Lakers.

Impact As expected, Mathews will continue to play through a sprained ankle that has plagued him for the past couple of weeks. However, after starting Houston's last contest, he's expected to return to his usual reserve role with Eric Gordon (hamstring) clear of the injury report.

MARCH 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Says he's good to go Wednesday Mathews (ankle) participated in the Hawks' morning shootaround and said he was good to go for Wednesday's matchup with the Bucks, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Mathews, who is listed as questionable, has played through the ankle sprain over the past couple of weeks, but he apparently tweaked the injury during Monday's loss to Miami. If he is available, he'll likely return to his usual bench role with Eric Gordon (hamstring) clear of the injury report.

MARCH 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with sprained ankle Mathews has a sprained left ankle and is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Lakers, Alykhan Bijani of The Athletic reports.

Impact Mathews has played through the ankle sprain over the past couple weeks and apparently tweaked the injury during Monday's loss to Miami, when he started and put up zero points (0-5 FG, 0-5 3Pt), one assist and two steals in 20 minutes. Even if available Wednesday he may come off the bench with Eric Gordon (hamstring) clear of the injury report.

MARCH 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scoreless in start Mathews produced zero points (0-5 FG, 0-5 3Pt), one assist and two steals in 20 minutes during Monday's 123-106 loss to Miami.

Impact Mathews drew the start with Eric Gordon resting, but he struggled from deep and played fewer minutes than reserves Josh Christopher (28 minutes) and Daishen Nix (23). The third-year pro came into the contest averaging 13.8 points and 4.1 rebounds across 19 games as a starter, so the scoreless performance was certainly disappointing. He'll look to bounce back Wednesday against the Lakers, though he'll likely be back to a reserve role with Gordon expected to be available.

MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Monday Mathews will start Monday's game against Miami, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Mathews will get the nod at small forward with Eric Gordon resting Monday. In 19 starts this season, Mathews is averaging 13.8 points and 2.9 made threes.

MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Miami puts home win streak on the line against Houston

MARCH 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting versus Utah Mathews will start Wednesday's game against the Jazz, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston reports.

Impact The 25-year-old is unsurprisely available after being considered probable with a sprained left ankle, and he'll start with Eric Gordon (groin) sitting out Wednesday. Mathews has averaged 13.8 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 31.8 minutes across 18 starts this season.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available Wednesday Mathews (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game against the Jazz.

Impact As expected, Mathews will play through a sprained left ankle. Since the start of February, he's averaged 11.4 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 26.0 minutes.

MARCH 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Wednesday Mathews (ankle) is probable for Wednesday's matchup against the Jazz, Alykhan Bijani of The Athletic reports.

Impact Mathews played through the sprained left ankle Tuesday and totaled eight points (3-10 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 0-1 FT), two rebounds and one steal in 26 minutes. Barring a setback, he'll likely be available for the second half of the Rockets' back-to-back.

MARCH 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE