Portland Trail Blazers forward Kris Murray is doubtful to play against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday due to lower back soreness, the organization announced.
Blazers players Jerami Grant, Jrue Holiday,
Matisse Thybulle, Scoot Henderson, Blake Wesley and Damian Lillard are also all unavailable for the matchup.
Here’s the full injury report:
INJURY REPORT 1/7 vs. HOU:
OUT
Jerami Grant (L Achilles Tendonitis)
Scoot Henderson (L Hamstring)
Jrue Holiday (R Calf Strain)
Damian Lillard (L Achilles Tendon)
Matisse Thybulle (R Knee Tendinopathy)
Blake Wesley (R Foot Fracture)
DOUBTFUL
Kris Murray (Low Back Soreness)
Murray played 27 minutes during Portland’s 137-117 win over the Utah Jazz on Monday. The third-year forward registered 10 points (on 3-8 shooting), three rebounds, three steals and two assists.
Holiday has missed 25 consecutive games due to a right calf strain, while Grant has missed 10 straight games due to left Achilles tendonitis.
On Jan. 1, the Blazers released an official update on the injury statuses of Grant, Holiday, Henderson and Thybulle.
The Blazers tip off against the Rockets at the Moda Center on Wednesday at 7 p.m. Pacific.








