14 Gerald Green SG

Green finished with nine points (3-5 FG, 3-5 3Pt) and one rebound across 16 minutes during Houston's 98-94 win over the Warriors in Game 5 of their Western Conference Finals playoff series Thursday.

The Rockets have been playing with tight rotations during the series, but Green has seen at least 12 minutes and as many as 20 while seeing action in all five games thus far. His playing time could see even more of a bump in Saturday's Game 6 if Chris Paul (hamstring) is unable to suit up, as Green is aptly capable of providing a substantial offensive punch any time he's on the floor. He's yet to score in double digits during the series, but that could certainly change if he logs more than 20 minutes in what could be a series-clinching showdown at Oracle Arena on Saturday night.

Green registered 21 points (7-17 FG, 5-12 3Pt), 12 rebounds, one assist and one block across 26 minutes during Houston's 102-82 win over the Timberwolves in Game 2 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series.

Green checked in behind only Eric Gordon in terms of second-unit minutes Wednesday, and he made good use of them with a strong effort from three-point range. His long-distance proficiency led to a postseason career-high scoring total, and the veteran wing was equally impressive on the boards. Green has now seen at least 20 minutes in the first two games of the series, giving him value as a DFS tournament value play head into Saturday's Game 3 in Minnesota.

Green posted 31 points (11-22 FG, 7-17 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and two rebounds across 26 minutes in a 96-83 loss to the Kings on Wednesday.

With four-fifths of the Rockets' first unit sitting for the finale, Green was the de facto offensive linchpin. The veteran was letting it fly while putting on his best James Harden imitation, which led to an impressive game-high scoring total. Green can undeniably provide plenty of scoring punch off the bench in his usual role, and his presence figures to be especially important during the first round of the postseason at a minimum with Luc Mbah a Moute (shoulder) projected to miss at least that portion of the playoffs.

Green will pick up the start in Wednesday's regular-season finale against the Kings, Rockets play-by-play announcer Craig Ackerman reports.

The Rockets are holding out eight normal contributors Wednesday, including stars James Harden (ankle) and Chris Paul (rest). That allows green to enter the starting five and he should be in line for 30-plus minutes considering there are only a handful of bodies available. That makes Green, who can score in bunches, one of the more intriguing fantasy plays from this game, as he he should be given the green light to chuck shots up all night.

Green tallied 16 points (5-10 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds and one steal across 24 minutes in a 105-99 win over the Lakers on Tuesday.

Green saw well over 20 minutes for the 10th straight game, shooting at least 50.0 percent for the third time in the last four contests in the process. The 11-year veteran has been a consistent source of offense off the bench during that stretch, hitting double digits in the scoring column on eight occasions. With his ability to provide instant scoring on the second unit and fellow wing Luc Mbah a Moute going down with a dislocated right shoulder in Tuesday's contest, Green could certainly play a pivotal role in the postseason.