Ariza posted nine points (3-13 FG, 3-8 3Pt), seven rebounds, four assists, and three steals in 41 minutes during the Rockets’ 109-89 loss versus the Heat on Sunday.

The Rockets struggled during week one, and Ariza was no exception. Through three games, the veteran forward is converting on only 25 percent from the field, but his elite defensive ability should continue to keep him on the floor as he works his way out of this early shooting slump.

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Whiteside sustained a cut above his left eye and received four stitches following Sunday’s win over the Rockets.