Martin has off night : Rockets G Kevin Martin struggled to score the basketball during Saturday night's contest against the Timberwolves. Martin, who entered the game averaging 20.7 points, finished with a season-low two points, on 1 of 10 shooting from the field in the 100-91 contest. He missed his lone attempt from behind the arc, but did add five assists and three rebounds to his stat line, while logging 31 minutes of game action. (Updated 02/04/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 2/12/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Saturday marked just the second time this season that Martin has failed to score in double figures and his two points were his lowest scoring output since he scored one point back in 2007. While most owners shouldn't be happy with his latest effort, Martin deserves a break. Sometimes the ball just doesn't go in the basket, but Martin should be able to bounce back in no time. Consider the 29-year-old a high-end Fantasy option heading into Week 7 (Feb. 6-12). (Updated 02/04/2012).
01/30/2012 22:49 Beasley, Love carry Wolves to victory
Michael Beasley scored 34 points, Ricky Rubio had 18 points and 11 assists and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Rockets 120-108 on Monday night in Rick Adelman's return to Houston.
01/29/2012 20:12 Week 6 Start 'Em and Sit 'Em
With yet another unfortunate injury to Andrew Bogut, Drew Gooden gets yet another shot to deliver for Fantasy owners. Our Chris Towers shares his top choices for the week ahead in his Start 'Em and Sit 'Em.
01/29/2012 15:21 Rockets G Lee uninjured after car accident
Rockets guard Courtney Lee said he was uninjured after his car was struck by another vehicle after Saturday night's game against the New York Knicks.
01/28/2012 22:39 Rockets win for ninth time in 10 games
Chase Budinger scored 19 points, Samuel Dalembert grabbed 14 rebounds and the Houston Rockets beat the New York Knicks 97-84 on Saturday for their ninth win in 10 games.
01/27/2012 22:54 Rockets 103, Wizards 76
Chase Budinger scored a season-high 21 points, hitting four 3-pointers, Luis Scola added 19 points, and the Houston Rockets blew out Washington in the second half of a 103-76 win Friday night.
After seven years in the NBA, Fantasy owners should know what to expect from Kevin Martin. He is a terrific scorer, who could rank among the top-10 NBA in that category year in and year out. However, he won't help you much in assists or rebounds. For that reason, his Fantasy appeal will remain higher in Head-to-Head scoring formats than in Rotisserie, but he can be underrated in those formats as well because of what he can offer in 3-pointers, free-throw shooting and steals. Consider Martin a safe choice within the first four rounds of any Head-to-Head format, but he may be selected a round or two later in Rotisserie play. (Updated 8/28/11)
