Clint Capela has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Celtics with a right ankle injury, a downgrade from day-to-day. The Rockets will play Boston without their center.
What happened
Clint Capela has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Celtics with a right ankle injury. The injury report, updated at 2:20 p.m. ET, moved the center from day-to-day to out. He was listed day-to-day with the same ankle issue on Sunday. The report comment reads: "Capela (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Celtics." The report lists Nov. 4 as his expected return. No other details on the injury have been announced.
What it means for the Rockets
Houston hosts Boston at 8:30 p.m. ET Monday. The Rockets are 6-1, second seed, and have won one straight. Capela, 32, has played 6 games this season, averaging 14.2 minutes, 3.2 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.7 assists. Houston is 5-1 with him and 1-0 without him. In the game he missed, the minutes went to Jabari Smith Jr. (34.3), Amen Thompson (33.9), Alperen Sengun (33.7), Kevin Durant (33.7) and Fred VanVleet (30.5). Marcus Smart, Tari Eason and Reed Sheppard each played between 23 and 26 minutes. Steven Adams is also out with a calf issue.
What to watch
The next report will show whether Capela is still on track for Nov. 4, the expected return date on the report. Houston has announced nothing beyond that. Watch Sheppard, who is day-to-day with a back issue, and Adams, who is out with a right calf issue. The Rockets will try to extend their one-game winning streak against Boston without Capela.
Is Clint Capela playing vs the Celtics?
No. Capela has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Celtics with an ankle injury. The game starts at 8:30 p.m. ET.
When will Clint Capela be back?
The injury report lists Nov. 4 as his expected return. Houston has not announced anything further, and the next report will update his status.