Clint Capela injury update: Rockets center (thumb) expecting to make return vs. Lakers
E.Jay Zarett
February 20, 2019 02:29 MYT
February 20, 2019 02:29 MYT
Clint Capela will be back on the court soon.
The 24-year-old center is expecting to play in the Rockets game Thursday against the Lakers in Los Angeles, according to ESPN. He has been out since injuring his thumb Jan. 13.
Rockets center Clint Capela is returning to practice today after missing 15 games due to ligament damage in his right thumb. Barring a setback, he's expected to play Thursday against the Lakers. — Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) February 20, 2019
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Capela told ESPN he spent his All-Star break working out in Houston.
“(My thumb) felt great,” Capela said. “I was really happy about it, so now I’m ready to go.”
Capela is averaging 17.6 points and 12.6 rebounds in 34.2 minutes per game this season. He signed a five-year, $80 million contract extension with Houston this summer.
The Rockets entered the All-Star break in fifth place of the Western Conference with a 33-24 record.