ClutchPoints Nov 12, 2018
Rockets’ Clint Capela downplays banged knee vs. Pacers
The Houston Rockets have started their season in the worst way possible, considering how high the expectations were entering the 2018-19 campaign. To compound their woes, center Clint Capela banged his knees early in the game against the Indiana Pacers Sunday night. Clint Capela was unable to return down the stretch after banging his knee […] The post Rockets’ Clint Capela downplays banged knee vs. Pacers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Dream Shake Nov 10, 2018
Gary Clark has been a pleasant surprise for the Rockets
After breaking into the rotation six games ago, Gary Clark has made the most of his opportunity. While Gary Clark isn’t the immediate solution to any of the Rockets’ current problems on the wing, he’s been much more than just a placeholder so far this season. The rookie currently holds the second-highest rebound rate on the team, a higher block rate than Clint Capela, and a similar Player Efficiency Rating (PER) as the departed Trevor Ariza. And it’s no accident. Going into Thursday night’s shellacking at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder, Clark had been averaging nearly 17...
www.chron.com Nov 3, 2018
Rockets continue to rotate backup centers
CHICAGO - With Marquese Chriss back from his preseason ankle sprain, Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni has played both Chriss and rookie Isaiah Hartenstein as backups to Clint Capela. He said for now, he intended to give both a shot to claim the minutes in that role, at least until Nene returns from the strained right calf that has kept him out for all of the season and preseason.
www.chron.com Nov 2, 2018
Paul, Anthony help Rockets top Nets 119-111, end 4-game skid
NEW YORK (AP) — Chris Paul had 32 points, 11 assists and seven rebounds, Carmelo Anthony added a season-high 28 points and the Houston Rockets snapped a four-game losing streak with a 119-111 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night. Clint Capela finished with 22 points and 13 rebounds, and Eric Gordon contributed 21 points for the Rockets, who had stumbled to a 1-5 start a season after winning 65 games and falling a game short of the NBA Finals. They snapped out of their slump thanks to one of the best games as a Rocket for Paul, who had season bests in points and assists in the...
www.chron.com Oct 28, 2018
Rockets' Centers return to practice
Marquese Chriss (sprained left ankle) and Zhou Qi (sprained knee) practiced with the Rockets on Sunday, though it was too soon to know if either would enter the rotation where rookie Isaiah Hartenstein has played as a backup to Clint Capela.
The Dream Shake Oct 26, 2018
Rockets vs. Clippers - game thread
It’s round two for the Rockets and Clippers. It’s the second time in a week for these two teams, and the lineup shuffling continues for the Houston Rockets, who get Chris Paul back tonight from a two-game suspension, but will now be without James Harden, who is slated to miss several games with a hamstring strain. They’ll take on the Los Angeles Clippers with a new starting lineup tonight, one which features Carmelo Anthony for the first time. #Rockets starting lineup: Chris Paul, Eric Gordon, Carmelo Anthony, PJ Tucker, Clint Capela.— Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) October 26,...
The Dream Shake Oct 24, 2018
Rockets fall to 1-3 with 100-89 loss to Jazz
That’s not the only bad news. James Harden also left with an injury. The Houston Rockets finally played some good defense, but they simply couldn’t hit a shot, finishing the night at 39 percent from the field, as they fell to 1-3 on the year with a 100-89 loss at home to the Utah Jazz. Worst of all, the Rockets, who are already struggling with injuries up and down the roster, also lost James Harden tonight to a balky hamstring. The Beard led the Rockets with 29 points, 5 rebounds, and 7 assists, and his pinpoint pass to Clint Capela got the Rockets to within 7 points with 5:30 left in...
www.chron.com Oct 24, 2018
James Harden injured late in Rockets' loss to Jazz
James Harden threw his pass to Clint Capela, a Jazz lead that had reached 16 reduced to five and the Toyota Center crowd at last alive.
The J-Notes Oct 24, 2018
Utah Jazz-Houston Rockets Key Matchup: Rudy Gobert vs. Clint Capela
The Utah Jazz will be facing off against the Houston Rockets, and as always, the matchup between Rudy Gobert and Clint Capela will be a must watch. As a rematch of last year’s second round playoff series, Wednesday night’s contest is going to be a heated battle on both sides. The Houston Rockets are looking […] Utah Jazz-Houston Rockets Key Matchup: Rudy Gobert vs. Clint Capela - The J-Notes - The J-Notes - A Utah Jazz Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
The Dream Shake Oct 21, 2018
Rockets punch out victory over Lakers 125-115
Punches were thrown, but the Rockets got their first win of the season. This game was like a yo-yo. It went back and forth. Back and forth. And then the yo-yo... SNAPPED. Luckily for the Rockets, the game snapped in their favor, earning their first win of the season in a 124-115 affair over the Los Angeles Lakers. James Harden led the charge with 36 points, seven rebounds and five assists in a 10-19 shooting performance. He was accompanied by his supporting cast with 19 points and 12 rebounds from Clint Capela and a smooth 13 points off the bench from Gerald Green, thanks to three...
ClutchPoints Oct 17, 2018
Rockets center Clint Capela sporting colorful new hairstyle this season
Clint Capela was able to get a major pay raise this offseason from the Houston Rockets, signing a five-year, $90 million contract. It was a move that the franchise needed to make with Capela becoming one of the NBA’s best up-and-coming big men. Not only is he good on the court, he is also sporting […] The post Rockets center Clint Capela sporting colorful new hairstyle this season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Dream Shake Oct 16, 2018
James Harden lands at No.4 in Washington Post’s top 100 NBA players
Three Houston Rockets players crack the top 21 in the list of 100. The Houston Rockets excelled greatly in this year’s Washington Post ranking of The Top 100 Players entering the 2018-2019 season. Those Rockets who made the list are: James Harden at No. 4 Chris Paul at No. 12 Clint Capela at No. 21 Eric Gordon at No. 47 It was high time that James Harden sealed his rightful place as the fourth best player in the league. After years of fending off narratives that Russell Westbrook, Kawhi Leonard, or Anthony Davis held that spot, consequently knocking Harden down to fifth (hey, top five...
www.chron.com Oct 15, 2018
Rockets center Clint Capela ready to keep pace with Pelicans' Nikola Mirotic
With Nikola Mirotic adding to the shooting around Anthony Davis he has presented even more challenges for defenses and will test Rockets center Clint Capela on Wednesday.
