"Adams, 32, suffered the injury in a Jan. 18 victory against the New Orleans Pelicans while guarding Zion Williamson at the rim. Sliding over to help Alperen Sengun defend Williamson, Adams jumped to contest a shot from the Pelicans forward and immediately grabbed at his left ankle upon landing. Adams is averaging 5.8 points and 8.6 rebounds in 22.8 minutes per game for a Rockets team that leads the NBA in rebounding (49 per game)."
"No. 3 center Clint Capela has taken over as the primary backup behind Sengun, and it's likely Houston will also use forward Jabari Smith Jr. at center in some of its lineups. It's another significant injury for the Rockets, who are down starting point guard Fred VanVleet. Houston, however, is still among the top seeds in the West at 28-16 and are just two games out of the No. 2 spot."
Steven Adams underwent season-ending surgery on his left ankle after sustaining the injury Jan. 18 against the New Orleans Pelicans. The injury occurred while he slid over to help Alperen Sengun defend Zion Williamson, jumped to contest a shot and grabbed his ankle upon landing. Adams averaged 5.8 points and 8.6 rebounds in 22.8 minutes per game for a Rockets team that leads the NBA in rebounding (49 per game). Clint Capela has assumed primary backup duties behind Sengun, and Houston may use Jabari Smith Jr. at center in some lineups. The Rockets are also without starter Fred VanVleet and hold a 28-16 record.
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