Clint Capela had a standout performance in the regular season finale against the Memphis Grizzlies, scoring 23 points and grabbing 13 rebounds. He also recorded three blocks and achieved his first career three-pointer.
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Clint Capela picked the perfect night to have one of his best games of not only the season, but of his twelve-year NBA career.
In the regular season finale against the Memphis Grizzlies, Capela stuffed the stat sheet and controlled the glass- and much of the game all night. The numbers tell the story: 23 points, 13 rebounds, three blocks, a steal, and a team-high +24.
Efficiency first- Capela went 9-of-11 from the field, living around the rim, finishing through contact, and cleaning up everything Houston dropped. Seven of his 13 rebounds came on the offensive glass, which meant second chancesā¦ and then third chances. Thatās how leads grow quietly. And how this game turned to easy domination.
The entire bench took to their feet in the fourth quarter. With the game already in hand, Capela stepped out and let one fly from deep- and drilled it. His first career three. After going 0-of-8 from distance across his entire career, including an earlier miss that same night, he went right back to it and knocked it down like itās been there all along.
But the three isnāt really the story here- itās the confidence to take it, and everything else he was doing before and after it- the relentless rim protection, the positioning, and the physicality on both ends. Memphis had no answer for him inside, and Houston kept feeding it.
What makes Capelaās performance on Sunday stand out even more is the contrast. Over the season- now including tonight- Capela has averaged just 3.8 points and 4.6 rebounds in limited minutes, shooting efficiently but in a much smaller role.
Compared to his season averages, this was a complete spike in overall output. Capela was visibly aggressive and clearly more efficient,and proved impactful across the board.
And maybe thatās the bigger takeaway. Because if Capela is giving you reliable interior control, second-chance dominance, and the occasional surprise, it adds another layer to what Houston can be heading into the playoffs.
Clint Capela scored 23 points, collected 13 rebounds, and recorded three blocks in the game.
Clint Capela made his first career three-pointer during the regular season finale against the Memphis Grizzlies.
Clint Capela dominated the game with a team-high +24, providing offensive rebounds and scoring efficiently, which helped the Rockets secure the win.
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