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Rockets' Jock Landale: Good to go Wednesday
Jock Landale (shoulder) will play in Wednesday's game against the Clippers.After missing Monday's win over the Wizards with a strained left shoulder, Landale had been upgraded to probable for Wednesday's tilt before being cleared to play. With Steven Adams (knee) sitting out, Landale should serve as Alperen Sengun's primary backup.
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Rockets' Jock Landale: Expected to play Wednesday
Jock Landale (shoulder) is listed as probable for Wednesday's game versus the Clippers.Landale strained his shoulder during Sunday's game against Houston. While results from the MRI the 29-year-old big man was set to undergo have yet to be released, it appears he has avoided a serious injury. With Steven Adams (knee) deemed questionable against the Clippers, Landale could operate as the team's backup center behind Alperen Sengun.
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Rockets' Jock Landale: Undergoing MRI
Head coach Ime Udoke said Monday that Jock Landale will get an MRI done on his left shoulder, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston reports.Landale strained his left shoulder during the Houston Rockets' 101-99 win over the Pistons on Sunday, and he finished that game with three points and five rebounds over 17 minutes. He's already been ruled out for Monday's game against the Wizards, and the results of the MRI will indicate the severity of Landale's injury. If Steven Adams (knee) is also sidelined for Monday's game, Jabari Smith will likely see some playing time at center while Alperen Sengun is resting.
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Rockets' Jock Landale: Out with shoulder strain
Jock Landale has been ruled out for Monday's game against Washington due to a left shoulder strain.Landale will miss the second night of a back-to-back set after posting three points and five rebounds in 17 minutes during Sunday's 101-99 win over the Pistons. Steven Adams (knee) is questionable, so if both backup bigs are sidelined, the Houston Rockets will likely have to go small with their second unit against the Wizards.
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Rockets' Jock Landale: Not on injury report
Jock Landale is not on the injury report for Monday's game against the Knicks.Landale suffered an elbow issue during the second quarter of Saturday's game against the Warriors, but it's a good sign that he's not on the injury report at all. If Steven Adams (knee) is cleared to play Monday from his questionable tag, Landale won't be a lock to see the floor.
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Rockets' Jock Landale: Leaves game with elbow injury
Jock Landale went back to the locker room during the second quarter of Saturday's game against the Warriors due to an elbow injury, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston reports.Landale was replaced by Jabari Smith early in the second quarter, and the former left for the locker room after being checked on by trainers on the bench. With Steven Adams (knee) not playing Saturday, the Houston Rockets will have to heavily lean on Smith and Alperen Sengun at center for as long as Landale is sidelined, though Jeff Green could also see some playing time off the bench.
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Rockets' Jock Landale: Good to go
Jock Landale (rest) will be available for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Hornets, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston reports.As expected, Landale is good to go for the regular-season opener after resting during the preseason finale. With Steven Adams (undisclosed) questionable, Landale may be the top backup center behind Alperen Sengun.
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Rockets' Jock Landale: Won't play Thursday
Jock Landale (rest) will be inactive for Thursday's preseason finale against San Antonio, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.Landale will represent the team's only healthy scratch Thursday as Houston continues ramping up for Wednesday's regular-season opener against Charlotte. Landale "has taken a few bangs in training camp," per Lerner, hence the lightened workload.
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Rockets' Jock Landale: Ruled out for Tuesday
Jock Landale (rest) will not play in Tuesday's preseason game against the Pelicans, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston reports.According to coach Ime Udoka, this will be a planned rest day for both Tari Eason and Landale. Both players are expected to return to action Thursday against the Spurs. Landale is projected to be Houston's third-string center this season.
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Rockets' Jock Landale: Active Wednesday
Jock Landale (rest) will play in Wednesday's preseason game versus Oklahoma City.Landale will make his preseason debut Wednesday, and he could be due for a sizable workload with Steven Adams (rest) inactive. Landale will come off the bench.