Clint Capela Stars as Rockets Dominate Grizzlies in Season Finale
Clint Capela has 23 as Rockets rest stars in 132-101 rout of Grizzlies
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Clint Capela scored a season-high 23 points and grabbed 13 rebounds as the Houston Rockets defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 132-101 in their final regular season game. The Rockets secured a playoff spot and will face the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round, completing a 4-0 season sweep against the Grizzlies.
- 01Clint Capela recorded a season-high 23 points and 13 rebounds.
- 02The Rockets secured a playoff spot and will face the Lakers in the first round.
- 03Houston completed a 4-0 season sweep against Memphis for the first time since 2009-10.
- 04The Grizzlies ended their season with a disappointing 25-57 record.
- 05Tari Eason and Reed Sheppard also had notable performances for the Rockets.
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In a commanding performance, Clint Capela led the Houston Rockets to a 132-101 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies, scoring a season-high 23 points and collecting 13 rebounds. The Rockets, resting their star players, including Kevin Durant and Jabari Smith Jr., secured the fifth seed in the Western Conference playoffs. They will face the fourth-seeded Los Angeles Lakers next weekend. This win marked Houston's first season sweep against Memphis since the 2009-10 season, finishing with a 4-0 record against them. Tari Eason contributed 20 points and eight assists, while Reed Sheppard added 19 points. The Grizzlies, plagued by injuries and fielding only eight players, concluded their season with a disappointing 25-57 record, with Dariq Whitehead leading their scoring with a career-high 26 points.
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The Rockets' victory and playoff qualification boost local interest and excitement in Houston, as fans look forward to the upcoming playoff series against the Lakers.
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