Clint Capela led the Houston Rockets to a decisive 132-101 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies, scoring a season-high 23 points and grabbing 13 rebounds. The Rockets, who rested key players like Kevin Durant and Amen Thompson, completed a season sweep against the Grizzlies for the first time since 2009-10. With the fifth seed secured, Houston will face the Los Angeles Lakers in the playoffs. Reed Sheppard, who played all 82 games this season, contributed 19 points, while Tari Eason added 20 points and eight assists. Memphis, struggling with injuries, ended their season with a 25-57 record. Clint Capela celebrated his first career 3-pointer, and veteran players Taj Gibson and Jeff Green also took the court. The Rockets are set to begin their playoff journey against the Lakers next weekend.
QUESTION: How might the absence of key players in the final game impact the Rockets’ performance in the upcoming playoffs?
Clint Capela has 23 as Rockets rest stars in 132-101 rout of Grizzlies
