NBA 2018-19: 3 talking points from Houston Rockets' win over San Antonio Spurs

James Harden outdueled DeMar DeRozan as the Rockets defeated the Spurs
James Harden outdueled DeMar DeRozan as the Rockets defeated the Spurs

#2 Clint Capela's monster double-double performance

Clint Capela had a monster night with a double-double
Clint Capela had a monster night with a double-double

Stat line: 21 points, 23 rebounds, 2 assists and a block on 72.7 % shooting

Clint Capela is having arguably the best season of his career and is averaging career-high numbers in all the five statistical categories. The 24-year-old signed a 5-year, $90 million contract in the offseason with the Rockets.

Capela has been dominating the opponents in the paint as he continues to thrive in Houston. After a rare off-night where he only scored 6 points, Capela was once again back to his usual self as he tallied 21 points and pulled down as many as 23 rebounds to put together a monster double-double. He also had 8 offensive rebounds and came up big for the Rockets.

The Center is currently averaging a double-double over the season with 17.1 points and 12.1 rebounds per game.

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Edited by Shambhu Ajith