NBA 2018-19: 3 Talking Points from the Houston Rockets' Christmas Night win over the Oklahoma City Thunder

James Harden led the Rockets to Christmas day victory over the Thunder Credit: Yahoo
James Harden led the Rockets to Christmas day victory over the Thunder Credit: Yahoo

#2 Clint Capela's monster double-double night

Clint Capela was dominant in the win against the Thunder Credit: USA Today
Clint Capela was dominant in the win against the Thunder Credit: USA Today

Stat line: 16 points, 23 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal and a block on 53.3 % shooting

After torching the San Antonio Spurs with a 21-point, 23-rebound double-double performance, Clint Capela was once again dominant in the win against the Thunder. He scored 16 points and grabbed 23 boards to put together yet another double-double.

Capela was a monster on the offensive end and grabbed as many as 10 offensive rebounds, including some key rebounds with everything on the line. He was completely dominant in the paint and outdueled Steven Adams.

The night was filled with his monster dunks and he showed why he is one of the most underrated centers in the league. The Rockets' center is currently averaging career-high numbers with 17.1 points and 12.5 rebounds for a double-double.

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