Landale (knee) is out for Game 7 against the Warriors on Sunday.
Landale has made just one appearance in the series, posting two points (1-2 FG) across five minutes in Game 5. Landale will aim to be available again at some point in the postseason if the Rockets advance past the Warriors. Alperen Sengun and Steven Adams will continue to handle the minutes at center.
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Rockets' Jock Landale: Gets run in blowout win
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Landale (knee) finished with two points (1-2 FG) in five minutes off the bench Wednesday in the Rockets' 131-116 win over the Warriors in Game 5 of the first-round playoff series.
Landale missed the Rockets' first three games of the playoffs due to a right knee contusion, but he was cleared ahead of Game 4. He went unused in a 109-106 loss Monday, but he received some playing time along with Houston's other deep reserves in the blowout win. Considering that Landale didn't check into the game until the Rockets were up 29 points with 50 seconds remaining in the third quarter, he's unlikely to be included in the rotation in Game 6 on Friday if that contest proves to be more competitive.
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Rockets' Jock Landale: Available Monday
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Landale (knee) is available for Monday's Game 4 against the Warriors, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Landale will return to game action after missing the first three outings of the Rockets' first-round series against the Warriors due to a right knee contusion. The big man isn't guaranteed playing time, though he could step into the rotation if Steven Adams (illness) is ruled out.
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Rockets' Jock Landale: Likely for Game 4
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Landale (knee) is probable for Monday's Game 4 matchup against the Warriors.
Landale has not appeared in the first three postseason games due to a right knee injury, but he will likely be available for Monday's Game 4. Even if he is cleared to play, there's no guarantee he'll see the floor.
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Rockets' Jock Landale: Won't play Saturday
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Landale (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's Game 3 against the Warriors.
Landale was able to go through drills during Friday's practice, though he's still set to miss his third straight outing due to a right knee contusion. His next chance to suit up will come in Game 4 against the Warriors on Monday.
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Rockets' Jock Landale: Likely out for Game 3
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Landale (knee) was seen going through drills and moving well but is expected to remain out for Saturday's Game 3 against the Warriors, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Landale has missed the first two games of the playoffs and is expected to remain out Saturday due to a right knee injury. However, Landale's participation in drills could indicate that he is nearing a return to action.
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Rockets' Jock Landale: Ruled out for Game 2
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Landale (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's Game 2 against the Warriors.
Landale will miss his second straight game due to a right knee contusion. The big man's next chance to suit up will come in Saturday's Game 3 against Golden State, though he's unlikely to play significant minutes in Houston's rotation whenever he returns.
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Rockets' Jock Landale: Won't play in Game 1
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Landale won't play in Sunday's Game 1 against the Warriors due to a knee injury, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Landale will miss the first game of the playoffs Sunday due to a knee injury. Steven Adams should operate as the primary backup center to Alperen Sengun in his absence. Landale's next chance to suit up is Game 2 on Wednesday.
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Rockets' Jock Landale: Coming off bench Sunday
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Landale is not in the Rockets' starting lineup against the Nuggets on Sunday, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Even with the Rockets locked in as the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference standings, head coach Ime Udoka said Sunday that he'll go with his usual starting lineup and those players will get their regular minutes. That means Landale will come off the bench after starting in Houston's last two games, during which he averaged 9.5 points, 7.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.5 steals over 29.0 minutes per game.
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Rockets' Jock Landale: Draws start Wednesday
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Landale is part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Clippers, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Alperen Sengun (back) will be in street clothes Wednesday, resulting in Landale making the start. It'll be Landale's second start of the season. Expect Landale and Steven Adams to split most of the center work.
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Rockets' Jock Landale: Drawing first start of season
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Landale is starting Monday's game against the Thunder, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.
Landale is in line for his first start of the 2024-25 campaign while Alperen Sengun sits with a back injury. Landale is averaging only 10.5 minutes through 30 games with the Rockets this year but should be in line for a significant uptick in playing time Monday.
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Rockets' Jock Landale: Misses out on double-double
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Landale closed with 13 points (6-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt), eight rebounds, one assist and one steal in 16 minutes during Thursday's 105-98 loss to the Warriors.
Despite Steven Adams playing Thursday, Landale was able to secure the majority of Houston's backup center minutes against Golden State. Although Landale continues to receive inconsistent playing time, he has scored double-digit points in each of his last three outings.
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Rockets' Jock Landale: First double-double of season
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Landale provided 11 points (4-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and one block over 24 minutes during Sunday's 94-87 victory over Toronto.
It was the first double-double of the season for Landale, who stepped up to tie a team high with 10 rebounds off Houston's bench. The 29-year-old big man also set a new season high with 24 minutes Sunday, which is worth noting after Alperen Sengun left the game with a back injury. Landale's role with the Rockets has been inconsistent this year, but he could be in line for an expanded role if Sengun and Steven Adams (ankle) are out for Wednesday's tilt against Phoenix.
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Rockets' Jock Landale: Doubtful for Monday
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Landale (illness) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Knicks.
Alperen Sengun (calf) is questionable for Houston, so Steven Adams could be asked to step up. If Landale and Sengun are both unable to play, however, the Rockets could lean on some smaller lineups.
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Rockets' Jock Landale: Logs 16 minutes in return
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Landale finished Tuesday's 100-96 victory over the Hawks with four points (2-3 FG), six rebounds, two assists and one block across 16 minutes.
Landale returned from a personal absence, playing 16 minutes as the backup center behind Alperen Sengun. Steven Adams was a late scratch due to ankle soreness, providing Landale with an unexpected opportunity. Through 22 games, Landale averages just 3.1 points and 2.8 rebounds in 9.5 minutes per contest.
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Rockets' Jock Landale: Cleared Friday
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Landale (knee) is available for Friday's game against the Celtics, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Landale will suit up after he was deemed questionable due to a sprained knee. However, the big man has been a healthy scratch during each of the club's last three outings, and his availability shouldn't affect any fantasy decisions.
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Rockets' Jock Landale: Questionable to face Boston
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Landale is questionable for Friday's game against the Celtics due to a knee sprain, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
It remains to be seen if Landale will be able to suit up Friday, though, to be fair, he's not expected to play a significant role even if healthy. Landale is averaging a mere 9.6 minutes per game this season and has been limited to four single-digit appearances since the beginning of December.
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Rockets' Jock Landale: Expected to play Wednesday
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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: Out with shoulder strain
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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 Rockets will likely have to go small with their second unit against the Wizards.
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Rockets' Jock Landale: Leaves game with elbow injury
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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 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.
