Rockets' Nene to miss remainder of postseason after Game 4 injury vs. Spurs

Houston won Game 4, but lost a vital piece of its roster for the remainder of the postseason

Houston Rockets center Nene has been ruled out for the remainder of the postseason after suffering an adductor tear in Game 4 on Sunday, the team announced Monday. The original diagnosis was a left groin pull, however an MRI later revealed the devastating news for the Rockets.

INJURY UPDATE: Nenê will miss the remainder of the postseason with a left adductor tear. https://t.co/hX0qVv5ljg pic.twitter.com/Ia9W0LQei2

— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) May 8, 2017

Houston came away victorious in Game 4 to even the series with the San Antonio Spurs, who have had injury trouble of their own after losing point guard Tony Parker for the postseason. The Rockets must now move on without their backup center, who was giving them quality minutes this postseason.

Nene, a top-10 pick in 2002, is a 14-year veteran who has been solid for the Rockets throughout the playoffs, averaging 10 points and 4.7 rebounds. He played just two minutes Sunday before leaving early to undergo an MRI at a local hospital.