Adams ended Sunday's 95-85 loss to the Warriors in Game 1 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs with six points (3-4 FG, 0-2 FT), 12 rebounds and one assist across 19 minutes.
Although Adams would alternate roles with Jock Landale during the regular season at times, he'll likely claim the bulk of the backup center minutes during the playoffs. During the regular season, Adams saw just 14.0 minutes per night with 4.0 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.2 assists.
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Rockets' Steven Adams: Bench role vs. Golden State
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Adams will come off the bench during Sunday's game against the Warriors.
After starting in Friday's win against the Thunder, Adams will return to a reserve role for Houston on Sunday against Golden State. In 51 games off the bench this season, the veteran big man has averaged 3.7 points and 5.6 rebounds per game, shooting 54.3 percent from the field.
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Rockets' Steven Adams: Promoted to starting role
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Adams is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Thunder, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.
Head coach Ime Udoka decided to tweak the starting lineup in order to match the Thunder's frontcourt of Isaiah Hartenstein and Chet Holmgren, so Adams will start alongside Alperen Sengun. Despite the starting nod, Adams isn't expected to make many waves in fantasy.
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Rockets' Steven Adams: Good to go Sunday
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Adams (wrist) will play Sunday against the Suns.
After sitting out Thursday's game against the Jazz, Adams will likely reprise his role as the backup center. There's a possibility for a maintenance day Monday against the Lakers, however.
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Rockets' Steven Adams: Unavailable Thursday
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Adams (wrist) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Jazz, Vanessa Richardson of Space City Home Network reports.
Adams is set for his fourth absence of March, this time due to a right wrist injury. Jock Landale could see more opportunities at center in Adams' place.
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Rockets' Steven Adams: Iffy for Thursday
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Adams is questionable for Thursday's game against the Jazz with right wrist pain.
This sounds like a day-to-day issue for Adams, but the Rockets are typically pretty careful with the veteran center. If Adams ends up sitting out, Jock Landale could soak up the backup center minutes for Houston.
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Rockets' Steven Adams: Double-doubles in loss
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Adams posted 14 points (6-10 FG, 2-4 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists and three blocks over 23 minutes during Sunday's 116-111 loss to the Nuggets.
Matched up against DeAndre Jordan, Adams saw a healthy workload and produced his third double-double of the campaign. Across 10 March appearances, Adams has averaged 16.6 minutes with 4.6 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 0.5 blocks and 0.5 steals.
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Rockets' Steven Adams: Grabs eight boards Friday
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Adams finished with four points (2-2 FG, 0-2 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and one steal over 20 minutes during Friday's 102-98 victory over the Heat.
Adams continues to do his job to perfection, providing the Rockets with a veteran presence in the middle. Despite playing as the backup behind Alperen Sengun, his impact on the game is obvious. He is one of the better per-minute rebounders in the league, averaging 5.4 boards in just 13.2 minutes per game this season.
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Rockets' Steven Adams: Ejected Wednesday
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Adams has been ejected from Wednesday's game against the Suns after getting into a physical altercation with Mason Plumlee, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Adams and Plumlee locked arms after a missed shot and did not separate, resulting in a shove by Plumlee before Adams dragged them both to the floor. Adams logged one point (0-1 FG, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, and one assist in 11 minutes before the ejection. Look for Jock Landale and Jeff Green to see more minutes behind Alperen Sengun in the second half. Adams should be back in action Friday against Dallas.
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Rockets' Steven Adams: Dominates glass off bench
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Adams amassed 11 points (5-6 FG, 1-3 FT), 17 rebounds and one assist over 23 minutes off the bench during Monday's 97-84 victory over the Magic.
The 17 boards were a season high for Adams, while the double-double was his second of the campaign. The veteran center typically doesn't get enough court time to make a consistent fantasy impact, but Adams has pulled down double-digit rebounds in four of the five games this season in which he's played at least 20 minutes.
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Rockets' Steven Adams: Not listed on injury report
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Adams (ankle) isn't listed on Houston's injury report for Tuesday's game against the Pacers.
It looks like Adams will suit up for the second night of a back-to-back set, but he was also omitted from the injury report for Monday's loss to the Thunder and didn't see any action, even with Alperen Sengun (back) sidelined. Adams appeared in nine of Houston's 13 contests in February, averaging 14.9 minutes per game.
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Rockets' Steven Adams: Available against Thunder
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Adams (ankle) is available for Monday's game against the Thunder.
Adams will shake off a questionable designation due to ankle soreness Monday. With Alperen Sengun out with a back injury against Oklahoma City, Adams should share the minutes in the middle with Jock Landale.
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Rockets' Steven Adams: Questionable to face OKC
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Adams is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Thunder due to left ankle soreness.
The Rockets continue to manage Adams' playing time due to the lingering left ankle injury. If the big man is sidelined Monday, Jock Landale could see a slight uptick in playing time behind Alperen Sengun (back), who is also questionable for Monday's contest.
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Rockets' Steven Adams: Not on injury report
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Adams (ankle) is available for Tuesday's game against the Bucks.
Adams is no longer on the injury report after missing Saturday's game against the Jazz, the second leg of a back-to-back set. The Rockets will play against the Spurs on Wednesday, so there's a chance Adams could miss that game if this trend continues.
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Rockets' Steven Adams: Won't play Saturday
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Adams is out for Saturday's game versus the Jazz due to left ankle soreness.
Adams will miss the second leg of Houston's back-to-back Saturday due to a sore left ankle. Jock Landale will likely receive increased playing time as the backup center to Alperen Sengun in his absence. Adams' next chance to suit up is Tuesday's matchup with Milwaukee.
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Rockets' Steven Adams: Left off injury report
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Despite a previous report, Adams (ankle) isn't on the injury report for Thursday's game versus the Warriors.
Although Adams was expected to sit out Thursday due to a lingering ankle issue, it appears that the veteran big man is set to play both legs of Houston's back-to-back. Adams is averaging 6.0 points and 7.8 rebounds in 19.2 minutes across his previous five appearances.
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Rockets' Steven Adams: Inactive for Thursday
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Adams won't play in Thursday's game against the Warriors, Ben DuBose of USA Today reports.
Adams will miss the second leg of the Rockets' back-to-back set due to a lingering ankle injury. The 31-year-old center logged five points (2-5 FG, 1-3 FT) and six rebounds in 10 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 119-111 win over the Suns. Adams will have the full All-Star break to rest and recover.
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Rockets' Steven Adams: Cleared to play Wednesday
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Adams (ankle) has been cleared to play in Wednesday's game against the Suns, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston reports.
After missing two of the last three games with an ankle sprain, head coach Ime Udoka said Adams will get back on the floor Wednesday. Although the point production hasn't been there for the veteran big man, he has made an impact on the glass, recording double-digit rebounds in three of his last five games.
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Rockets' Steven Adams: Out Sunday
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Adams has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raptors due to left ankle soreness.
Adams produced two points (1-9 FG), 12 rebounds and one assist across 22 minutes during Saturday's 116-105 loss to the Mavericks but will take a seat for the second night of a back-to-back set. With Tari Eason (rest) and Cody Zeller (not with team) also unavailable, Jock Landale will operate as the primary backup behind Alperen Sengun. Adams should return to action Wednesday against the Suns.
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Rockets' Steven Adams: Grabs 12 boards Saturday
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Adams produced two points (1-9 FG), 12 rebounds and one assist across 22 minutes during Saturday's 116-105 loss to the Mavericks.
Adams missed eight of his nine field-goal attempts in Saturday's loss, but he managed to haul in a team-high 12 rebounds -- including nine offensive boards -- and has logged at least 10 rebounds in three of his last five outings. Adams was in the Rockets' starting lineup for the second half in place of Tari Eason to give Houston more size against Anthony Davis (lower body) and Daniel Gafford. Most of Adams' fantasy value comes from rebounding, though he's seen additional playing time this season when Alperen Sengun has been sidelined due to injury.
