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Crowder collected 15 points (5-12 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-4 FT) and 10 rebounds in 34 minutes during Wednesday's 100-93 Game 5 loss to the Rockets.

Crowder couldn't quite replicate the outstanding offensive performance he put forth in Monday's Game 4 victory. However, he did manage his first double-double since March 8 in this one. Crowder reached double figures in scoring in consecutive games to end the campaign, which helps ease the sting of his three straight single-digit efforts to start the series.

Crowder finished with 23 points (8-13 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds, two steals, and one assist in 33 minutes during Monday's 107-91 victory over Houston.

Crowder came out aggressive Monday, providing an impact on both ends of the floor as the Jazz took Game 4. It was certainly an improved performance by Crowder who has had an indifferent season by all accounts. Game 5 will be in Houston on Wednesday and the Jazz will need much of the same from the veteran if they are to spring an upset.

Crowder will start Saturday against the Rockets in Game 3 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series, David Locke of the Jazz Radio Network reports.

Crowder averaged 7.0 points and 5.0 rebounds over 19.5 minutes through the first two games of the series. Derrick Favors will instead come off the bench as the Jazz look to overcome a two-game deficit.

Crowder will start Wednesday's game against the Clippers, Andy Larsen of KSL.com reports.

Crowder will start in place of Derrick Favors on Wednesday. In 10 previous starts this year, Crowder's averaged 11.6 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 28.3 minutes.

Crowder (quad) will play Sunday against Los Angeles, Eric Walden of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Crowder will be ready to roll despite suffering a quad injury Friday night. He's started each of his previous two contests, although the Jazz have yet to announce their starting lineup for Sunday night.