His first performance after returning was quite good! Is there still a chance for the Rockets veteran to stay on the team for a long time?

In a previous NBA preseason game, the Houston Rockets defeated the Atlanta Hawks 122-113. After this game, the Rockets got a good start in the preseason, while the Hawks suffered a bad start in the preseason.

In this game, the Rockets' substitute center Clint Capela performed quite well in the overall performance against his old club. Capela played 17 minutes and 44 seconds in the game, made 4 of 5 shots, scored 8 points, 5 rebounds and 1 block, and had 1 turnover and 1 foul, with a plus-negative value of +6. Although Capela did not get too many shots in this game, and his tactical status on the court was relatively limited, at least his performance in scoring and eating cakes at the basket was quite good. He also seized the limited opportunity and got a lot of points, which provided certain support to the team on the offensive end. In addition, Capela can also showcase his characteristics in interior defense and basket protection on the defensive end. Although Capela did not play too much, he also seized the opportunity to show good personal abilities, and the overall situation of the team was relatively stable when he was on the court.

In the NBA regular season last season, Capela played a total of 55 appearances in 82 games, with 41 games as the starter. His average playing time reached 21.4 minutes, with an average of 8.9 points, 8.5 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 0.6 steals and 1.1 blocks, and 0.9 turnovers and 1.9 fouls, with a shooting percentage of 55.9% and a free throw percentage of 53.6%. Since finishing the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on March 10 this year, Capela has been waving the free card due to injury, and he also missed the team's play-off game.

This summer, Capela became a free agent. After the free market opened, the Rockets quickly sent him a three-year contract with a total amount of $21.5 million and signed the inside player cultivated by the team back to the team. Considering that the Rockets have two inside stars, Alperen Sengun and Steven Adams, how much playing time Capela can get in the new season is also a potential question mark. What's more, Rockets' backcourt core Fred VanVleet suffered a serious injury before, which led to a good season report, and Capela is also believed to be likely to become a potential trading target after December this year. However, judging from the situation in this game, Capela seems to be in good condition, and he can also play the role of Shuangta with Shin Kyung. Maybe Capela has a chance to regain his foothold in the Rockets?

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