Key Highlights
- He went back to the locker room and did not return to the game. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementRockets coach Ime Udoka told reporters after the 119-110 victory that Adams has an ankle sprain.
- While he was said to have had quite a bit of swelling, the center did not suffer a broken bone. Adams had five points, 10 rebounds and two assists in 27 minutes of play on Sunday.
- The former first-round pick has averaged 5.9 points and 8.6 rebounds per game this season. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Steven Adams injury update: Rockets center avoids major injury.